VanEck launches multi-asset ETF with Bitcoin allocation in the U.S.

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Highlights

VanEck listed the VanEck Wealth Builder ETF (WBMO) on NYSE, targeting a 2% Bitcoin allocation via spot Bitcoin ETP within a 1–5% range.
The ETF allocates to global equities, fixed income, gold, and real assets, with VanEck managing and rebalancing the portfolio to adapt to varied economic conditions.
As of Sept. 30, VanEck managed $244.1 billion in assets, with the WBMO launch underscoring sector momentum for multi-asset funds blending traditional and Bitcoin exposure.

Fund structure and allocation strategy

As reported by Cointelegraph, citing VanEck, the VanEck Wealth Builder ETF, listed on NYSE under the ticker WBMO, invests in a mix of VanEck and third-party ETFs and targets a 2% allocation to Bitcoin. The company says the permitted Bitcoin range is 1% to 5%, with exposure delivered through a spot Bitcoin ETP rather than direct holdings of the cryptocurrency.

The fund extends VanEck's existing Wealth Builder model portfolios, which were previously offered to financial advisers through third-party wealth management platforms. Its strategy includes global equities, fixed income, gold and other real assets, with allocations managed and rebalanced by VanEck.

David Schassler, VanEck's head of multi-asset solutions, says the traditional 60/40 portfolio was built for a different investment landscape. He says adding real assets alongside stocks and bonds can help investors navigate a broader range of economic conditions.

Digital asset push and market context

The ETF launch follows VanEck's March partnership with retirement platform Basic Capital, which made a selection of the asset manager's digital asset exchange-traded products available through U.S. employer-sponsored 401(k) plans. The move adds to VanEck's broader effort to expand crypto-linked investment access through mainstream savings and advisory channels.

VanEck managed about $244.1 billion in assets as of Sept. 30, according to the company. The new fund also reflects continued experimentation in the asset management sector with portfolio products that combine traditional market exposure and limited Bitcoin allocation in a single vehicle.

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