Arrow Valtoro ETF Featured in Barron’s as Arrow Celebrates 20 Years of Investment Innovation

Arrow Funds (CBOE:ORO)

LAUREL, MD, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Coverage follows ORO’s first anniversary and highlights its systematic approach to Bitcoin, gold and cash.

Arrow Investment Advisors, celebrating its 20th anniversary, announced that the Arrow Valtoro ETF (ORO) was featured in “The Rise of the New Actively Managed Crypto ETFs,” an article by Lewis Braham published in Barron’s on October 28, 2026.

The article examines different approaches to cryptocurrency investing and describes ORO’s use of systematic quantitative models, incorporating price trends and macroeconomic factors, to guide allocation decisions among Bitcoin, gold and cash. The coverage comes shortly after the Fund’s first anniversary.

“When we founded Arrow in 2006, our goal was to develop investment strategies that addressed specific needs within an advisor’s portfolio,” said Joe Barrato, CEO of Arrow Investment Advisors. “Twenty years later, that remains our focus. ORO extends that philosophy to a question many advisors are considering: how to approach Bitcoin exposure within a broader investment plan.”

Arrow’s History in ETF Development
Barrato’s experience in ETF development predates Arrow. While at Rydex, he helped develop RSP, the equal-weight S&P 500 ETF launched in 2003 and now known as the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF. In September 2026, Invesco announced that RSP had reached $100 billion in assets under management.

Arrow subsequently served as the investment sub-advisor at the 2010 launch of the Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP), the first ETF to provide access to the master limited partnership asset class. The firm has also developed investment strategies spanning tactical asset allocation, managed futures and global income.

“The common thread has been finding different ways to address portfolio needs,” Barrato said. “With RSP, it was a different approach to weighting familiar companies. With AMLP, Arrow helped bring MLP exposure into an ETF. With ORO, we are applying a systematic allocation process to Bitcoin, gold and cash.”

Bringing a Tactical Framework to Bitcoin Exposure
Introduced in October 2025, ORO adjusts exposure among Bitcoin, gold and cash as market conditions change. Rather than maintaining fixed allocations, the Fund uses a disciplined investment process to guide changes in exposure, including the ability to allocate to cash.

“Making an asset available is one step. Giving advisors a framework for managing that exposure is another,” Barrato added. “We view ORO as a continuation of the work that has guided Arrow for 20 years: identifying a portfolio challenge and developing a practical investment approach to address it.” The Barron’s article explores ORO alongside other ETFs employing different approaches to digital-asset investing. Readers can find the article at Barron’s. A subscription may be required.

About Arrow Investment Advisors
Founded in 2006, Arrow Investment Advisors is the investment advisor to Arrow Funds. The firm develops mutual fund and ETF strategies spanning tactical asset allocation, managed futures, global income and tactical Bitcoin, with an emphasis on systematic investment processes and portfolio construction.

Important Information
The Barron’s article discusses multiple funds and investment approaches. Its inclusion of ORO does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of the Fund. References to RSP and AMLP describe historical product-development and sub-advisory roles; these funds have different investment objectives and strategies from ORO.

The Arrow Valtoro ETF (ORO) may not be suitable for all investors. Investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund is actively managed and seeks to provide exposure consistent with its tactical investment strategy, which incorporates the AI Tactical Bitcoin Index (AITBCS). The Fund's performance will differ from that of the Index due to factors including operating expenses, portfolio transaction costs, differences in portfolio holdings and implementation of the investment strategy. The Index is not available for direct investment.

Before investing, please read the prospectus and shareholder reports to learn about the investment strategy and potential risks. Investing involves risks, including the potential for loss of principal. An investor should consider the fund’s investment objective, charges, expenses, and risks carefully before investing. The funds may not be suitable for all investors. This and other information about the fund is contained in the fund’s prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 1-877-277-6933.

The Arrow Funds are distributed by Archer Distributors, LLC, and managed by Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC. Archer Distributors, LLC and Arrow Investment Advisors, LLC are affiliated entities.

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