First Trust Equity Market Neutral ETF

NTRL

Market cap $16.2M

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announces the changes to the investment strategies, name and other related matters, previously announced on January 27, 2026, for the First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (NYSE Arca: MARB) (the “Fund”), a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III, are expected to occur in late June 2026. FTA is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor. FTA and its affiliate, First Trust Portfolios L.P.

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (“FTA”) announces the First Trust Merger Arbitrage ETF (NYSE Arca: MARB) (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 early in the second quarter of 2026. The Fund's new name will be the First Trust Equity Market Neutral ETF and the Fund's new ticker will be NTRL. In connection with the change to the Fund's name, the.

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 156 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 12, 2025 Record Date: December 12, 2025 Payable Date: December 31, 2025 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount Short-Term Capital Gain Per Share Amount Long-Term Capit.

Global M&A activity hits $1.29T in Q3, fueled by rate-cut hopes and record U.S. bank deals, signaling strong momentum for dealmaking.

After holding steady for much of 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve finally instituted the first rate cut of 25 basis points, which could help jumpstart more mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. Likewise, this and further rate cuts could benefit exchange traded funds (ETFs) that provide exposure to M&A dealmaking.

WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the declaration of distributions for 146 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: September 25, 2025 Record Date: September 25, 2025 Payable Date: September 30, 2025 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount Long-Term Capital Gain Per Share Amount   ACTIVELY MANA.

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.

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.

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.

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.