Trump Signs Executive Order to Establish American Sovereign Wealth Fund

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Trump orders the creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund. Here's what that means.

Sovereign wealth funds generally use a nation's reserves and invest the funds to generate returns, which can be used to address deficits, pay down debts or bolster savings.

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CBS News

Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could own part of TikTok

President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the U.S. to take steps to start developing a government-owned investment fund that he said could be used to profit off of TikTok if he's successful at finding it an American buyer.

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Trump signs order to create new 'sovereign wealth fund'

Such funds are often used by nations with commodities that can be invested to hedge volatility and secure investment gains.

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Daily Mail

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