Bill Miller-Backed Rainwater ETF Bets On Boring—And That's The Point
Rainwater Equity ETF Launch: The newly launched Rainwater Equity ETF, led by veteran manager Joseph R. Shaposhnik, focuses on steady recurring revenue and a concentrated portfolio of 20 to 30 high-quality businesses with subscription or contract-based models, aiming for long-term growth without over-diversification.
Investment Strategy and Philosophy: With an expense ratio of 1.25%, the fund emphasizes low turnover and tax efficiency, aligning interests as Shaposhnik invests his own money in the ETF, providing a disciplined approach that contrasts with the typical volatility of the market.
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- Market Performance: Stocks experienced a rebound during the Thanksgiving week, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 3.7% and 3.2%, respectively.
- Historical Context: The S&P 500's performance marked its best showing during the holiday week since 2008.

Market Performance: U.S. stocks experienced a significant rebound on Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite index achieving its best performance since May, gaining 2.7%.
Recent Gains: The Nasdaq has seen a total increase of 3.6% since the market opened on Friday, marking its strongest two-day performance since mid-May.

Investor Sentiment: Veteran money manager Joseph Shaposhnik observes that many investors have lost faith in actively managed funds, which he describes as a “broken” system that can be repaired.
Critique of Fund Management: Shaposhnik criticizes the prevalence of actively managed funds where managers focus excessively on index constituents rather than making independent investment decisions.
Rainwater Equity ETF Launch: The newly launched Rainwater Equity ETF, led by veteran manager Joseph R. Shaposhnik, focuses on steady recurring revenue and a concentrated portfolio of 20 to 30 high-quality businesses with subscription or contract-based models, aiming for long-term growth without over-diversification.
Investment Strategy and Philosophy: With an expense ratio of 1.25%, the fund emphasizes low turnover and tax efficiency, aligning interests as Shaposhnik invests his own money in the ETF, providing a disciplined approach that contrasts with the typical volatility of the market.
Launch of Rainwater Equity ETF: Joseph Shaposhnik has founded the Rainwater Equity ETF, aimed at providing financial advisors with a focused investment solution in high-quality, recurring revenue businesses, emphasizing long-term growth and tax efficiency.
Investment Strategy and Leadership: The ETF targets 20–30 stable companies with repeat-purchase models, managed by experienced leaders, and is designed to minimize turnover and taxes while fostering steady client wealth growth over time.
UN Security Council Condemnation: The UN Security Council condemned Rwanda for supporting the M23 rebellion in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, demanding the withdrawal of Rwandan troops as the conflict displaces nearly a million people and threatens regional stability.
Rwanda's Response and Claims: Rwanda's ambassador denied backing the M23 rebels and accused Congo of intimidation, while emphasizing the need to address Rwanda's security concerns and the grievances of Kinyarwanda-speaking Congolese to resolve the ongoing conflict.








