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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. |
Corgi Launches 31 Single-Stock 2x Daily ETFs Across Two Waves on Cboe BZX, Including the First and Lowest-Cost 2x ETFs on Dozens of Stocks
June 29, 2026--Corgi lists 15 funds on June 24 and 16 on June 26.
The June 24 wave includes the first 2x ETFs available on stocks such as Axcelis Technologies, Camtek, and Silicon Motion.
The June 26 wave carries expense ratios from 0.20%, with each fund either the lowest-cost or the first 2x ETF on its underlying stock.*
Tema ETFs and SemiAnalysis Launch Exclusive Semiconductor ETF Partnership
June 29, 2026-- Pairs industry-leading semiconductor and AI infrastructure expertise with rapidly expanding ETF platform.
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).
Roundhill T-REX 2X Long DRAM Daily Target ETF (RAM) Debuts with Largest Day-One Trading Volume of Any U.S.-Listed Leveraged or Inverse ETF
June 29, 2026--RAM's first-day volume topped the prior record by more than $100 million, signaling intense trader demand for the memory trade
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).
Cboe Canada Welcomes Listing of GuideAI Health Corp.
June 29, 2026--AI-Driven Cardiovascular Diagnostics Company Brings Early Detection Technology to Capital Markets
Cboe Canada Inc. ("Cboe Canada") today announced the listing of GuideAI Health Corp. ("GuideAI"), an artificial intelligence healthcare company focused on improving the detection, management, and outcomes of vascular disease. The company's common shares are now available for trading on Cboe Canada, under the symbol GDAI.
Horizon Completes Acquisition of Anfield Capital Management
June 29, 2026--The transaction, announced in December 2025, adds Anfield’s institutional-quality fixed income expertise, OCIO practice, and funds to Horizon's solution suite
Direxion to Split Nine ETFs
June 26, 2026--Corrected CUSIPs for TECS and SOXS
Direxion announced on June 10, 2026 it will execute forward share splits for two of its exchange-traded funds ("ETFs"), as well as reverse share splits for an additional seven ETFs.
Leverage Shares by Themes Adds Aehr Test Systems to Growing Leveraged Single-Stock ETF Lineup
June 26, 2026--Leverage Shares by Themes is pleased to announce the launch of a new 2X single-stock leveraged ETF, available for trading beginning June 26, 2026. Built for active traders seeking dynamic ways to engage with a potentially high-growth innovator, this product is designed with the goal of helping investors amplify returns (up & down) while actively participating in the daily performance of Aehr Test Systems.
Ninepoint Partners Announces Filing of Preliminary Prospectus for Ninepoint Anthropic HighShares ETF
June 26, 2026--Ninepoint Partners LP ("Ninepoint"), one of Canada's leading independent investment managers, today announced the filing of a preliminary prospectus in respect of the Ninepoint Anthropic HighShares ETF ("ANHI"). A receipt for ANHI's preliminary prospectus has been issued by the securities regulators in each of the provinces and territories of Canada.
Defiance Analytics and ExchangiFi Enter Strategic Partnership to Market 351 Exchange ETFs to Advisors
June 26, 2026--The partnership pairs Odyssey's advisor intent scoring with ExchangiFi's 351 exchange data, giving ETF issuers a way to reach high intent advisors for their 351 exchange ETF launches
Defiance Analytics, the marketing technology firm for ETF issuers, and ExchangiFi, the 351 Exchange Marketplace, today announced a partnership to launch the first marketing campaign built specifically for Section 351 exchange ETFs.
Tradr to Launch Leveraged ETFs on CIEN,, QNT, RMBS, TSEM & TTMI
June 26, 2026--Three semi stocks, a networking stalwart and a quantum computing name set to receive the Tradr treatment
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, announced that it expects to launch five single stock leveraged ETFs on Wednesday, July 1.
