Gaithersburg, MD – The American Conservative Values ETF (ACVF) today expressed cautious optimism regarding Paramount Global’s reported takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, who they are currently boycotting, noting that the proposed transaction could represent an opportunity for meaningful reform within one of the most influential biased, partisan, woke liberal institutions in American media.
ACVF holds corporate leadership accountable on issues of cultural stewardship, governance, and long-term shareholder value. When Skydance Media merged with legacy studio Paramount, whose primary assets were Paramount Pictures, Paramount+ and its broadcast asset CBS, ACVF expressed support based on expectations of operational discipline, stronger governance, and a renewed commitment to content that resonates with a broad cross-section of Americans. That transaction signaled that constructive change within legacy media organizations is achievable.
Hollywood is consolidating because today’s media economy favors only a few large global players. We believe a Warner Bros–Paramount merger should increase long-term shareholder value by combining scale, deep content libraries, streaming competitiveness, cost efficiencies, and global reach. Together, the companies address the existential challenges each faces on their own and form one of the few remaining media giants capable of competing with Netflix, Disney, Amazon, and Apple*. Which are all boycotts of ACVF
“Consolidation in the media sector always warrants careful review,” said an ACVF Co-Founder William Flaig. “Leadership and strategic direction matter. If Paramount applies a disciplined approach focused on restoring audience trust, strengthening governance, and stops forcing ideological perspectives at Warner Bros. Discovery like they started with the Skydance Media merger, this transaction could create long-term value for shareholders and viewers alike.” I’m curious to see what they will do with CNN which is unredeemable.
About ACVF
The American Conservative Values ETF (ACVF) is an actively managed, diversified large-cap ETF designed for investors seeking to align their portfolios with conservative values while maintaining exposure to the broader U.S. equity market. ACVF excludes companies based on a conservative, values-based screening process and seeks to deliver competitive large-cap performance while adhering to its investment philosophy.
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As of March 2nd, 2026, the fund holds 0.00% of Netflix, Disney, Amazon, and Apple
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