AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
200% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 21 | Existing positions reduced: 7
3% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $68.2M [Q4 2024] → $70.4M (+$2.22M) [Q1 2025]
0.3% more ownership
Funds ownership: 85.4% [Q4 2024] → 85.7% (+0.3%) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding
Funds holding: 31 [Q4 2024] → 31 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]
0% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 3 | Existing positions closed: 3
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for ARB.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Arbitrum Gaming Ventures Reveals $10M First Investment Cohort
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arbitrum Gaming Ventures (formerly known as The Gaming Catalyst), a 200 million $ARB initiative to accelerate gaming and entertainment on Arbitrum, today announced its first cohort of investments and grants, made alongside VCs including Paradigm, Framework, and BITKRAFT. This first investment tranche, representing a commitment of $10M in capital, supports a cohort of experienced founders, innovative distribution models, and the development of high-quality gaming conte.

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 months ago
Upbeat Year Ahead for Mergers and Acquisitions? ETFs to Consider
Driven by increasing global M&A deal notifications and easing financial market conditions, investing in ETFs employing a merger arbitrage strategy can be a smart play.

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
7 months ago
Merger & Acquisition ETF (ARB) Hits New 52-Week High
For investors seeking momentum, AltShares Merger Arbitrage ETF ARB is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 8.37% from its 52-week low price of $25.81/share.

Positive
The Motley Fool
1 year ago
Looking for a Unique ETF? This One Is More Valuable As a Warning.
Exchange-traded funds started as a way to track broad-based indexes. Over time, ETFs have evolved to offer niche investment approaches.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
Wall Street Investment Banking Gains Momentum: ETFs in Focus
After two years of subdued dealmaking, key Wall Street banks have been witnessing a resurgence in investment banking activity.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
M&A to Bounce Back in 2024? ETFs in Focus
After a weak M&A year of 2023, things are looking bright for space due to chances of Fed rate cuts, higher pent-up demand and improving financial markets.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
ETFs to Make the Most of the M&A Comeback
After several quiet years, global M&A activity gathered steam early in 2024 following a flurry of deals. The deal value surged 55% year over year to $425 billion, signaling a robust revival in the sector.
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