NEW YORK, June 22 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Straive, a global leader in Data & AI operationalization, today announced its acquisition of NextGen Invent, an AI engineering and enterprise services provider.
NextGen Invent combines data and AI engineering with domain expertise to deliver tailored business solutions for clients across various industries, including Life Sciences, and Manufacturing. The company has offices in New York (USA) and Noida (India).
“Straive helps clients build and run AI that replaces and transforms the legacy enterprise. NextGen Invent’s hands-on experience in developing AI solutions and deploying them to transform and automate complex industry-specific workflows fits very well with Straive’s focus on Data & AI Operationalization. Together, we help clients break free from the costly AI experimentation cycle and rapidly operationalize AI to deliver measurable business impact,” said Ankor Rai, Chief Executive Officer at Straive.
"By bringing NextGen Invent’s forward-deployed engineers into the Straive fold, we will be accelerating our ability to land and seamlessly scale up to build, run, and transform our clients’ business priorities. Their vertical expertise in Life Sciences and Manufacturing will help clients accelerate delivery, improve data reliability, and operationalize AI at scale,” added Namit Sureka, President & Chief Analytics & AI Officer at Straive.
Reflecting on this milestone, Deepak Mittal, Founder & CEO at NextGen Invent, said: “We share a common vision of helping organizations thrive in an AI-first world. By combining our strengths, we bring industry expertise in AI strategy, scalable AI enablement, governance, and modern data platforms. Backed by strong thought leadership, we help businesses move from intent to impact and from strategy to execution, with global reach.”
Novistra Capital acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to NextGen Invent.
About Straive
Straive is a leader in Data and AI Operationalization, helping global clients build and run AI-powered solutions that replace and transform the legacy enterprise, combining AI engineering, data expertise, and deep domain knowledge. Straive enables organizations to move rapidly from AI experimentation to measurable business impact.
Serving clients across Financial & Information Services, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail, Technology & Media, Logistics & Manufacturing, Education, and Research, Straive operates globally through delivery teams spanning the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Straive is owned by EQT, a purpose-driven global investment organization focused on active ownership strategies.
For more information about Straive, please visit www.straive.com.
About NextGen Invent
NextGen Invent, an AI enablement and technology services company with offices in New York (USA) and Noida (India), focuses on delivering transformative outcomes through Strategy, AI Enablement, and Technology Transformation across Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Logistics & Manufacturing.
The company brings expertise in Generative and Agentic AI, intelligent automation, anchored by foundational strengths in data analytics, cloud modernization, and digital product development. The company is known for its forward-deployed AI model, agile delivery, thought leadership, and a highly collaborative approach that places engineering excellence close to client challenges and outcomes.
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Contact
For media queries, contact: Vijay Nair (vijay.nair@straive.com)
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Monday, 22 June 2026
Friday, 19 June 2026
Defiance Launches Europe’s First Memory UCITS ETF (DRAM)
- Defiance has expanded its European ETF lineup with the launch of the Defiance Memory UCITS ETF (ticker: DRAM).
- The ETF seeks to provide exposure to companies involved in the development, manufacturing, commercialisation, and storage of memory semiconductors and data storage systems.
- In the U.S., memory-focused ETFs have gathered around $20 billion in assets under management (AUM).1
- The ETF is listed on Xetra and Borsa Italiana, with the London Stock Exchange to follow.
MIAMI, June 19 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs is excited to announce the launch of the Defiance Memory UCITS ETF (ticker: DRAM), Europe’s first memory ETF. The Fund seeks to provide exposure to companies involved in the development, manufacturing, commercialisation, and storage of memory semiconductors and data storage systems.
Defiance Memory UCITS ETF
ISIN: IE000CEUZ052
TER: 0.69%
Exchange Bloomberg Ticker SEDOL Trading Currency
Xetra DRAM GY BVVG296 EUR
Borsa Italiana DRAM IM BVVG2B8 USD
Memory prices are moving higher. Demand from AI, cloud computing, and data centres is absorbing a growing share of advanced memory capacity, while major manufacturers are prioritising higher-margin areas such as high-bandwidth memory and server-grade DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) over more commoditised consumer applications.2
This shift is creating pressure across the wider technology supply chain. As supply is redirected towards AI infrastructure and hyperscale data centres, manufacturers of everyday devices are facing higher input costs and tighter availability.
This year, it is expected that there will not be enough memory to meet worldwide demand.3 DRAM and solid-state drive (SSD) prices could rise as much as 130% by the end of 2026, according to Gartner.4
Exposure to the memory sector through ETFs has so far only been possible in the U.S., where assets are now around $20 billion.5 The Defiance Memory UCITS ETF seeks to give European investors the opportunity to access the memory sector, which will need to expand to keep up with AI-driven demand.
This is Defiance’s 4th launch since entering the European UCITS ETF market earlier this year.
Defiance UCITS Lineup Ticker
Defiance AI & Power Infrastructure UCITS ETF AIPO
Defiance Memory UCITS ETF DRAM
Drone UCITS ETF DRON
Ukraine Reconstruction UCITS ETF UKRN
Sylvia Jablonski, CIO of Defiance ETFs, commented: “Memory is the foundational layer of the AI economy. Every model training run, inference workload, and hyperscale data centre expansion depends on DRAM, HBM, and advanced storage. DRAM gives European investors a direct, rules-based way to access this segment of the AI value chain, complementing the power infrastructure exposure already available through AIPO.”
Hector McNeil, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of HANetf, commented: “We are delighted to be partnering with Defiance to launch the Defiance Memory UCITS ETF. The ETF captures a sector that has seen significant growth recently, driven predominantly by the rise of AI and its infrastructure. This ETF particularly complements Defiance’s AIPO ETF, which provides access to the power infrastructure behind the AI buildout.”
For full fund details, including the prospectus and Key Information Document, visit hanetf.com.
About Defiance ETFs
Founded in 2018, Defiance is a leading ETF issuer specializing in thematic, income, and leveraged ETFs. The firm manages 75+ ETFs designed to provide targeted exposure to high-growth sectors including AI infrastructure, quantum computing, drones and modern warfare, and other emerging technologies.
About HANetf
HANetf is an independent provider of UCITS ETFs, working with asset management companies to bring differentiated, modern, and innovative exposures to European ETF investors. Via our white-label ETF platform, HANetf provides a complete operational, regulatory, distribution and marketing solution for asset managers to launch and manage UCITS ETFs. www.hanetf.com
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FOR SWISS INVESTORS ONLY: The Fund has appointed as Swiss Representative Waystone Fund Services (Switzerland) SA, Av. Villamont 17, 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland, Tel: +41 21 311 17 77, email: switzerland@waystone.com. The Fund’s Swiss paying agent is Helvetische Bank AG. The Prospectus, the Key Investor Information Documents, the Instrument of Incorporation as well as the annual and semi-annual reports may be obtained free of charge from the Swiss Representative in Lausanne. The issue and redemption prices are published at each issue and redemption on www.fundinfo.com.
1Source: ETFBook. Data as at 06/16/2026.
2Source: Forbes, 2026.
3Source: CNBC, 2026.
4Source: Gartner, 2026.
5Source: ETFBook. Data as at 06/16/2026.
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SOURCE: Defiance ETFs
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UNSW TOPS AUSTRALIA IN 2027 QS WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKINGS
KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) has been ranked Australia's top university for the first time in the 2027 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, placing 19th globally and becoming the only Australian institution to feature in the world's top 20.
The ranking, compiled from an evaluation of 8,808 institutions worldwide, with 1,504 universities included in the published results. It was also the first university from New South Wales to claim the top national position in the rankings.
UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Attila Brungs, in a statement said the result reflected the university's commitment to education, research and societal impact.
He added that the recognition would create greater opportunities for students and staff while enhancing the institution's global influence and reach.
UNSW ranked first among 37 Australian universities for employment outcomes and sustainability, scoring 97.4 out of 100 and 98, respectively. It also placed third nationally for employer reputation and international research partnerships, achieving scores above 94 per cent in eight of the nine assessment categories.
The university has climbed 30 places since 2017 and has now remained within the global top 20 for four consecutive years.
Prof Brungs said the performance highlighted the strength of Australia's higher education sector and its contribution to talent development, innovation and national competitiveness.
The QS World University Rankings evaluate universities on their strengths and performance using several indicators across research and discovery, employability and outcomes, learning experience, global engagement and sustainability.
-- BERNAMA
The ranking, compiled from an evaluation of 8,808 institutions worldwide, with 1,504 universities included in the published results. It was also the first university from New South Wales to claim the top national position in the rankings.
UNSW Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Attila Brungs, in a statement said the result reflected the university's commitment to education, research and societal impact.
He added that the recognition would create greater opportunities for students and staff while enhancing the institution's global influence and reach.
UNSW ranked first among 37 Australian universities for employment outcomes and sustainability, scoring 97.4 out of 100 and 98, respectively. It also placed third nationally for employer reputation and international research partnerships, achieving scores above 94 per cent in eight of the nine assessment categories.
The university has climbed 30 places since 2017 and has now remained within the global top 20 for four consecutive years.
Prof Brungs said the performance highlighted the strength of Australia's higher education sector and its contribution to talent development, innovation and national competitiveness.
The QS World University Rankings evaluate universities on their strengths and performance using several indicators across research and discovery, employability and outcomes, learning experience, global engagement and sustainability.
-- BERNAMA
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Bitget Launches Community Product Officer Program With Up to 3,000 USDT in Rewards
VICTORIA, Seychelles, June 18 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched the Bitget Community Product Officer Program, a new initiative designed to bring users closer to the product development process and create a direct channel between the community and Bitget’s product teams. Built around, “You speak, we build,” the program invites users to share feedback, test features, submit ideas, ultimately helping shape future product development across the Bitget ecosystem.
Running from June 15 to June 26, the first phase of the program encourages participants to contribute product suggestions, experience reports, strategy-sharing content, and feature feedback. Contributions will be evaluated based on originality, product value, practical insights, and potential impact on the user experience.
Participants will compete for a range of rewards, including three Star Product Experience Officer awards worth between 1,000 and 3,000 USDT each. Additional prizes include Best Product Ideas awards worth 100 USDT each, Best Product Experience Report awards worth 50 USDT each, and Best Strategy Sharing awards worth 20 USDT each. Community participants will also be eligible for random airdrops, merchandise and contribution rewards throughout the campaign.
“Some of the best product ideas come from the people using the platform every day because they’re the ones experiencing the friction firsthand,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Crypto has always been built on participation, and some of the strongest products in this industry are shaped through open dialogue with the community. The Community Product Officer Program creates a direct channel for users to share ideas, challenge assumptions and be part of building a better platform together.”
Beyond cash rewards, the initiative creates a long term pathway for community members to contribute directly to Bitget’s product evolution. Through Bitget Fan Club, the company has already seen how engaged users can help strengthen communities, surface valuable feedback and improve the user experience. The Community Product Officer Program builds on that foundation by creating a closer connection between users and product teams, giving contributors greater opportunities to shape the features and tools they want to see on the platform.
The launch reflects Bitget’s continued focus on community-led innovation as the platform expands across crypto, tokenized assets, equities, commodities, AI-powered trading tools, and multi-asset services. By opening more of the product development process to users, Bitget aims to strengthen the connection between product builders and the communities they serve.
The Bitget Community Product Officer Program is now open to eligible participants worldwide.
To become a Community Product Officer, visit here, learn more about the program here.
About Bitget
Bitget is the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry’s lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com
Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at:
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SOURCE: Bitget Limited
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Running from June 15 to June 26, the first phase of the program encourages participants to contribute product suggestions, experience reports, strategy-sharing content, and feature feedback. Contributions will be evaluated based on originality, product value, practical insights, and potential impact on the user experience.
Participants will compete for a range of rewards, including three Star Product Experience Officer awards worth between 1,000 and 3,000 USDT each. Additional prizes include Best Product Ideas awards worth 100 USDT each, Best Product Experience Report awards worth 50 USDT each, and Best Strategy Sharing awards worth 20 USDT each. Community participants will also be eligible for random airdrops, merchandise and contribution rewards throughout the campaign.
“Some of the best product ideas come from the people using the platform every day because they’re the ones experiencing the friction firsthand,” said Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget. “Crypto has always been built on participation, and some of the strongest products in this industry are shaped through open dialogue with the community. The Community Product Officer Program creates a direct channel for users to share ideas, challenge assumptions and be part of building a better platform together.”
Beyond cash rewards, the initiative creates a long term pathway for community members to contribute directly to Bitget’s product evolution. Through Bitget Fan Club, the company has already seen how engaged users can help strengthen communities, surface valuable feedback and improve the user experience. The Community Product Officer Program builds on that foundation by creating a closer connection between users and product teams, giving contributors greater opportunities to shape the features and tools they want to see on the platform.
The launch reflects Bitget’s continued focus on community-led innovation as the platform expands across crypto, tokenized assets, equities, commodities, AI-powered trading tools, and multi-asset services. By opening more of the product development process to users, Bitget aims to strengthen the connection between product builders and the communities they serve.
The Bitget Community Product Officer Program is now open to eligible participants worldwide.
To become a Community Product Officer, visit here, learn more about the program here.
About Bitget
Bitget is the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry’s lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bitget.com
Risk Warning: Digital asset prices are subject to fluctuation and may experience significant volatility. Investors are advised to only allocate funds they can afford to lose. The value of any investment may be impacted, and there is a possibility that financial objectives may not be met, nor the principal investment recovered. Independent financial advice should always be sought, and personal financial experience and standing carefully considered. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Bitget accepts no liability for any potential losses incurred. Nothing contained herein should be construed as financial advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at:
https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/02d967cb-2f38-4fdb-83f7-5e2d5b5abcc7
SOURCE: Bitget Limited
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
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RUBICON CARBON OPENS SINGAPORE OFFICE TO SCALE ASIA CARBON MARKETS
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Rubicon Carbon, a carbon credit investment and management firm, has opened a regional office in Singapore as it expands its presence in Asia and seeks to support the development of high-integrity carbon markets across the region.
In a statement, Rubicon Carbon Chief Executive Officer, Tom Montag said Asia is emerging as a key growth market for carbon trading, driven by increasing corporate demand, policy development and investment activity.
He added that establishing a presence in Singapore would bring the company closer to regional partners and opportunities.
The Singapore office will serve as the company's regional hub for engaging corporate buyers, project developers, governments, investors and other market participants. It will also support efforts to originate and manage carbon projects, structure offtake and financing arrangements, and help translate growing corporate demand into project delivery.
The move strengthens Rubicon Carbon's involvement in the Action for a Resilient Climate (ARC) Coalition, an industry-led, multi-sector initiative launched at the GenZero Climate Summit to aggregate demand for high-integrity carbon credits from corporates and financial institutions.
Rubicon Carbon said it has supported the coalition's development and is working with partners on a blended-finance facility aimed at accelerating investment in scalable climate projects. The initiative supports ARC's goal of procuring at least 10 million tonnes of carbon credits by 2030.
The company has also appointed Flora Ji, former Vice President of Nature-Based Solutions at Shell, as Head of Asia and Head of Asset Management. She will lead Rubicon Carbon's expansion across Asia while overseeing asset management for its global portfolio of carbon projects.
Ji said Asia would play a pivotal role in global climate action in the coming decades and described Singapore as an important hub for carbon markets, finance and regional partnerships.
She said the company aims to work with buyers, investors, project developers and governments to expand financing and delivery solutions for high-quality climate projects.
-- BERNAMA
In a statement, Rubicon Carbon Chief Executive Officer, Tom Montag said Asia is emerging as a key growth market for carbon trading, driven by increasing corporate demand, policy development and investment activity.
He added that establishing a presence in Singapore would bring the company closer to regional partners and opportunities.
The Singapore office will serve as the company's regional hub for engaging corporate buyers, project developers, governments, investors and other market participants. It will also support efforts to originate and manage carbon projects, structure offtake and financing arrangements, and help translate growing corporate demand into project delivery.
The move strengthens Rubicon Carbon's involvement in the Action for a Resilient Climate (ARC) Coalition, an industry-led, multi-sector initiative launched at the GenZero Climate Summit to aggregate demand for high-integrity carbon credits from corporates and financial institutions.
Rubicon Carbon said it has supported the coalition's development and is working with partners on a blended-finance facility aimed at accelerating investment in scalable climate projects. The initiative supports ARC's goal of procuring at least 10 million tonnes of carbon credits by 2030.
The company has also appointed Flora Ji, former Vice President of Nature-Based Solutions at Shell, as Head of Asia and Head of Asset Management. She will lead Rubicon Carbon's expansion across Asia while overseeing asset management for its global portfolio of carbon projects.
Ji said Asia would play a pivotal role in global climate action in the coming decades and described Singapore as an important hub for carbon markets, finance and regional partnerships.
She said the company aims to work with buyers, investors, project developers and governments to expand financing and delivery solutions for high-quality climate projects.
-- BERNAMA
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Last Chance to Be a Part of K-Startup Grand Challenge 2026, Application Closes on June 17
Applications for K-Startup Grand Challenge 2026 close on June 17, offering global startups the opportunity to join South Korea’s flagship government-backed acceleration program. (Image: KSGC)
SEOUL, South Korea, June 16 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- While most acceleration programs offer exposure, KSGC 2026 delivers something harder to find: actual business momentum in Korea through deal meetings, capital conversations, and corporate partnerships that translate into revenue and growth.
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That distinction has drawn 21,537 applicants since 2016, making KSGC, now in its 11th year, the most successful consequential inbound program in Asia.
Where Deals Get Made
KSGC provides potential collaborations to selected startups with 20+ of Korea’s leading conglomerates for structured Proof-of-Concept (PoC) engagements, offering co-development opportunities with industry leaders seeking innovation partners. A single PoC in Korea can open an entire regional supply chain.
Alongside PoC, KSGC facilitates continuous business matchmaking throughout the program, including targeted introductions to corporates, distributors, and strategic partners across AI, biotech, fintech, smart manufacturing, mobility, and energy.
Where Capital Meets Founders
At COMEUP 2026, South Korea’s largest startup festival, KSGC participants pitch before Korea’s most active venture capital and CVC investors, with follow-on conversations facilitated by KSGC organizers. Exclusive private IR sessions bring founders face-to-face with leading VCs and CVCs, offering a level of investor access few programs in Asia can replicate.
Where the Numbers Speak
KSGC 2026 distributes KRW380 million in equity-free prize money to the top 20 teams and KRW250 million in scale-up grants to the top 8. With participation and commercialization support included, total equity-free backing reaches up to KRW950 million.
Korea as the Entry Point for Asia
For global startups, KSGC is not the destination. It is where the Asia chapter begins. The corporate networks, investor relationships, and market credibility built through the program become the foundation for expansion across Japan, Southeast Asia, and beyond. KSGC alumni have gone on to establish Korean entities, secure enterprise contracts, and raise follow-on capital across the broader region.
Open to non-Korean-founded startups under seven years old (ten for deep-tech), across any industry. No Korean entity required.
Phase 1 is conducted 100% online, with 80 teams selected to participate in the program. Applications close June 17, and interested startups should apply without delay.
Applications close June 17, 2026 (15:00 GMT+9). Apply at ksgc.global or contact apply@ksgc.global.
About KSGC
Funded by MSS, managed by KISED, operated by GCCEI. Since its launch in 2016, helping hundreds of international startups build a commercial presence in Korea and Asia.
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Source : K-Startup Grand Challenge
Monday, 15 June 2026
SPCL Becomes the First and Only U.S. ETF With 2X SpaceX Exposure on IPO Day
MIAMI, June 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq today, Defiance ETFs confirmed that the Defiance Daily 2X Space ETF (Cboe: SPCL) will seek 2X daily leveraged exposure to SpaceX Class A common stock within its portfolio, making it the first and only U.S. ETF to have 2X exposure to SpaceX on IPO day. The fund’s SpaceX exposure was established at the $135 IPO price.
SpaceX priced its initial public offering at $135 per share and begins trading today under the ticker SPCX. At that price, the company is valued at approximately $1.77 trillion, which according to reports ranks as the largest U.S. IPO in history by debut market value.
By establishing its SpaceX exposure at the $135 IPO price, rather than at the price at which the shares first open in public trading, SPCL provides active traders 2X daily leveraged SpaceX exposure from the open.
For full fund details, the prospectus, holdings, and performance current to the most recent month-end, visit defianceetfs.com/spcl or call 833.333.9383.
An investment in SPCL is not a direct investment in the underlying securities. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund is designed to be utilized only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily leveraged (2X) investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage, and are willing to monitor their portfolios frequently. The Fund is not intended to be used by, and is not appropriate for, investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios. The Fund pursues daily leveraged investment objectives, which means it is riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage. The Fund magnifies the performance of the Target Portfolio and is designed strictly for short-term use. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund’s performance will be the result of compounded daily returns, which is very likely to differ from 200% of the return of the Target Portfolio over the same period. It is possible that investors could lose their entire principal within a single trading day.
Important Disclosures
Defiance ETFs LLC is the ETF sponsor. The Fund’s investment adviser is Tidal Investments LLC (“Tidal” or the “Adviser”).
The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other important information and can be obtained by calling 833.333.9383 or by visiting defianceetfs.com/spcl. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.
An investment in the Fund involves a high degree of risk. An investor could lose the full principal value of his or her investment within a single day.
Strategy and Reconstitution Risk. The Fund is actively managed and, per its recently amended Prospectus, may reconstitute its portfolio to consist of exposure to a single Space Company security in response to a “Material Space Event” – defined to include an initial public offering of a company, such as SpaceX, which the Adviser determines to be a significant participant in the space economy. SpaceX’s IPO, a Material Space Event, will result in the Fund holding all or a predominant portion of its portfolio in instruments providing exposure to SpaceX shares, subjecting existing and future Shareholders to a substantially more concentrated and potentially more volatile investment portfolio due to such an event. Fund investment results following a reconstitution in response to a Material Space Event may differ materially from prior results and the Fund may as a result temporarily deviate from its daily targeted exposure level. The Fund’s prospectus does not require the Adviser to provide advance notice before a reconstitution; however, the Fund’s Target Portfolio is published daily on its website at www.defianceetfs.com/spcl.
An investment in the Fund is not an investment in SpaceX. The Fund seeks to obtain exposure to SpaceX Class A common stock, and to other Space Company securities, through derivatives, not by holding the underlying securities directly. Fund holdings are subject to change at any time and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
Focused Portfolio and Concentration Risk. The Fund may seek exposure to one or a limited number of Space Company securities, including SpaceX. Given the Fund’s exposure is concentrated in a one or a limited number of underlying stocks, such as SpaceX, the Fund is subject to the price movements, business results, regulatory developments, and other risks specific to SpaceX or other Space Companies. The Fund is significantly less diversified than traditional ETFs, and its performance is more volatile than a fund seeking exposure to a broader market sector or seeking to track a broad-based securities index.
Leverage, Compounding and Daily Reset Risk. The Fund seeks daily investment results equal to 200% of the daily performance of a Target Portfolio consisting of one or a limited number of Space Company securities, which may include or consistent entirely of SpaceX Class A common stock due to the Material Space Event. The Fund obtains exposure in excess of its net assets through leverage, which magnifies both gains and losses. The Fund’s returns over periods longer than a single day will likely differ, in amount and possibly direction, from its stated daily target. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund will lose money if its Target Portfolio performance is flat, and it is possible that the Fund will lose money even if its Target Portfolio’s performance increases. The Fund is intended for short-term use and is not appropriate for investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios.
Newly Public Company Risk. SpaceX has recently completed, or is in the process of completing, its initial public offering. The first day of trading in a newly public company’s securities frequently involves extraordinary market activity and may differ significantly from subsequent trading days. For example, trading in SpaceX common stock may be characterized by substantial price volatility, rapid price movements, significant differences between the IPO price and the opening market price, wide bid-ask spreads, trading imbalances, limited liquidity, trading halts, and other market disruptions. These conditions may make it difficult for market participants to value SpaceX common stock and may contribute to significant fluctuations in the market price of the Fund’s Shares.
SpaceX-Specific Risks. The Fund’s exposure to SpaceX stock will subject it to risks specific to SpaceX, including its expected status as a controlled company with voting power concentrated in founder Elon Musk through Class B common stock (10 votes per share), the Fund’s dependence on Mr. Musk’s services and reputation, and the execution risk associated with unproven or novel technologies such as the Starship program, next-generation Starlink satellites, and orbital AI initiatives.
Initial Trading Day IPO Exposure Risk. The Fund expects to seek exposure to the performance of SpaceX common stock measured from the opening market price of SpaceX common stock on its first day of exchange trading. The Fund will not seek to provide exposure to the difference between the IPO offering price and the opening market price of SpaceX common stock. There can be no assurance that the Fund will be able to obtain, maintain, or rebalance its desired level of exposure to the performance of SpaceX common stock during its in initial day of trading.
Derivatives Capacity Constraints Risk. Because SpaceX will be a newly public company, the markets for swap agreements, options contracts, and other instruments that the Fund may use to obtain leveraged exposure may be limited, illiquid, volatile, costly, or unavailable. Counterparties may impose exposure limits, exchanges may impose position limits or other restrictions, and market participants may be unwilling or unable to provide the Fund with the desired level of exposure. These constraints may increase tracking error, cause the Fund to return substantially less than its desired daily leveraged exposure to the performance of SpaceX stock, or prevent the Fund from achieving its investment objective. These risks may be particularly pronounced during the period immediately following an IPO, when trading volumes, liquidity conditions, derivatives availability, counterparty capacity, price discovery, and market volatility may be highly uncertain.
Derivatives and Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund uses swap agreements and/or listed options contracts to obtain economic exposure to its Target Portfolio securities, which are subject to counterparty, liquidity, valuation, correlation, and leverage risks, as well as the risk that a derivative will not perform as expected. The Fund is classified as non-diversified and may invest a larger portion of its assets providing exposure to a single issuer.
Tax Risk. The Fund’s use of swaps and other derivatives may produce taxable income, including ordinary income and short-term capital gains, which are generally taxable at higher rates than long-term capital gains.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Fund holdings and exposures are subject to change at any time and should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Defiance Daily 2X Space ETF is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.
About Defiance ETFs
Founded in 2018, Defiance is a leading ETF issuer specializing in thematic, income, and leveraged ETFs. Our first-mover leveraged single-stock ETFs empower investors to take amplified positions in high-growth companies, providing precise leverage exposure without the need to open a margin account.
Media Contact: Sylvia Jablonski | info@defianceetfs.com | 833.333.9383
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/aecb8921-fd5d-4b89-a6b1-d467b4da772d
SOURCE: Defiance ETFs
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
SpaceX priced its initial public offering at $135 per share and begins trading today under the ticker SPCX. At that price, the company is valued at approximately $1.77 trillion, which according to reports ranks as the largest U.S. IPO in history by debut market value.
By establishing its SpaceX exposure at the $135 IPO price, rather than at the price at which the shares first open in public trading, SPCL provides active traders 2X daily leveraged SpaceX exposure from the open.
For full fund details, the prospectus, holdings, and performance current to the most recent month-end, visit defianceetfs.com/spcl or call 833.333.9383.
An investment in SPCL is not a direct investment in the underlying securities. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund is designed to be utilized only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily leveraged (2X) investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage, and are willing to monitor their portfolios frequently. The Fund is not intended to be used by, and is not appropriate for, investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios. The Fund pursues daily leveraged investment objectives, which means it is riskier than alternatives that do not use leverage. The Fund magnifies the performance of the Target Portfolio and is designed strictly for short-term use. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund’s performance will be the result of compounded daily returns, which is very likely to differ from 200% of the return of the Target Portfolio over the same period. It is possible that investors could lose their entire principal within a single trading day.
Important Disclosures
Defiance ETFs LLC is the ETF sponsor. The Fund’s investment adviser is Tidal Investments LLC (“Tidal” or the “Adviser”).
The Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses must be considered carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other important information and can be obtained by calling 833.333.9383 or by visiting defianceetfs.com/spcl. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.
An investment in the Fund involves a high degree of risk. An investor could lose the full principal value of his or her investment within a single day.
Strategy and Reconstitution Risk. The Fund is actively managed and, per its recently amended Prospectus, may reconstitute its portfolio to consist of exposure to a single Space Company security in response to a “Material Space Event” – defined to include an initial public offering of a company, such as SpaceX, which the Adviser determines to be a significant participant in the space economy. SpaceX’s IPO, a Material Space Event, will result in the Fund holding all or a predominant portion of its portfolio in instruments providing exposure to SpaceX shares, subjecting existing and future Shareholders to a substantially more concentrated and potentially more volatile investment portfolio due to such an event. Fund investment results following a reconstitution in response to a Material Space Event may differ materially from prior results and the Fund may as a result temporarily deviate from its daily targeted exposure level. The Fund’s prospectus does not require the Adviser to provide advance notice before a reconstitution; however, the Fund’s Target Portfolio is published daily on its website at www.defianceetfs.com/spcl.
An investment in the Fund is not an investment in SpaceX. The Fund seeks to obtain exposure to SpaceX Class A common stock, and to other Space Company securities, through derivatives, not by holding the underlying securities directly. Fund holdings are subject to change at any time and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
Focused Portfolio and Concentration Risk. The Fund may seek exposure to one or a limited number of Space Company securities, including SpaceX. Given the Fund’s exposure is concentrated in a one or a limited number of underlying stocks, such as SpaceX, the Fund is subject to the price movements, business results, regulatory developments, and other risks specific to SpaceX or other Space Companies. The Fund is significantly less diversified than traditional ETFs, and its performance is more volatile than a fund seeking exposure to a broader market sector or seeking to track a broad-based securities index.
Leverage, Compounding and Daily Reset Risk. The Fund seeks daily investment results equal to 200% of the daily performance of a Target Portfolio consisting of one or a limited number of Space Company securities, which may include or consistent entirely of SpaceX Class A common stock due to the Material Space Event. The Fund obtains exposure in excess of its net assets through leverage, which magnifies both gains and losses. The Fund’s returns over periods longer than a single day will likely differ, in amount and possibly direction, from its stated daily target. For periods longer than a single day, the Fund will lose money if its Target Portfolio performance is flat, and it is possible that the Fund will lose money even if its Target Portfolio’s performance increases. The Fund is intended for short-term use and is not appropriate for investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios.
Newly Public Company Risk. SpaceX has recently completed, or is in the process of completing, its initial public offering. The first day of trading in a newly public company’s securities frequently involves extraordinary market activity and may differ significantly from subsequent trading days. For example, trading in SpaceX common stock may be characterized by substantial price volatility, rapid price movements, significant differences between the IPO price and the opening market price, wide bid-ask spreads, trading imbalances, limited liquidity, trading halts, and other market disruptions. These conditions may make it difficult for market participants to value SpaceX common stock and may contribute to significant fluctuations in the market price of the Fund’s Shares.
SpaceX-Specific Risks. The Fund’s exposure to SpaceX stock will subject it to risks specific to SpaceX, including its expected status as a controlled company with voting power concentrated in founder Elon Musk through Class B common stock (10 votes per share), the Fund’s dependence on Mr. Musk’s services and reputation, and the execution risk associated with unproven or novel technologies such as the Starship program, next-generation Starlink satellites, and orbital AI initiatives.
Initial Trading Day IPO Exposure Risk. The Fund expects to seek exposure to the performance of SpaceX common stock measured from the opening market price of SpaceX common stock on its first day of exchange trading. The Fund will not seek to provide exposure to the difference between the IPO offering price and the opening market price of SpaceX common stock. There can be no assurance that the Fund will be able to obtain, maintain, or rebalance its desired level of exposure to the performance of SpaceX common stock during its in initial day of trading.
Derivatives Capacity Constraints Risk. Because SpaceX will be a newly public company, the markets for swap agreements, options contracts, and other instruments that the Fund may use to obtain leveraged exposure may be limited, illiquid, volatile, costly, or unavailable. Counterparties may impose exposure limits, exchanges may impose position limits or other restrictions, and market participants may be unwilling or unable to provide the Fund with the desired level of exposure. These constraints may increase tracking error, cause the Fund to return substantially less than its desired daily leveraged exposure to the performance of SpaceX stock, or prevent the Fund from achieving its investment objective. These risks may be particularly pronounced during the period immediately following an IPO, when trading volumes, liquidity conditions, derivatives availability, counterparty capacity, price discovery, and market volatility may be highly uncertain.
Derivatives and Non-Diversification Risk. The Fund uses swap agreements and/or listed options contracts to obtain economic exposure to its Target Portfolio securities, which are subject to counterparty, liquidity, valuation, correlation, and leverage risks, as well as the risk that a derivative will not perform as expected. The Fund is classified as non-diversified and may invest a larger portion of its assets providing exposure to a single issuer.
Tax Risk. The Fund’s use of swaps and other derivatives may produce taxable income, including ordinary income and short-term capital gains, which are generally taxable at higher rates than long-term capital gains.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Fund holdings and exposures are subject to change at any time and should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security.
Defiance Daily 2X Space ETF is distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.
About Defiance ETFs
Founded in 2018, Defiance is a leading ETF issuer specializing in thematic, income, and leveraged ETFs. Our first-mover leveraged single-stock ETFs empower investors to take amplified positions in high-growth companies, providing precise leverage exposure without the need to open a margin account.
Media Contact: Sylvia Jablonski | info@defianceetfs.com | 833.333.9383
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/aecb8921-fd5d-4b89-a6b1-d467b4da772d
SOURCE: Defiance ETFs
DISCLAIMER: BERNAMA MREM are not accountable for any causes of website defacement, misuse, or illegal activities connected to cryptocurrency, blockchain, tokenisation, or bitcoin. This material should not be considered as guidance or an opinion, as it does not constitute financial or investment advice. Use this information at your own risk; we are not liable for any losses or damages caused by the republication of this article.
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