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you are currently viewing:Victory Capital to Acquire First Eagle Investments, Creating a $571 Billion Diversified Global Asset ManagerAugust 26, 2026-Adds a differentiated global value multi-asset capability, complementary equity and fixed income capabilities, and a scaled CLO and alternative credit platform
Expands distribution reach across channels First Eagle will operate on Victory Capital's platform, while retaining its brand, investment autonomy, and existing investment processes Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR) ("Victory Capital" or "the Company") today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of First Eagle Investments ("First Eagle"), an independent, privately held global asset manager with approximately $222 billion in assets under management ("AUM") as of July 31, 2026, from Genstar Capital ("Genstar") and First Eagle employees. Source: Victory Capital |
XFUNDS Launches VGTX to Pair Technology Stocks with Options-Based Income
October 9, 2026--XFUNDS, a leading provider of actively managed ETFs, today announced the launch of the XFUNDS Technology Income ETF (VGTX).
VGTX is an actively managed ETF that combines exposure to U.S. information technology companies with options strategies designed to generate options premiums and cash distributions.
The AI Ecosystem: Structure, Financing, and Financial Stability Considerations
October 9, 2026-Summary
The rapid expansion of AI-related investment has become increasingly important for economic growth, financial markets, and global financial conditions. This note maps the emerging AI ecosystem through an AI Value Stack and assesses its financial stability implications and balance-sheet vulnerabilities.
Leverage Shares to Close 13 ETFs
October 8, 2026-Due to their inability to attract sufficient investment assets, the Board of Trustees of the Themes ETF Trust (the "Board") has decided to liquidate and close thirteen ETFs (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds").
WisdomTree Launches Efficient Long/Short U.S. SmallCap Equity Fund (WSLS) and Global Alpha Fund (WTAL) on Texas Stock Exchange
October 8, 2026-New ETFs expand access to systematic long/short strategies across U.S. small cap and global equity markets
WisdomTree, Inc. ("WisdomTree") (NYSE: WT),a global financial innovator,today announced the launch of the WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. SmallCap Equity Fund (WSLS) and the WisdomTree Global Alpha Fund (WTAL),both powered by AlphaBeta and listed on the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) with expense ratios of 0.88%.
