Empowered Funds: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

Towle ETF Rebrands Without Changing Small-Cap Strategy

October 7, 2026October 5, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — Empowered Funds LLC has renamed its TCV exchange-traded fund the Towle Small-Cap Value ETF, effective Sept. 30, while leaving the fund’s investment strategy, management and trading …

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Sophus Capital ETFs Set October Liquidation Dates

September 25, 2026September 23, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — Empowered Funds LLC amended the liquidation schedule for two Sophus Capital exchange-traded funds, setting October termination dates that will end trading and return remaining assets to …

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Empowered Funds to Liquidate Two Emerging-Market ETFs

September 16, 2026September 14, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — Empowered Funds LLC will liquidate two Sophus Capital emerging-market exchange-traded funds on or about Sept. 28, ending trading after Sept. 25 and returning the remaining assets …

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AOT Software Platform ETF to Liquidate as Demand Falls

August 7, 2026August 6, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — Empowered Funds LLC will liquidate the AOT Software Platform ETF on or about Aug. 19, following a review of investor demand, thereby ending trading in the …

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Empowered Funds to Liquidate Two Strive ETFs by Late March

March 18, 2026March 17, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — Empowered Funds LLC said it will liquidate two exchange-traded funds, the Strive International Developed Markets ETF (NYSE: STXI) and the Strive Mid-Cap ETF (NYSE: STXM), with …

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Empowered Funds to Liquidate Three ARK 21Shares Crypto-Focused ETFs

September 14, 2025September 13, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — Empowered Funds, LLC announced it will liquidate three exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to cryptocurrency futures and blockchain innovation, citing shifts in the digital assets market.