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First Trust Announces Changes to Investment Strategies, Name and Other Related Matters for First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF
July 2, 2026-First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF (Nasdaq: RFDI) (the "Fund"), a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III (the "Trust"), will change its investment strategies, name and other related matters, expected to occur on or around September 14, 2026.
The Fund's new name will be the First Trust Active Factor International ETF and the Fund's new ticker will be AFDM. In connection with the change to the Fund's name, the Fund will adopt a non-fundamental investment policy to invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in the equity securities of international developed market companies listed and traded on U.S. and non-U.S. exchanges.
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Source: First Trust Advisors L.P.
Corgi Launches 24 ETFs on Cboe BZX: 15 Leveraged 2x Daily ETFs and Nine July Series Structured Buffer ETFs
July 2, 2026-Corgi lists 14 single-stock 2x Daily ETFs plus the Corgi Quantum Computing 2x Daily ETF on June 30, each at a 0.45% expense ratio and the lowest net expense ratio of any U.S.-listed 2x daily long ETF tracking the same underlying,* and nine July Series Structured Buffer ETFs on July 2, offering built-in downside buffers at a gross expense ratio of 0.40% and net expense ratio of 0.30%.**
Corgi, an AI fintech startup, announced the launch and listing of 24 ETFs on Cboe BZX Exchange across two product lines this week: 15 leveraged 2x Daily ETFs on June 30 and nine July Series Structured Buffer ETFs on July 2. The launches continue the firm's staged rollout across leveraged and defined-outcome strategies.
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Source: Corgi Funds
Direxion Readies Launch of SKHL, 2X Daily Exposure to SK hynix
July 2, 2026-SKHL Builds on Direxion's Leadership in Leveraged & Inverse Semiconductor ETFs
Direxion, a leading provider of ETFs for tactical traders, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the Direxion Daily SK Hynix Bull 2X ETF (SKHL).
Once effective, SKHL will seek daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 200% of the daily performance of the SK hynix Inc.-sponsored American depositary receipt (Nasdaq: SKHY) (collectively, "SK hynix"). The Fund is expected to begin trading shortly after SK hynix's ADR lists on Nasdaq, subject to SEC effectiveness.
SK hynix is set to begin trading on Nasdaq on July 10, 2026. Experts have reported it will be one of the largest ADR offerings in market history.
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Source: Direxion
Themes ETFs Strikes First Again: Long and Short SK Hynix ETFs Launch Alongside One of AI's Most Anticipated IPOs
July 2, 2026-SKHX and SKHZ give active traders instant, cost-efficient exposure -bullish or bearish -soon after SK Hynix hits the market.
The AI chip race just got a new arena.
In lockstep with the historic public debut of SK Hynix, Leverage Shares by Themes today announces the launch of the Leverage Shares 2x Long SK Hynix Daily ETF (Ticker: SKHX) and the Leverage Shares 1x Short SK Hynix Daily ETF (Ticker: SKHZ).
Both funds will begin trading on Cboe on July 13, 2026, giving investors timely tools to trade one of the most consequential semiconductor listings in years.
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Source: Themes ETFs
Tidal Trust II Issues Statement Regarding Cboe BZX Public Reprimand Notice
July 2, 2026-Tidal Trust II ("Tidal") is issuing this notice pursuant to Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.'s ("Exchange") Rule 14.12(e) regarding a Public Reprimand Notice ("Notice") received from the Exchange on June 26, 2026.
The Notice alleges a violation of the Exchange's Rule 14.2 and relates to the Defiance Daily 2X Space ETF's ("SPCL" or the "Fund") exposure through a total return swap in Space Exploration Technologies Corp. ("SPCX") on June 12, 2026. The Fund entered into a total return swap on June 12, 2026 as part of the Fund's effort to provide investors with exposure consistent with its investment objective during the initial public offering of SPCX, one of the largest initial public offerings in history.
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Source: Tidal Financial Group
Centralis Group Completes Acquisition of PINE Advisor Solutions, Expanding U.S. Fund Services Capabilities
July 1, 2026--Combination enhances services for asset managers across jurisdictions and fund structures
Centralis Group ("Centralis" or "the Group"), a leading global alternative asset and corporate services provider, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of PINE Advisor Solutions ("PINE"), a U.S.-based provider of compliance, fund officer, and distribution services to asset managers.
Following its announcement in February 2026, the transaction has now closed after satisfying all customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
The combination creates a multijurisdictional, high-touch fund services platform for local and global asset managers, extending Centralis' reach into the U.S. market and adding significant compliance, fund officer and distribution capabilities.
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Source: PINE Advisor Solutions
PGIM Introduces Quarterly Outcome Periods to Growing Buffer ETF Lineup
July 1, 2026--Four new quarterly buffer ETFs offer 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% downside buffer options over an approximate three-month target outcome period
PGIM, the $1.4 trillion1 global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), has launched four S&P 500 quarterly buffer exchange-traded funds (ETFs) named the PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 5 ETF (PQV), PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 10 ETF (PQX), PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 15 ETF (PQXV) and PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 20 ETF (PQXX) ("the ETFs").
The ETFs are listed on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. and are competitively priced at a 0.50% net expense ratio, placing them among the lowest-cost buffer ETFs in the marketplace.2
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Source: PGIM
Kurv Launches the KMEM ETF: The Purest Play on Memory Production
July 1, 2026--New fund provides a more focused and selective approach to gaining exposure to the supply/demand imbalance inherent in the ongoing AI build-out.
Kurv Investment Management, an asset manager bringing an institutional approach to active ETFs, today announced the launch of the Kurv Memory Select ETF (CBOE BZX: KMEM).
KMEM is designed to offer investors targeted exposure to the companies dominating memory chip production, including the current "Big Three" memory manufacturers -SK hynix, Samsung, and Micron Technology - as well as additional companies playing a major role in this space.
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Source: Kurv Investment Management
AllianzIM Grows International Buffered ETF Lineup with Launch of JULI
July 1, 2026--AllianzIM International Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Jul ETF expands defined downside protection and unlimited upside potential beyond a spread to investors seeking international equity exposure
Allianz Investment Management LLC (AllianzIM), a subsidiary of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) and adviser to the AllianzIM exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the expansion of its Buffered ETF lineup with the launch of the AllianzIM International Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Jul ETF (JULI), a new strategy that seeks to provide investors more ways to stay invested while managing downside risk.
As the latest addition to the AllianzIM Uncapped Buffered suite, JULI offers broad international equity and asset exposure via the iShares(R) MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) and seeks to reduce the impact of market drawdowns with a 15% downside buffer with uncapped upside beyond a spread over a one-year outcome period.
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Source: Allianz Investment Management LLC
Lauren Cassidy, CFA, Named Chief Investment Officer of the Founders 100 ETF (FFF)
July 1, 2026--Lauren Cassidy, CFA, has been named Chief Investment Officer of the Founders 100 ETF (ticker: FFF), a U.S. growth equity ETF investing exclusively in Founder-Led companies.
23-Year Institutional Veteran to Lead Actively Managed Strategy Targeting the Historically Outperforming Factor Most U.S. Equity ETF Assets Overlook
Lauren Cassidy, CFA, has been named Chief Investment Officer of the Founders 100 ETF (ticker: FFF), a U.S. growth equity ETF investing exclusively in Founder-Led companies.
The Factor Most ETFs Miss
Bain & Company research shows Founder-Led companies in the S&P 500 Index outperformed non-founder-ed peers by 3.1x over 25 years (1990-2014) and 2.1x over the following decade (2015-2024). Despite that track record, the 300 largest U.S.-listed equity ETFs, representing 90% of category AUM, allocate just 12.55% of their portfolio weight to companies with an original Founder still serving as a chief officer, according to Founder ETFs analysis.
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Source: Founders ETFs
