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you are currently viewing:First Trust ETF Introduces Its First Bitcoin Strategy ETFsApril 4, 2025--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First Trust") a leading exchange-traded fund ("ETF") provider and asset manager, announced that it has launched two new bitcoin strategy ETFs this week: the Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF Series of Target Outcome ETFs: the FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF- April (NYSE Arca: BFAP) and the FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy & Target Income ETF (NYSE Arca: DFII) (the "funds"). The funds are the latest addition to First Trust's lineup of Target Outcome ETFs, which has over $28 billion in total net assets, a 53% increase over one year, and 111 funds, as of 2/28/25. "Over the past few years, investors have shown a remarkably strong appetite for bitcoin-linked ETFs, but the potential for sharp drawdowns has kept many on the sidelines. Source: First Trust |
Grayscale Launches Grayscale Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (Ticker: BTCC) and Grayscale Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (Ticker: BPI)
April 2, 2025-The New ETFs Offer Investors Two Different Approaches to Systematic Covered Call Writing
Grayscale, a leading crypto asset manager, today announced the launch of GrayscaleR Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (Ticker: BTCC) and GrayscaleR Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (Ticker: BPI) (the "Funds").
Defiance Launches $GLDY, Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF
April 2, 2025-Defiance ETFs is proud to announce the launch of GLDY, the Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF. GLDY offers investors a new opportunity to seek current income while gaining indirect exposure to the price movements of physical gold bullion.
Crypto With Controlled Risk: How Fortuna's New Bitcoin Fund Seeks To Manage Volatility, Enhance Returns
April 2, 2025--In an attempt to address the complexity of investing in the unpredictable world of cryptocurrency, Fortuna Funds recently came up with the Fortuna Hedged Bitcoin Fund (BATS:HBTC).
Global X Management Company LLC Announces Fund Enhancements
April 1, 2025-Global X Management Company LLC ("Global X"), the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced fund enhancements including name and ticker changes for two funds: the Global X Thematic Growth ETF (GXTG), which has been renamed to the Global X Dorsey Wright Thematic ETF (GXDW), and the Global X Telemedicine & Digital Health ETF (EDOC), which has been renamed to the Global X HealthTech ETF (HEAL), effective April 1, 2025.
Calamos Announces Upside Cap Rates for CPSP and CPRA: Structured Protection ETFs Providing Exposure to S&P 500 and Russell 2000 with 100% Downside Protection Over One Year
April 1, 2025-The Calamos S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETFTM--April (CPSP) has announced an upside cap rate of 7.78% over its one-year outcome period following its launch on April 1, 2025.
The Calamos Russell 2000 Structured Alt Protection ETFTM--April (CPRA) has announced an upside cap rate of 9.42% over its one-year outcome period following its launch on April 1, 2025.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
