First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETFMARB
MARB
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Funds holding %
of 7,302 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
100% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 14 | Existing positions reduced: 7
49% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $18.2M [Q4 2024] → $27.2M (+$8.99M) [Q1 2025]
22.42% more ownership
Funds ownership: 65.57% [Q4 2024] → 87.99% (+22.42%) [Q1 2025]
14% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 8 | Existing positions closed: 7
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 31 [Q4 2024] → 30 (-1) [Q1 2025]
100% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 0 (-1) [Q1 2025]
100% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $0 | Put options by funds: $14K
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MARB.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Business Wire
6 months ago
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 159 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: December 13, 2024 Record Date: December 13, 2024 Payable Date: December 31, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount Short-Term Capital Gain Per Share Amount Long-Term C.
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.
Neutral
Business Wire
11 months ago
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distributions for Exchange-Traded Funds
WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 151 exchange-traded fund(s) (each a “Fund,” collectively, the “Funds”) advised by FTA. The following dates apply to today's distribution declarations: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: June 27, 2024 Record Date: June 27, 2024 Payable Date: June 28, 2024 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchang.
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 year ago
What Lies Ahead of M&A ETFs in 2024?
As we move into 2024, optimism around a comeback year for deal-making exists. However, the M&A landscape continues to evolve, with private equity becoming an increasingly attractive option for companies and investors seeking smoother and more predictable exits.
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