ETF

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for Exchange-Traded Funds

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTA has collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $211 billion as of January 31, 2024 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts.
  • Please refer to each fund's prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for additional details on a fund's risks.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. (FTA) is the adviser to the First Trust fund(s).

First Trust ETF Lineup Reaches 235 Funds with the Launch of Two Actively Managed Fixed Income Funds

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”), a leading exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) provider and asset manager, announced today that it has launched two new actively managed ETFs, the First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: CAAA ) and the First Trust Structured Credit Income Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: SCIO ) (collectively, “the funds”).

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. (“First Trust”), a leading exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) provider and asset manager, announced today that it has launched two new actively managed ETFs, the First Trust Commercial Mortgage Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: CAAA ) and the First Trust Structured Credit Income Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: SCIO ) (collectively, “the funds”).
  • The addition of CAAA and SCIO expands First Trust’s overall taxable fixed income ETF lineup to a total of 18 funds.
  • “We are excited to expand our lineup of actively managed fixed income ETFs with the launch of these two funds, both of which provide exposure to assets that have historically been neglected by non-institutional investors,” said Ryan Issakainen, CFA, Senior Vice President and ETF Strategist at First Trust.

Regan Capital Launches the Regan Floating Rate MBS ETF (NYSE: MBSF)

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Regan Capital , an investment firm with $1.3 billion in assets under management, today announced the launch of the Regan Floating Rate MBS ETF (NYSE: MBSF), an actively managed exchange-traded fund that invests primarily in floating rate Agency Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS).

Key Points: 
  • Regan Capital , an investment firm with $1.3 billion in assets under management, today announced the launch of the Regan Floating Rate MBS ETF (NYSE: MBSF), an actively managed exchange-traded fund that invests primarily in floating rate Agency Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS).
  • MBSF can also act as a cash alternative to money market funds, due to its high yield and liquidity.
  • As a result, MBSF can perform in a variety of interest rate environments, and we believe it is interest rate neutral.
  • In 2020, Regan Capital launched the Regan Total Return Income Fund (RCIRX), a mutual fund which invests across the fixed income market with a focus on mortgage bonds.

First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.

Key Points: 
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor.
  • FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services.
  • FTA is the supervisor of the First Trust unit investment trusts, while FTP is the sponsor.
  • First Trust Advisors L.P. (FTA) is the adviser to the First Trust fund(s).

Cboe Canada Continues Partnership with AGF Investments for the Launch of Additional ETF Series

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) is pleased to welcome back AGF Investments Inc. (“AGF Investments”) with the launch of ETF series of AGF Global Real Assets Fund, AGF Total Return Bond Fund, and AGF U.S. Small-Mid Cap Fund (the “AGF ETF Series”).

Key Points: 
  • Cboe Canada Inc. (“Cboe Canada”) is pleased to welcome back AGF Investments Inc. (“AGF Investments”) with the launch of ETF series of AGF Global Real Assets Fund, AGF Total Return Bond Fund, and AGF U.S. Small-Mid Cap Fund (the “AGF ETF Series”).
  • The new AGF ETF Series are now trading on Cboe Canada under the symbols, AGLR , ATRB , and ASMD .
  • “We are excited to continue expanding our partnership with Cboe Canada as we add to our line-up with additional ETF series providing investors with access to alternatives, active fixed income, and U.S. small-mid cap equities,” said Meaghan Kelly, Chief Marketing & Product Officer, AGF Investments.
  • Investors can trade units of AGF ETF Series through their usual investment channels, including discount brokerage platforms and full-service dealers.

Xtrackers by DWS Launches its First Active ETF: NRES

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DWS, one of the world's leading asset managers, announced today the listing of its first actively-managed exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Xtrackers RREEF Global Natural Resources ETF (NASDAQ: NRES) (the “Fund”).

Key Points: 
  • DWS, one of the world's leading asset managers, announced today the listing of its first actively-managed exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Xtrackers RREEF Global Natural Resources ETF (NASDAQ: NRES) (the “Fund”).
  • For DWS, this listing marks its entry into the fast-growing actively managed ETF market in the US1.
  • DWS' robust Alternatives platform has a 50-year history of active investing for institutional, corporate, and sovereign clients worldwide.
  • Globally, Xtrackers by DWS is a large and established provider of high-quality exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded commodities (ETCs).

Kraken Launches New Brand to Offer Dedicated Crypto Solutions for Institutions

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Kraken Institutional intends to provide a one-stop shop for innovative and bespoke solutions for the unique needs of Kraken’s institutional client base.

Key Points: 
  • Kraken Institutional intends to provide a one-stop shop for innovative and bespoke solutions for the unique needs of Kraken’s institutional client base.
  • Kraken Institutional will be the single point of contact for reliable, scalable and easy-to-integrate solutions for institutions seeking exposure to the crypto asset-class.
  • Institutions need reliable, scalable and easy-to-integrate solutions and the team behind Kraken Institutional will meet the level of quality clients have come to expect.
  • Like crypto itself, Kraken Institutional is moving fast: expect more to come in the near future.”

WisdomTree Board of Directors Sends Letter to Graham Tuckwell in Response to Mr. Tuckwell’s February 20 Letter to the Board

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

You also proposed that the Board immediately form a special committee of independent directors and publicly announce an expeditious strategic review of the entire business.

Key Points: 
  • You also proposed that the Board immediately form a special committee of independent directors and publicly announce an expeditious strategic review of the entire business.
  • This Board believes that if we were to implement your proposals, it would jeopardize WisdomTree’s success and harm the Company and its stockholders.
  • This trust was further evidenced by the Board’s recent unanimous approval of both the 2024 annual budget and 2023 performance compensation.
  • We urge you to respect the will of our stockholders and the judgment of our Board.

Greenlight and Tropical Smoothie Cafe Join Forces to Reward Kids and Teens for Learning About the World of Money

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Monday, February 26, 2024

Built by academic and game design experts, Level Up challenges are packed with bite-sized videos, quizzes, and minigames that keep kids and teens engaged.

Key Points: 
  • Built by academic and game design experts, Level Up challenges are packed with bite-sized videos, quizzes, and minigames that keep kids and teens engaged.
  • “At Greenlight, we’re always looking for new ways to empower young people to learn about money,” said Jennifer Seitz, Director of Education at Greenlight.
  • “Level Up has been a tremendous success in helping kids and teens develop healthy financial skills in a fun, engaging way.
  • Thanks to Tropical Smoothie Cafe, we look forward to bringing best-in-class financial education to even more families across the country.”
    Tropical Smoothie Cafe is the first brand to reward kids and teens for completing Level Up challenges in the Greenlight app.

DWS Announces Product Updates to Six U.S.-Listed ETFs

Retrieved on: 
Monday, February 26, 2024

Proceeds of the liquidations are currently scheduled to be sent to shareholders on or about March 22, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Proceeds of the liquidations are currently scheduled to be sent to shareholders on or about March 22, 2024.
  • When each liquidating Fund commences liquidation of its portfolio securities, the liquidating Fund may hold cash and securities that may not be consistent with the liquidating Fund’s investment objective and strategy.
  • During this period, each liquidating Fund is likely to incur higher tracking error than is typical for the liquidating Fund.
  • Globally, Xtrackers by DWS is a large and established provider of high-quality exchange traded funds (ETFs) and exchange traded commodities (ETCs).