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Recent media and interviews
Media Highlights
July 17, 2024
Democracy Investments Overview
See our 3+ years of index outperformance and learn why we believe “Democracy Wins” and democracy as a factor in international investing is becoming more relevant given shifting supply chains and trends toward re-globalization.
May 14, 2024
Copenhagen Democracy Summit
Hosted by the Alliance of Democracies Foundation
Known as the “Davos without Dictators,” Julie Cane and Rick Rikoski present at the 7th Annual Copenhagen Democracy Summit alongside pro-democracy politicians and diplomats focused on defending democracy and the global fight for freedom around the world.
April 26, 2024
Exploring the Benefits of Investing in Democracies
Hosted by Joan Hoey, Director of The Economist Magazine’s Democracy Index
The Fifth New York Eastern Mediterranean Business Summit focused on investment and growth opportunities in the region. CEO Julie Cane’s presentation focused on demographic trends and why it is urgent now to support democracies like Greece, The Economist's Country of the Year in 2023 and 2024.
April 24, 2024
Democracy as a Factor in International Investing
Hosted by Bob Huebscher, Vettafi Advisor Perspectives
Gaining Perspective Podcast
Julie Cane and Chris Browne discuss the cost of corruption, geopolitical risk, and whether investors should ride the US stock momentum or transition to sectors that may represent greater value and potential higher forward expected returns.
November 08, 2023
Latest Insights with Leaders in ETFs
With Jenny Johnson, President and CEO
Franklin Templeton
CEO and Advisory Board Member Jenny Johnson joins Julie Cane, Patricia Lizarraga, and Amrita Nandakumar for an engaging discussion on the history and trends in ETFs, Franklin Templeton’s product strategies, and the inspirations behind launching new strategies in the growing marketplace.
September 30, 2023
Investing in Freedom
With Rusty Vanneman, CMT, CFA, CIO of Orion
The Weighing Machine Podcast
Julie talks to Rusty and Robyn about how global democracies impact the markets and shares perspective on international investing, shedding light on the benefits of transparency, stability, and a commitment to freedom.
July 18, 2023
Investing in Democracy & Making an Impact
With Jonathan DeYoe, SVP and Partner EP Wealth Advisors
Mindful Money Podcast
Jonathan and Julie discuss personal histories, index strategies, what inspired the focus on democracy as a criteria for investment and what the future may hold for Democracy Investments.
May 02, 2023
Making Markets – A Personal Conversation
With Reggie Browne, Principal
GTS
Lead Market Maker Reggie Browne and CEO Julie Cane discuss current events, their military family heritage, and how individual investors can benefit from a strategy that rewards freedom of choice and fair competition. Reggie reminisces on his trip to Lithuania in the 1980s during the collapse of the Soviet Union.
March 17, 2023
ETF Pioneers and Author of “Undiversified” Celebrate Women’s History Month
Cathy Curtis moderates Nancy David, Katie Stockton and Julie Cane on a panel of ETF Pioneers to discuss their careers in financial services and the inspiration behind their unique ETF strategies. Katrina Dudley shares research and recommendations from her book on diversity in asset management.
December 14, 2022
Investing in Authoritarian States and the Rising “Coalition of the Sanctioned”
With Keith Black, Managing Director
RIA Channel
Julie Cane, CEO, and Rick Rikoski, Chief Economist, discuss the investment environment in authoritarian states compared to democracies, the BRICS "coalition of the sanctioned," and our passion for our mission at Democracy Investments.
December 12, 2022
Central Planning Increases Economic Inefficiency, Black Markets and Corruption
With host Jeff Gitterman, ETF Rundown
NYSE & Fintech TV
Julie Cane, CEO, and Rick Rikoski, Chief Economist, are interviewed by Jeff Gitterman to provide an update on Democracy Investments and discuss the latest developments in China, Russia, and Ukraine.
October 11, 2022
An Investment Strategy Born from a Heritage and Lifelong Fight for Democracy
With Aoifinn Devitt, CIO, Moneta Group
The Fiftyfaces Podcase
Aoifinn Devitt, Chief Investment Officer of the Moneta Group, interviews CEO Julie Cane about Democracy Investment’s strategy as well as her military history and career learnings.
August 11, 2022
Advancing Democracy Worldwide with Your Investment Dollars
With Cathy Curtis, CFP, Financial Finesse
Financial Finesse Podcast
Cathy Curtis, CFP of Financial Finesse, interviews the Democracy Investments team to learn more about their mission, strategy, current events, and how DMCY may add value to your portfolio.
March 27, 2022
The Crisis in Ukraine and the Importance of Taking Action Now to Support Democracy
With host Vince Molinari, ETF Rundown
NYSE & Fintech TV
Julie Cane, CEO, and Rick Rikoski, Chief Economist, are interviewed by Vince Molinari, host of the new ETF Rundown series. The discussion includes the Ukraine crisis and how investors can take action now.
April 28, 2021
Launching a New Mission to Shift Capital Flows to Promote Democracy
With host Judy Shaw
NYSE Floor Talk
Democracy Investments CEO Julie Cane tells us about the asset manager’s mission to shift capital flows to promote democracy and the launch of its first ETF, the Democracy International Fund (DMCY) on NYSE Floor Talk.
April 27, 2021
Ringing the Bell for Democracy at the New York Stock Exchange
NYSE Closing Bell
The New York Stock Exchange welcomes Democracy Investments today, as Julie Cane, CEO and Christopher Browne, CIO, virtually ring The Closing Bell® in celebration of the launch of the Democracy International Fund ETF (NYSE Arca: DMCY).
Disclosure: These videos represent an assessment of the market environment at a specific point in time and are not intended to be a forecast of future events or a guarantee of future results. This information should not be relied upon by the viewer as research or investment advice regarding the Fund or any security in particular.
NEWS ARTICLE
The Ten to Watch in 2024
By By Patrick Donachie, Informa, WealthManagement.com
December 18, 2023
WealthManagement.com interviews Julie Cane on her thesis that democracies will perform better over the long run and recognizes Democracy Investments as an innovator set to change the industry in 2024.
NEWS ARTICLE
Julie Cane honored with "Top 100 Innovation CEO" Award
By World Biz Magazine
August 15, 2021
Julie Cane, CEO of Democracy Investments has been selected by the judges of World Biz Magazine’s annual awards to be a recipient of the Top 100 CEOs in Innovation Award 2021.
NEWS ARTICLE
Defending Democracy One Dollar at a Time
By Greg Bartalos, RIA Intel
June 02, 2021
RIA Intel interviews CEO Julie Cane about the company's new category and strategy for adding democracy as a factor to the ESG movement.
NEWS ARTICLE
Democracy Investments Launches New International ETF, "DMCY"
By Aaron Neuwirth, ETF Trends
April 05, 2021
On Tuesday, Democracy Investment Management, a mission-driven company focused on promoting democracy by influencing capital flows in financial markets, launched the Democracy International Fund (DMCY).
Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE
Democracy Investments Doubles AUM with Support from ETF Expert Ed Rosenberg
January 24, 2023
Democracy Investments International Fund ETF assets under management doubled to $10.5 million on Jan 23, 2023, thanks to new minority firm owner Ed Rosenberg
PRESS RELEASE
Democracy Investments Announces Jenny Johnson and Michael Levas to Join Advisory Board
December 16, 2021
Democracy Investments, advisor to the Democracy International Fund ETF (ticker DMCY), today announced that Jenny Johnson and Michael Levas will become members of its new advisory board to support the firm’s focus on advancing democracy with innovative financial products.
PRESS RELEASE
Democracy Investments Launches First Product, the Democracy International Fund (DMCY) ETF
April 05, 2021
Democracy Investments, a new company focused on promoting democracy by influencing capital flows in financial markets, announced the launch of their first product, the Democracy International Fund (DMCY) ETF.
PRESS RELEASE
Democracy Investments Acquires Exclusive Global License for The Economist's Democracy Index
March 15, 2021
Democracy Investments, a new company focused on promoting democracy by influencing capital flows in financial markets, has entered an exclusive global license agreement with the publisher of The Economist, The Economist Group, LTD, for the use of their Democracy Index
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