iShares Trust Price & Performance (IRTR)

New Star Trust (NSI) reported a modest share price total return of 0.41% for the half-year ending December 2024, underperforming its benchmark. A shift to a total return strategy was approved, focusing on growth and income. The trust remains conservatively positioned, favoring cash and short-duration bonds amid inflation concerns.1

M Holdings Securities Inc. reduced its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) holdings by 93.7% in Q4, leaving just 925 shares. The fund's value dropped to $49,000. Other investors, however, have shown mixed activity, with some increasing their positions in the Bitcoin ETF.2

Nvidia has seen a significant 23.5% decline since the 2024 election, attributed to competitive pressures and tariff policies. Meanwhile, the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has gained 13.66% over the same period, reflecting Bitcoin's resilience despite broader market volatility.3