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you are currently viewing:VanEck Launches VEFA: ETF Built on MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment FactorApril 2, 2026-VEFA targets excess returns in developed international markets by using an MSCI factor based on sell-side analyst sentiment to identify companies with improving fundamentals.
International developed equities offer meaningful diversification benefits at a time when U.S. markets have become increasingly concentrated in a narrow group of large technology companies. The backdrop is also shifting. After a prolonged period of U.S. outperformance over the past decade, international stocks are beginning to gain ground, with the relative performance gap narrowing since late 2024. VEFA is designed to capture this opportunity by tracking the MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment Select Index, which draws from the approximately 800 constituents of the MSCI EAFE Index spanning 21 developed market countries, excluding the U.S. and Canada, and applies a rules-based process to overweight companies with improving analyst outlooks. Source: VanEck |
Wedbush LAFFER | TENGLER New Era Value ETF (Ticker: TGLR) Reorganizes into the Wedbush Series Trust, Marking Strategic Expansion of Active-Thematic ETF Capabilities
April 13, 2026-Well-known market commentator Nancy Tengler, CEO & CIO of Laffer Tengler Investments is portfolio manager on the TGLR ETF
The Wedbush LAFFER|TENGLER New Era Value ETF (Ticker: TGLR) reorganized today into the Wedbush Series Trust, with Wedbush Fund Advisers assuming the role of adviser to the Fund and bringing TGLR onto its growing ETF platform
Ninepoint Partners Launching Expanded Suite of Single-Stock ETFs
April 13, 2026-New TSX listings include leveraged ETFs on NVIDIA, Tesla and Celestica, plus leveraged and non-leveraged ETFs for Constellation Software
Ninepoint Partners LP, one of Canada's leading independent investment managers, is pleased to announce the launch of nine new ETFs on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).
Innovator Announces Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders Relating to the Reorganizations of Innovator IBD(R) Breakout Opportunities ETF and Innovator IBD(R) 50 ETF
April 10, 2026-Innovator Capital Management, LLC ("Innovator") announced today the results of the joint special meeting of shareholders of Innovator IBD(R) Breakout Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: BOUT) and Innovator IBD(R) 50 ETF (NYSE Arca: FFTY) (each a "Target Fund" and collectively, the "Target Funds") held of April 10, 2026.
Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF (GLDY) and Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF (USOY) Trading Halt
April 10, 2026-Tidal Investments LLC ("Tidal") announces that the Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF (NASDAQ: GLDY) and Defiance Oil Enhanced Options Income ETF (NASDAQ: USOY), were halted to allow Tidal to evaluate the accuracy of the Net Asset Values per share (NAVs) published for April 9, 2026 for each fund.
VanEck Brings Multi-Asset ETF Model Portfolios to Orion Platform
April 10, 2026-Collaboration expands advisor access to VanEck's diversified, research-driven model portfolios spanning equities, fixed income, real assets and digital assets
VanEck today announced that several of its ETF model portfolios are now available through Orion, a premier provider of wealthtech solutions for financial advisors and the enterprise firms that serve them.
Purpose Investments Announces Termination of Purpose U.S. Preferred Share Fund
April 9, 2026-Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose") today announced its decision to terminate Purpose U.S. Preferred Share Fund (the "Fund") at the close of business on or about June 9, 2026 (the "Termination Date"). The termination will be made in accordance with applicable securities and regulatory requirements, as well as the declaration of trust of the Fund.
Wedbush Launches AI Power & Infrastructure ETF as Energy Becomes the Key Force Behind the AI Boom
April 8, 2026-New research-based ETF targets companies powering the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, as surging data center and energy demand drives long-term infrastructure needs.
Wedbush Fund Advisers,LLC has launched the Dan IVES Wedbush AI Power & Infrastructure ETF, which tracks the Solactive Wedbush AI Power & Infrastructure Index.
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, March 17-18, 2026
April 8, 2026-Developments in Financial Markets and Open Market Operations
The manager turned first to an overview of broad market developments during the intermeeting period. Earlier in the period, concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) disruptions to certain business models led to declines in policy rate expectations and interest rates and weighed on equity prices.
T. Rowe Price Expands Fixed Income Investment Platform With New CLO Offering
April 8, 2026--First deal closed at $403.59 million
T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and leader in retirement, announced its entrance to the market as an issuer of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs)* with the debut of ROWE CLO 2026-1 Ltd., a US$403.59 million CLO secured primarily by broadly syndicated first-lien loans.
Manulife John Hancock Investments Launches New Active Hedged Equity ETF
April 8, 2026--Manulife John Hancock Investments today announced the launch of John Hancock Hedged Equity ETF (NYSE Arca: JHDG), managed by Manulife Investment Management (Manulife IM). With JHDG, Manulife John Hancock Investments' ETF platform now has 19 funds with more than $12 billion in assets under management.1 Strategies include U.S. and international equity, preferred income, mortgage-backed securities, and corporate and municipal bonds.
