EXCLUSIVE: Cathie Wood's Sports Betting Gamble — DraftKings Or Penn Entertainment?
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, has shared her views on the sports betting industry, particularly focusing on DraftKings Inc (DKNG) and Penn Entertainment (PENN). Wood believes that the ESPN Bet sportsbook, a result of a licensing deal between PENN and The Walt Disney Company (DIS), will not take significant market share from DraftKings or FanDuel, owned by Flutter Entertainment (PDYPY). Ark Invest holds stakes in DraftKings and Genius Sports (GENI), both of which are significant positions in Ark's ETFs, ARKF and ARKW.
August 31, 2023 | 3:50 pm
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NEGATIVE IMPACT
Cathie Wood's skepticism about Penn Entertainment's ability to gain significant market share with ESPN Bet could negatively impact investor sentiment.
Cathie Wood's skepticism about Penn Entertainment's ability to gain significant market share with ESPN Bet could negatively impact investor sentiment and potentially drive the stock price down in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
NEUTRAL IMPACT
The Walt Disney Company's licensing deal with Penn Entertainment for ESPN Bet is not expected to significantly impact DraftKings or FanDuel's market share, according to Cathie Wood.
The Walt Disney Company's licensing deal with Penn Entertainment for ESPN Bet is not expected to significantly impact DraftKings or FanDuel's market share, according to Cathie Wood. This could mean that the impact on Disney's stock price in the short term could be neutral.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
The positive outlook on DraftKings, a significant position in the Ark Fintech Innovation ETF, could indirectly benefit the ETF.
Cathie Wood's positive comments about DraftKings, which is a significant position in the Ark Fintech Innovation ETF, could indirectly benefit the ETF as it could boost investor confidence in the ETF's holdings.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
The positive outlook on DraftKings and Genius Sports, both significant positions in the Ark Next Generation Internet ETF, could indirectly benefit the ETF.
Cathie Wood's positive comments about DraftKings and Genius Sports, which are significant positions in the Ark Next Generation Internet ETF, could indirectly benefit the ETF as it could boost investor confidence in the ETF's holdings.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Cathie Wood's positive outlook on DraftKings and its ability to maintain market share despite competition from ESPN Bet could boost investor confidence.
Cathie Wood's positive comments about DraftKings and its ability to maintain market share despite competition from ESPN Bet could boost investor confidence and potentially drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Genius Sports, a significant position in the Ark Next Generation Internet ETF, could indirectly benefit from Cathie Wood's positive outlook on the sports betting industry.
Cathie Wood's positive outlook on the sports betting industry could indirectly benefit Genius Sports, a significant position in the Ark Next Generation Internet ETF, as it could boost investor confidence in the ETF's holdings.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60
POSITIVE IMPACT
Flutter Entertainment's FanDuel is expected to maintain its market share despite competition from ESPN Bet, according to Cathie Wood.
Cathie Wood's comments that Flutter Entertainment's FanDuel is expected to maintain its market share despite competition from ESPN Bet could boost investor confidence and potentially drive the stock price up in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 50
RELEVANCE 60