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you are currently viewing:First Trust Announces Changes to Investment Strategies, Name and Other Related Matters for First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETFJuly 2, 2026-First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF (Nasdaq Inc.: RFEM) (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 Emerging Markets ETF and the Fund's new ticker will be AFEM. 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 (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in the securities of emerging market companies. Source: First Trust Advisors L.P. |
U.S. Treasury Selects Two BlackRock Funds for Trump Accounts
July 1, 2026-Funds provide diversified, low-cost exposure to leading U.S. companies
State Street Investment Management's SPYM Selected as Exclusive Default ETF for Trump Accounts
July 1, 2026-The lowest-cost S&P 500 ETF to drive long-term investing for America's next generation
SRN Advisors, LLC to Close and Liquidate the Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF (LEAD) and Siren NexGen Economy ETF (BLCN)
July 1, 2026-The Board of Trustees of Siren ETF Trust (the "Trust") has determined to close and liquidate the Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF (CBOE: LEAD) and Siren NexGen Economy ETF (NASDAQ: BLCN), each of which is a series of the Trust (each, a "Fund"). SRN Advisors, LLC ("SRN" or the "Adviser") serves as the investment adviser to the Funds.
Vanguard to Serve as Alternate Fund Partner for Trump Accounts
July 1, 2026-Vanguard to also support Trump Account rollovers after receiving guidance from Treasury
Synera Funds Launches in Collaboration with SuMi TRUST, Millburn, and Twin Oak
July 1, 2026-Investment Collaboration Brings Together Systematic Trading, Japanese Equity Research & Risk Management, and ETF Structuring Expertise
Inaugural Fund: Synera Funds Japan Active+ ETF powered by SuMi TRUST
Tradr Introduces Leveraged ETFs on Ciena, Quantinuum, Rambus, Tower Semiconductor and TTM Technologies
July 1, 2026-Tradr ETFs launches five 2X long ETFs on under-the-radar tech stocks
Launches include first-to-market exposures for quantum upstart QNT and electronic manufacturer TTMI
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today launched five new leveraged ETFs on single stocks.
Tema Launches Memory ETF (DISK) and Photonics & Optical ETF (LAZR)
June 30, 2026--Launched in Partnership with SemiAnalysis, Targeting Critical Semiconductor & AI Infrastructure Bottlenecks.
Tema ETFs ("Tema"), a leader in institutional-quality and actively managed exchange-traded funds, today announced the launch of the Tema Memory ETF (DISK) and the Tema Photonics & Optical ETF (LAZR).
Exchange Traded Concepts to Close and Liquidate QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap ETF (NYSE:QRFT)
June 30, 2026-After careful consideration, Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC, the Fund's investment adviser has recommended, and the Board of Trustees of Exchange Listed Funds Trust has approved, the termination and liquidation of the Fund pursuant to the terms of a Plan of Liquidation. Accordingly, the Fund is expected to cease operations and liquidate on or about July 24, 2026 (the "Liquidation Date").
Exchange Traded Concepts and Skylar Capital Launch Skylar Electricity Futures ETF (NYSE Arca: MWHS), Giving Investors a New Way to Access the U.S. Power Economy
June 30, 2026-Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC ("ETC") today announced, in conjunction with Skylar Capital Management LP, the launch of the Skylar Electricity Futures ETF (NYSE Arca: MWHS). The fund began trading on the NYSE Arca on June 29th, 2026.
Bitwise Announces Updates to ETF Lineup
June 30, 2026-Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset manager with $11 billion in client assets (As of April 1, 2026), plans to close and liquidate the Bitwise COIN Option Income Strategy ETF (ICOI), Bitwise MARA Option Income Strategy ETF (IMRA), Bitwise MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (IMST), Bitwise GME Option Income Strategy ETF (IGME), Bitwise CRCL Option Income Strategy ETF (ICRC), and Bitwise Ethereum Option Income Strategy ETF (IETH).
