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Factoid of the Day
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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FactSet reported that 1,161 mergers & acquisitions (M&A) were announced in the U.S. market in April 2026, down 9.5% from 1,283 deals in the previous month. While deal activity declined, aggregate M&A spending increased over the period, surging by 21.7% from $228.3 billion in March to $277.9 billion in April.
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First Trust WCM Global Equity ETF (WCMG)
Exchange Listing Date: April 22, 2026
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First Trust Target Outcome ETFs®
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Upcoming Unit Investment Trusts |
Initial Offer Date |
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Global Commodities Companies Buy-Write, 24 |
5/21/2026 |
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Richard Bernstein Advisors Global Dividend Kings®, 58 |
5/21/2026 |
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Technology Dividend Buy-Write, 33 |
5/21/2026 |
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WCM International Buy-Write, 4 |
5/21/2026 |
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Banking Opportunity, 63 |
5/22/2026 |
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Homebuilders Recovery Select, 39 |
5/22/2026 |
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Precious Metals Select, 69 |
5/22/2026 |
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SMid Capital Strength Opportunity, 38 |
5/22/2026 |
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Vest Enhanced Large Cap Buffered 15, 39 |
5/22/2026 |
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Vest Large Cap Deep Buffered 30, 57 |
5/27/2026 |
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Vest Nasdaq 100 Buffered 20, 36 |
5/27/2026 |
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FT American Fundamental Industries ETF, 4 |
5/28/2026 |
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FT Income, 33 |
5/28/2026 |
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Inflation Hedge, 65 |
5/28/2026 |
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Senior Loan and Limited Duration ETF, 19 |
5/28/2026 |
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Covered Call Select Closed-End, 112 |
5/29/2026 |
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Global Commodities Opportunity, 61 |
5/29/2026 |
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Vest Large Cap Buffered 10, 100 |
5/29/2026 |
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Vest Nasdaq 100 Buffered 10, 32 |
5/29/2026 |
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Defensive Equity, 78 |
6/2/2026 |
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The information presented is not intended to constitute an investment recommendation for, or advice to, any specific person. By providing this information, First Trust is not undertaking to give advice in any fiduciary capacity within the meaning of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code or any other regulatory framework. Financial professionals are responsible for evaluating investment risks independently and for exercising independent judgment in determining whether investments are appropriate for their clients.
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