First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (AFSM)
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First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:AFSM) Short Interest Update
First Trust Active Factor Small Cap ETF (NYSEARCA:AFSM - Get Free Report) saw a large growth in short interest in the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 13,612 shares, a growth of 85.2% from the February 12th total of 7,350 shares. Currently, 0.6% of the shares of the company
SPIVA 2025 Mid-Year Report Throws Spotlight on Active SMIDcap Funds
Halftime in 2025 threw a spotlight on active small- and midcap funds via the SPIVA U.S. Mid-Year 2025 report. The trend of active ETF launches is outpacing their passive peers this year.
Why Is The IPO Market Struggling? Here's What Active Managers Have To Say
Strong returns in U.S. stocks, particularly over the past two plus years, have led investors to question the relative lack of companies going public via the IPO process — as well as the potential implications for the IPO market in the long term. According to active equity managers, a combination of increased public market regulation, a reduced pipeline of potential offerings following the prior boom, the rising role of large private asset managers in capital raising, and near-term uncertainty surrounding government policy are all contributing factors. At Russell Investments, we think investors benefit from taking a long-term view.
Tech IPOs Poised For Return To Pre-Pandemic Normalcy In 2025
The new year is poised for a resurgence in tech IPOs, as lower interest rates and an investor shift to small- and mid-cap companies combine to create a more welcoming market for debuts. The current environment presents the most favorable conditions for the recovery of IPOs in the past three years. The S&P 400 Midcap Index and the S&P 600 Index have outperformed the S&P 500 Index since the US election Nov. 5.
