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Ultimus Fund Solutions Supports KKM Financial in Launch of New Exchange Traded Fund
April 1, 2025-Firm completes transition of mutual fund to research-based exchange-traded fund to diversify its offerings
Ultimus Fund Solutions (Ultimus), a leading independent provider of full-service, technology-enhanced fund administration, accounting, and investor solutions, today announced its support of KKM Financial (KKM) in transitioning their Essential 40 mutual fund to an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
The successful conversion marks another opportunity for Ultimus to showcase its ability to provide tailored solutions to support clients navigating the complexities of evolving fund structures. KKM Financial, a premier boutique investment solutions firm based in Chicago, IL, launched The Essential 40 ETF, the latest addition to its suite of research-driven financial products. This new fund will utilize the benefits of the Northern Lights Fund Trust II series trust.
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Source: Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
Defiance Launches RGTX: 2X Leveraged ETF for Rigetti Computing, Inc.
April 1, 2025-Defiance ETFs introduces RGTX, the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RGTI ETF, a 2X leveraged single-stock ETF designed to provide amplified exposure to Rigetti Computing, Inc. (Nasdaq: RGTI). This ETF offers traders a way to seek enhanced returns on Rigetti Computing, Inc. without requiring a margin account.
RGTX seeks daily investment results that correspond to twice (200%) the daily percentage change of Rigetti Computing, a pioneer in quantum computing that has advanced the industry with innovative technology and cutting-edge research.
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Source: Defiance ETFs
Direxion Appoints Mo Sparks as Chief Product Officer
April 1, 2025-Direxion, a leading provider of Leveraged and Inverse ETFs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mo Sparks as the company's Chief Product Officer. In this role, Sparks will oversee the firm's comprehensive product strategy, while continuing Direxion's long standing commitment to product innovation for the global ETF marketplace.
Mo will report directly to Douglas Yones, Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Sparks brings over a decade of experience in ETFs, product development, and business growth. Prior to joining Direxion, Sparks served as Head of Exchange-Traded Funds at Raymond James Investment Management, where he launched the firm's ETF business from the ground up. Previously, he led new business development, growth and strategic partnerships at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), facilitating the entry of over 125 asset managers into the ETF market.
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Source: Direxion
Roundhill China Dragons ETF (DRAG) Announces Strategic Rebalance
March 31, 2025-DRAG now offers precise exposure to China's six leading tech giants.
Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, has announced a strategic rebalance of the Roundhill China Dragons ETF (DRAG). Following the rebalance, DRAG provides equal weight exposure to China's six foremost leaders in tech and innovation - Alibaba, BYD, Meituan, PDD Holdings, Tencent and Xiaomi.
As of Friday's close, each China Dragon traded at a market capitalization of more than $100 billion.
Roundhill believes the Six Dragons are analogous to the "Magnificent Seven of China." DRAG seeks to replicate the success of the Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS), which currently has assets under management of more than $1.7 billion.
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Source: Roundhill Investments
Calamos Announces Cap Ranges of Principal Protected Bitcoin ETFs April Series on the Heels of a Successful Inaugural Launch
March 31, 2025-John Koudounis, President and CEO of Calamos, announced the planned April launch of the three new ETFs in the World's First Downside Protected Bitcoin ETF Suite, offering Bitcoin upside growth with 100% (CBOA), 90% (CBXA), and 80% (CBTA) downside protection levels over a one year outcome period.
He stated, "Bitcoin's recent volatility underscores the importance of risk management. I'm proud to say that our inaugural Protected Bitcoin ETFs performed as intended, shielding investors from significant losses. Now is a great time to launch the next series of our Protected Bitcoin ETF Suite."
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Source: Calamos Investments
Direxion Expands Single Stock Leveraged & Inverse ETF Lineup for Exposure to Eli Lilly & Palo Alto Networks
March 31, 2025-Extends Leadership Role with First-Ever Palo Alto Networks Trading Pair, Alongside New Pharma Trades
Direxion, a pioneer in Single Stock Leveraged and Inverse ETFs, expanded its suite of high-powered trading tools with the launch of four new funds tracking the performance of Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) and Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW).
These funds provide traders with amplified, or inverse, exposure to two of the most dynamic sectors-pharmaceuticals and cybersecurity-through the Direxion Daily LLY Bull 2X Shares (Ticker: ELIL) and Direxion Daily LLY Bear 1X Shares (Ticker: ELIS), or the Direxion Daily PANW Bull 2X Shares (Ticker: PALU) and Direxion Daily PANW Bear 1X Shares (Ticker: PALD).
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Source: Direxion
Exchange Traded Concepts to Close and Liquidate AKROS MONTHLY PAYOUT ETF (NYSE:MPAY)
March 28, 2025-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 April 25, 2025 (the "Liquidation Date").
The Fund will be closed to orders for new creation units on April 21, 2025, and the last day of trading of the Fund's shares on the NYSE Arca, Inc. will be on or about April 22, 2025. From April 21, 2025 through the last day of trading, shareholders may only be able to sell their shares to certain broker-dealers, and there is no assurance that there will be a market for Fund shares during that time period. Customary brokerage charges may apply to such transactions. From the last day of trading through the Liquidation Date, shareholders will not be able to purchase or sell shares in the secondary market.
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Source: Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC
Avantis Investors Expands ETF Offering With Launch of Avantis U.S. Quality ETF
March 27, 2025- Avantis Investors, a $57 billion* investment offering from the $260 billion** global asset manager American Century Investments, announces an expansion of its exchange traded fund (ETF) platform. Avantis U.S. Quality ETF (AVUQ) is now available on the NASDAQ Exchange.
"The goal of Avantis Investors is - and has always been - to offer a comprehensive suite of investment solutions that are effective over the long term"" said Phil McInnis, chief investment strategist, Avantis Investors. "The Avantis U.S. Quality ETF gives investors another low-cost active option as they build out their asset allocation."
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Source: American Century Investments
T. Rowe Price Expands Active Equity ETF Roster With Two New Transparent Offerings
March 27, 2025- Capital Appreciation Premium Income ETF and Hedged Equity ETF began trading on NYSE today
T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW), a global investment management firm, announced today the addition of two new active transparent equity exchange-traded funds (ETF): T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Premium Income ETF (Ticker: TCAL) and T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity ETF (Ticker: THEQ). These debuts expand the firm's roster to 19 total active ETFs. Both new funds began trading on NYSE Arca, Inc.
T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity ETF (THEQ) seeks to provide long-term capital growth and normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities. The fund combines the firm's U.S. Structured Research Equity Strategy with lower volatility individual equities and a derivatives hedging strategy designed to reduce portfolio volatility, especially during equity market downturns. THEQ is managed by Sean McWilliams, who has 15 years of investment experience and also serves as portfolio manager of the T. Rowe Price Hedged Equity mutual fund. THEQ's expense ratio is 0.46%.
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Source: T. Rowe Price Group
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Unveils New JPMorgan Nasdaq Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF (HEQQ)
March 27, 2025- Fund joins HELO in the firm's Hedged Equity suite
J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced the launch of the JPMorgan Nasdaq Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF (HEQQ) on the Nasdaq Stock Market. This new offering represents a strategic expansion of J.P. Morgan Asset Management's innovative Hedged Equity suite, complementing the success of the JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF (HELO).
"The launch of HEQQ underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge active ETFs that meet the diverse needs of our clients," said Travis Spence, J.P. Morgan Asset Management Global Head of ETFs."With this addition to our Hedged Equity suite, we're giving investors a smart, sophisticated way to seek to ride out market ups and downs while tapping into the growth power of the Nasdaq."
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Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
