Opto Sessions – Invest in the Next Big Idea

Christopher Mellor - The Future Potential of Blockchain

March 02, 2023 Haydn Brain & Ed Gotham Season 1 Episode 159
Opto Sessions – Invest in the Next Big Idea
Christopher Mellor - The Future Potential of Blockchain
Show Notes

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I have the pleasure of introducing Christopher Mellor, Head of EMEA ETF Equity & Commodity Product Management at Invesco where he's responsible for leading the team which provides support and analysis for our range of equity ETFs.  Invesco is one of the largest investment management companies in the world with a current AUM of $1,409.2 billion as of Dec. 31, 2022.

Chris has over 20 years experience in finance with a background in investment analysis, economics and portfolio construction working for a number of prominent firms such as Credit Suisse, Societe Generale and State Street. Chris has both a BSc in Chemistry from the uni of Bath and a Doctorate in Philosophy in chemistry from the University of Oxford.

In this interview, we discuss the future of the blockchain investment theme, is it's potential currently being underestimated and an in depth discussion on the invesco Blockchain ETF taking apart the numerous sub themes such as crypto mining, token investments and blockchain payment systems.

Enjoy!

Invesco ETFs
http://etf.invesco.com/gb/private/en/products
Invesco CoinShares Global Blockchain UCITS ETF
https://etf.invesco.com/gb/private/en/product/invesco-coinshares-global-blockchain-ucits-etf-acc/trading-information
@InvescoEMEA

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