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KraneShares Launches Strategic Wealth Model Portfolios-An Endowment-Style Approach to ETF Model Portfolios Emphasizing Alternatives and International Exposure
May 21, 2025--Krane Funds Advisors, LLC ("KraneShares"), an asset management firm known for its global exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the KraneShares Strategic Wealth Model Portfolios.
These ETF model portfolios provide a comprehensive, global portfolio solution for financial advisors. They leverage the best of KraneShares' and their leading asset management partners’ ETFs and market insights, emphasizing liquid alternatives and international exposure.
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Source: KraneShares
Franklin Templeton to Convert 10 Putnam Municipal Bond Mutual Funds to ETFs
May 19, 2025--These conversions will offer the same municipal bond strategies with the structural features of an ETF
Franklin Templeton today announced plans to convert 10 Putnam municipal bond mutual funds into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a significant expansion of its municipal bond ETF lineup following the acquisition of Putnam Investments in January 2024.
The conversions are expected to be completed between the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.
The funds selected, which will become part of the Franklin Templeton ETF platform, include:
Putnam California Tax Exempt Income Fund
Putnam Massachusetts Tax Exempt Income Fund
Putnam Minnesota Tax Exempt Income Fund
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Source: Franklin Templeton
TCW Names Scott Dennis Head of ETFs
May 19, 2025--Former BlackRock ETF Executive to Further Expand TCW's Rapidly Growing ETF Offerings
The TCW Group, a leading global asset manager, today announced that it has named Scott Dennis as the firm's Head of Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). In this role, he will oversee ETF Capital Markets across asset classes as well as TCW’s ETF strategy and business execution.
He is based in the firm's Boston office and reports to Jennifer Grancio, Global Head of Distribution.
Dennis' appointment comes as TCW has seen significant growth in both the number of ETFs it offers and assets.
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Source: The TCW Group
WisdomTree Announces Changes to ETF Family
May 19, 2025--WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today announced plans to close and liquidate the WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Fund (WBAT).
Ticker:WBAT
ETF Name: WisdomTree Battery Value Chain and Innovation Fund
Listing Exchange: CBOE
Last Day to Purchase Creation Units: June 20, 2025
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Source: WisdomTree
SEC delays decision on Bitwise, 21Shares Solana ETF applications, opens public consultation
May 19, 2025-The SEC postponed its decision on Bitwise and 21Shares Solana ETF applications and opened public consultation to address market concerns.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended its review of two high-profile proposals for spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds, signaling further delays in the approval process for crypto-linked investment products.
The agency said it would begin a new round of proceedings to assess whether the ETF proposals from asset managers Bitwise and 21Shares comply with key provisions of the Securities Exchange Act.
Specifically, the SEC cited concerns related to market manipulation and investor protection, factors it is obligated to weigh before granting any ETF listing.
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Source: cryptoslate.com
XRP Futures Start Trading on CME
May 19, 2025-Spot XRP ETFs are only a matter of time, according to one industry expert.
CME began trading regulated XRP futures on Monday, the first of their kind in the U.S.
The contracts are cash-settled and priced off a daily reference rate, with sizes of 2,500 and 50,000 XRP.
The launch may support efforts to list a spot XRP ETF, which remains under SEC review.
XRP futures started trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's (CME) derivatives platform on Monday, becoming the first regulated futures tracking the price of XRP in the U.S.
Traders can trade two contract sizes: 2,500 XRP and 50,000 XRP, which will both be cash-settled and based on the SME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate, which tracks the price of XRP daily at 4:00 p.m. London time.
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Source: cryptoslate.com
Moody's cuts America's pristine credit rating, citing rising debt
May 17, 2025--Moody's U.S. credit rating now at 'Aa1'
Agency's outlook on the country 'stable'
Moody's cites rising debt and interest costs
Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating on Friday due to concerns about the nation's growing, $36 trillion debt pile, in a move that could complicate President Donald Trump's efforts to cut taxes and send ripples through global markets.
Moody's first gave the United States its pristine "Aaa" rating in 1919 and is the last of the three major credit agencies to downgrade it.
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Source: reuters.com
First Trust Portfolios Canada Announces Cap, Buffer and Dates of May Buffer ETF
May 17, 2025-FT Portfolios Canada Co. ("First Trust Canada"), announced today that the cap, buffer and dates for the next Target Outcome Period for the First Trust Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF- May (MAYB.F) (the "fund" or "May Buffer ETF") are as follows:
TICKER: MAYB.F
CAP: 14.97% (Gross)
BUFFER: 10%
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Source: First Trust
State of Wisconsin Investment Board No Longer Holds $321M in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Shares
May 16, 2025--Despite exiting its position on BlackRock's IBIT, the agency still holds over $34 million in Coinbase, Robinhood, and Marathon Digital shares.
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), an independent agency handling assets for Wisconsin's retirement and state investment funds, has divested its shares of BlackRock's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
SWIB was one of the early buyers of spot Bitcoin ETFs, setting a precedent for other U.S. states to follow. It is unclear why the agency decided to let go of more than $321 million worth of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin
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Source: cryptopotato.com/
Leverage Shares by Themes continues product expansion with a new single stock Leveraged ETF, bringing investors an exciting opportunity to amplify exposure to Broadcom (AVGO)
May 16, 2025--Leverage Shares by Themes, an issuer of innovative exchange-traded products, is excited to announce the launch of a new single stock leveraged ETF, available for trading starting May 16, 2025. This product is designed to equip investors to amplify returns (up and down) and dynamically participate in the performance of leading companies.
The new ETF is tailored to target a 200% exposure to the daily performance of its underlying stock, Broadcom (AVGO), offering sophisticated traders and the retail investor an efficient tool to capitalize on market movements at an industry low management fee for single stock leveraged ETFs at .75%.
The new ETF is:
AVGG--Leverage Shares 2X Long AVGO Daily ETF
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Source: Themes ETF Trust
