Navigate the SPAC Space with Active Management, 'SPCX'

Enter an actively managed fund in the SPAC and New Issue ETF ( SPCX ) . According to Tuttle, the most appropriate strategy for managing a portfolio of SPACs is through active management, as it can be more flexible in reacting to shifting market events. This is no place for an index fund based on a rigid set of rules. When looking at investing in a SPAC, focusing on the management team is key. There are multiple reasons why SPAC-hungry investors ought to consider the benefits of active management with SPCX. “Is now the time to invest in SPACs, or should you steer clear? Like almost everything else in this world, it all depends on several factors; in this case, timing, valuation of the merger target, and potential equity dilution,” writes Morningstar analyst Dave Sekera . “In a previous article, we offered a primer on SPACs , and here we break down the risks and rewards that investors face at each phase of a SPAC’s lifecycle.”