Wall Street is launching the first ever prediction market ETFs for U.S. elections
Roundhill Investments launches six SEC-regulated prediction market ETFs on May 5, tracking U.S. election outcomes for White House, Senate, and House control through 2026 and 2028. The funds use swap agreements tied to binary event contracts, expanding retail access to political betting. Competitors Bitwise and GraniteShares have filed similar products. Funds risk substantial losses if targeted outcomes don't occur.
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