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First Trust brings 5G ETF to Europe

Feb 2nd, 2021 | By
Rupert Haddon, Managing Director, Head of Sales at First Trust Global Portfolios.

First Trust has introduced the first ETF in Europe to provide exposure to companies specifically aligned to the theme of 5G technology.


WisdomTree partners with Team8 to launch growth-focused cybersecurity ETF

Jan 28th, 2021 | By
WisdomTree partners with Team8 to launch growth-focused cybersecurity ETF

WisdomTree has teamed up with Team8 to launch a new thematic equity ETF in Europe providing smart beta exposure to the cybersecurity space.


IPO boom powers First Trust US IPO ETF beyond $2bn in assets

Jan 25th, 2021 | By
IPO boom powers First Trust US IPO ETF beyond $2bn in assets

A booming market for initial public offerings has helped push the NYSE Arca-listed First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF (FPX US) above $2 billion in assets under management.


First Trust unveils first target outcome ETF referenced to gold

Jan 25th, 2021 | By
Sprott unveils responsibly sourced gold ETF

First Trust has expanded its line-up of target outcome products with the launch of the world’s first ETF offering ‘buffered’ exposure to gold.


First Trust rolls out laddered S&P 500 target outcome ETF with ‘Deep Buffer’

Jan 25th, 2021 | By
First Trust unveils S&P 500 Target Outcome ETF with 'Moderate Buffer'

First Trust has added a new target outcome ETF of ETFs, listed on Cboe, which diversifies across four of the firm’s S&P 500-referenced ‘Deep Buffer’ products.


First Trust unveils Nasdaq 100 and MSCI EAFE ‘Target Outcome’ ETFs

Dec 29th, 2020 | By
Ryan Issakainen, Senior Vice President, ETF Strategist at First Trust.

First Trust has expanded its suite of ‘Target Outcome’ ETFs with the launch of two new ‘Buffer’ strategies based on the Nasdaq 100 and MSCI EAFE indices.


First Trust goes global with new capital strength ETF

Dec 29th, 2020 | By
First Trust unveils two new thematic equity ETFs

First Trust has launched an ETF that applies its popular ‘capital strength’ investment strategy to a universe of developed market stocks outside of the US.


First Trust folds four single-country AlphaDEX ETFs into one

Nov 3rd, 2020 | By
First Trust AlphaDEX ETFs

First Trust has retired four, essentially subscale, single-country AlphaDEX ETFs and merged their assets into its developed markets international equity ETF.


First Trust cross-lists cybersecurity and cloud computing ETFs on Xetra

Oct 13th, 2020 | By
First Trust brings 5G ETF strategy to Europe

First Trust Global Portfolios has cross-listed two ETFs into Germany providing exposure to the cybersecurity and cloud computing investment themes.


First Trust lists active low-duration factor-based global government bond ETF on LSE

Oct 8th, 2020 | By
First Trust lists active factor-based low-duration global governent bond ETF on LSE

First Trust has introduced its First Trust Low Duration Global Government Bond UCITS ETF to UK-based investors with the listing of a sterling-hedged share class on LSE.