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KraneShares Launches Photonic & Optical ETF (NYSE: LUMA)

July 15, 2026-KraneShares, a leading provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) delivering access to emerging technology strategies, today announced the launch of the KraneShares Photonic and Optical ETF (Ticker: LUMA) on the New York Stock Exchange.

LUMA seeks to provide exposure to both public and private companies worldwide that build optical interconnects, transceivers, fiber-optic cables, and other light-based infrastructure that can move vast amounts of data at the speed of light, powering the modern digital economy. LUMA is actively managed with stock selection in both public and private markets to capture the momentum of the AI buildout and the growing need for super-high-capacity data transfers.

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First Trust Announces Changes to Investment Strategies, Name and Other Related Matters for First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF

July 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.

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First Trust Announces Changes to Investment Strategies, Name and Other Related Matters for First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF

July 2, 2026-First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF (Nasdaq: RFDI) (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.

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Corgi Launches 24 ETFs on Cboe BZX: 15 Leveraged 2x Daily ETFs and Nine July Series Structured Buffer ETFs

July 2, 2026-Corgi lists 14 single-stock 2x Daily ETFs plus the Corgi Quantum Computing 2x Daily ETF on June 30, each at a 0.45% expense ratio and the lowest net expense ratio of any U.S.-listed 2x daily long ETF tracking the same underlying,* and nine July Series Structured Buffer ETFs on July 2, offering built-in downside buffers at a gross expense ratio of 0.40% and net expense ratio of 0.30%.**

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Direxion Readies Launch of SKHL, 2X Daily Exposure to SK hynix

July 2, 2026-SKHL Builds on Direxion's Leadership in Leveraged & Inverse Semiconductor ETFs
Direxion, a leading provider of ETFs for tactical traders, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the Direxion Daily SK Hynix Bull 2X ETF (SKHL).

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Themes ETFs Strikes First Again: Long and Short SK Hynix ETFs Launch Alongside One of AI's Most Anticipated IPOs

July 2, 2026-SKHX and SKHZ give active traders instant, cost-efficient exposure -bullish or bearish -soon after SK Hynix hits the market.
The AI chip race just got a new arena.

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Tidal Trust II Issues Statement Regarding Cboe BZX Public Reprimand Notice

July 2, 2026-Tidal Trust II ("Tidal") is issuing this notice pursuant to Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.'s ("Exchange") Rule 14.12(e) regarding a Public Reprimand Notice ("Notice") received from the Exchange on June 26, 2026.

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