New to Crypto? Try a Diversified Approach – Galaxy Digital – 10.1.20

Overview:
Title: New to Crypto? Try a Diversified Approach
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Duration: 1 hour

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Summary:

75% of advisors have received client questions about cryptocurrencies. As interest in this new asset class grows, clients increasingly expect their advisors to be experts on the topic. If you’re evaluating different cryptocurrencies (AKA digital assets) for the first time, Galaxy is here to help. You don’t have to try to pick one “winner” for your clients—you can access broad exposure to the asset class via index investing. Join Steve Kurz, Galaxy’s Head of Asset Management, and Paul Cappelli, Portfolio Manager, for a straightforward introduction to digital assets. You’ll learn about the unique opportunities in this space, and why a diversified approach can make sense for first time investors.

Topics to be discussed:

  • Six major digital assets and how they differ
  • Three key opportunity sets driving growth for the asset class
  • How to start allocating for your clients

Whether you’re ready to add digital assets to client portfolios, or simply preparing for questions on the topic, you won’t want to miss this timely conversation.

Speakers:
Steve Kurz Steve Kurz Head of Asset Management Galaxy Digital

Steve Kurz is Head of Asset Management at Galaxy Digital. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Co-Founder of Outer Realm VR, an enterprise focused immersive software company. Previously, he was a Principal and Head of Business Development at River Birch Capital, where he was responsible for raising over $1 billion in assets. Prior to that, he was a Vice President at Fortress Investment Group. He started his career in the Fixed Income Division of Lehman Brothers. Steve serves on the New York Advisory Board of a music charity called Little Kids Rock, is a Board Observer for a life sciences company called MicroCures, Inc., and is an active member of NextGen Venture Partners. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University.
Paul Cappelli Paul Cappelli Portfolio Manager Galaxy Digital

Paul Cappelli is a Portfolio Manager at Galaxy Digital Asset Management. Prior to joining the firm, he was a Director of Fixed Income at State Street Global Advisors. Previously, he was a Director in High Yield at Oppenheimer. Paul has also held positions in Fixed Income Sales and Trading at Citigroup and Foreign Exchange at HSBC. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame.