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A major legal battle looms for Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) as the company prepares for an April trial, announced Monday, to face allegations from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its acquisitions of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/meta">Instagram and WhatsApp.</a>
The FTC claims Meta strategically acquired the platforms in 2012 and 2014 to suppress competition in the social media space, accusations the company strongly denies, Reuters reports.
What Happened: The trial, set for April 14, comes after Judge James Boasberg rejected Meta's bid to dismiss the case. The FTC argues that Meta's actions have maintained its dominance in the social networking market at the expense of innovation and consumer choice. 
The lawsuit suggests that without the acquisitions, Instagram and WhatsApp could have evolved into independent competitors capable of challenging Meta's position.
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The FTC filed its lawsuit in 2020, alleging that Meta violated antitrust laws by eliminating competition through its high-profile acquisitions. While Meta contends its investments have enhanced user experiences, the agency has expressed concerns over market consolidation and potential abuse of monopoly power. 
Judge Boasberg acknowledged the difficulties of applying traditional antitrust frameworks to evolving digital markets, stating, "The Commission faces hard questions about whether its claims can hold up in the crucible of trial." The judge also noted Meta's arguments regarding competition from platforms like TikTok and YouTube warrant examination during the proceedings.
Why It Matters: If the FTC succeeds in proving its case, it could set a precedent for tech industry antitrust enforcement, potentially reshaping the digital landscape. Meta's spokesperson argues that the acquisitions, which brought Instagram and WhatsApp under its umbrella, have significantly benefited users through improved services and accessibility.
The case builds on past regulatory concerns. The FTC recently alleged <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39189663/mark-zuckerbergs-meta-withheld-key-details-in-instagram-and-whatsapp-acquisitions-ftc-claims">Meta withheld critical information</a> during its acquisition reviews, a claim supported by newly surfaced evidence. This follows earlier fines in Europe for similar issues surrounding the WhatsApp deal.
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Shares of Hims &amp; Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) traded higher on Monday in response to President-elect Donald Trump&#8217;s plans to nominate Marty Makary to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Here&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HIMS/news">what you need to know.</a>
What To Know: Market optimism surrounding Makary's selection may have bolstered Hims &amp; Hers shares on Monday as investors anticipate that the nomination could bring favorable regulatory changes to the sector. Makary is a proponent of telehealth and an executive at Sesame, a company that connects consumers to physicians who can prescribe compounded weight-loss drugs.
Hunterbrook Capital released a <a href="https://hntrbrk.com/hims-follow-up/">bullish report</a> on Monday announcing a long position in Hims &amp; Hers Health, citing potential benefits from Makary&#8217;s leadership at the FDA. The report suggests that Makary's background and expertise could stabilize the compounded GLP-1 drug market, in which Hims &amp; Hers Health is actively involved.
The report also highlighted regulatory challenges Hims &amp; Hers Health has faced, including fluctuating FDA guidance on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/11/41718402/whats-going-on-with-hims-hers-health-stock-monday">drug shortages</a> and scrutiny over its prescribing practices. Makary's history with telehealth and compounded drugs may signal a more supportive regulatory environment, driving investor optimism.
Hims has been expanding into the weight-loss drug market with compounded GLP-1 products, which are cheaper alternatives to branded drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro. Regulatory clarity under Makary's potential leadership is seen as a positive development for the company.
HIMS Price Action: Hims &amp; Hers shares closed Monday up 23.9% at $31.39, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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For NBC, big balloons mean a bigger budget.
What Happened: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, known for its extravagant performances and cartoon character floats, is getting pricier. 
Since 1953, the peacock-branded network has aired the iconic turkey-day tradition. And, according to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/nbc-ready-to-pay-triple-to-gobble-up-thanksgiving-parade-broadcast-rights-e18fd95f?mod=hp_lead_pos5">The Wall Street Journal</a>, NBC is considering a $60-million agreement — triple the current $20 million rate — to secure those rights through the next decade. 
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So why the hefty price? Consider the appeal of live events in a streaming-dominated world. 
Comcast Corp.-owned (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>) NBC and other traditional forms of TV are struggling to keep audiences after the whole cord-cutting trend. Marquee moments like parades, football games, boxing matches and awards shows are now popping up streaming services.
For NBC, the bet is that Peacock streaming customers will tune into the Nov. 28 crowd-pleaser, which is expected to feature celebrity appearances and live Broadway performances. 
Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) can relate. The Burbank, California-based conglomerate shelled out a 20% premium to swipe the Grammy Awards from Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>), which had been airing it on CBS.
Why It Matters: The value of a live audience is as buoyant as a giant Snoopy balloon.
Nearly 30 million viewers tuned in to watch last year's parade, and this Thursday morning promises another spectacle of at least 11 marching bands, 28 clown crews, 22 balloons and 33 floats.
As for performers, viewers can expect a lineup of famous faces, including Charli D'Amelio, original &#8220;Wicked&#8221; star Idina Menzel, &#8220;Tonight Show&#8221; host Jimmy Fallon with The Roots, Coco Jones, Liza Colón-Zayas, The Temptations, T-Pain and the New York Liberty.
The route stretches 2.5 miles. It begins at 77th Street and Central Park West and winds its way down to Macy's Herald Square, the flagship store of Macy&#8217;s Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/M#NYSE">M</a>).
For those in New York City eager to preview the parade prep, the balloon inflation event happens Wednesday, Nov. 27, on the Upper West Side — a chance to get up close and personal with the towering inflatable icons.
Per <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/11/21/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-2024/76454992007/">USA Today</a>, this year&#8217;s event will debut new balloons, including Minnie Mouse, the Extraordinary Noorah and Gabby from Gabby&#8217;s Dollhouse.
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Eastman Kodak Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KODK#NYSE">KODK</a>) shares closed Monday&#8217;s session up more than 18% after the company announced plans to terminate its U.S. pension program. Here&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KODK/news">what you need to know.</a>
What To Know: In a new regulatory filing, Kodak said the Kodak Retirement Income Plan Trust entered into a purchase and sale agreement with Mastercard Foundation in which Mastercard will purchase certain private equity ownership interests and other illiquid assets. 
Kodak will sell the illiquid assets with a value of $764.4 million for a purchase price of $550.6 million in cash. Additional buyers will acquire $87.3 million in assets.
According to <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/kodak-prepares-to-terminate-u-s-pension-book-gain-of-more-than-500-million-d0cfb621?mod=lead_feature_below_a_pos3">The Wall Street Journal</a>, Kodak&#8217;s pension plan is overfunded, with $3.5 billion in assets and $2.3 billion in liabilities. The termination process will involve selling illiquid assets, settling liabilities and replacing the plan with a new retirement program. 
The termination is expected to result in a cash gain of $530 million to $585 million after taxes. Kodak plans to use these proceeds to reduce its $460 million in long-term debt, which includes a 12.5% term loan. Under its credit agreement, the company must reduce its debt balance to $200 million with proceeds of this size.
This move is aimed at improving Kodak's financial health, reducing interest expenses and investing in core business areas like pharmaceutical chemicals. The process is expected to take over a year and plan participants will retain the full value of their benefits through annuities or lump-sum payouts.
Kodak closed its latest quarter with $214 million in cash after reporting a quarterly profit of $18 million.
KODK Price Action: Eastman Kodak shares closed Monday at $6.24 after gaining 18.4% during regular trading hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Tim Draper, a prominent venture capitalist and cryptocurrency enthusiast, has made Bitcoin price predictions since 2014.
That year, Draper predicted Bitcoin to be $10,000 by the end of 2017. Despite skepticism, his forecast proved accurate, as Bitcoin hit $10,000 in November 2017 during its dramatic bull run.
In 2018, Draper forecast Bitcoin to reach $250,000 by the end of 2022. This bold prediction was not fully realized, though Bitcoin did reach an all-time high of approximately $69,000 in November 2021.
When Bitcoin failed to hit the target price in 2018, Draper extended the timeline to mid-2023. The futurist and investor based this target price on mass adoption, particularly by women and retail investors.
Draper said in an interview with Benzinga: "My first prediction was in 2014 when Bitcoin was at $180. I said that it would be $10,000 in three years. Sure enough, by the end of 2017, Bitcoin hit $10,000. Since then, I have not been as prescient. I thought Bitcoin would hit $250,000 by 2022! I think I am going to be three years off.&#8221; Draper added: &#8220;I think we can chalk those three years up to a weak government that regulated rather than encouraged new technologies. Our new government is more encouraging."
Since the U.S. presidential election in November, the crypto world has been celebrating with a decidedly more bullish outlook. Though many tokens have seen significant gains, including Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), Bitcoin has taken center stage, reaching a record high of $99,000 on Nov. 21, the second all-time high of the month.
Benzinga asked Draper what his prediction was for Bitcoin with the end of 2024 rapidly approaching and he responded: "This is just the beginning! If you are asking about price prediction, I would say about Bitcoin will reach about $120,000 by end of year."
Benzinga asked Draper what drives his future forecasts for Bitcoin, he pointed to the superiority of the cryptocurrency over traditional fiat and long-term trends in usage.
"It is a long-term trend. Bitcoin is just better technology than using banks and governments as the trusted third party. It is transparent, global, open, keeps perfect records, etcetera. It will make the world wealthier. When retailers (for currency) and governments (for taxes) realize that Bitcoin will save them money on each transaction, then there will be a great incentive for everyone to use Bitcoin."
When asked for his prognostication for 2025, Draper said he is holding out for the $250,000 level and cited the proposed U.S. Bitcoin reserve as a contributing factor.
"Assuming a standard supply and demand curve, if there is a big buyer like that, the price will continue to rise. I think 2025 is the year Bitcoin will finally hit my mark of $250,000," Draper noted.
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Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, <a href="https://x.com/saylor/status/1861033309934862601">tweeted today</a><a href="https://x.com/saylor/status/1861033309934862601" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a>that the company acquired $5.4 billion in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), the single biggest purchase of the world's leading decentralized digital currency.
In the tweet, Saylor stated, "MicroStrategy has acquired 55,500 BTC for ~$5.4 billion at ~$97,862 per #bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 35.2% QTD and 59.3% YTD. As of 11/24/2024, we hodl 386,700 $BTC acquired for ~$21.9 billion at ~$56,761 per bitcoin. $MSTR"
This is after the news that the company is making $500 million a day with its Bitcoin holdings, which Saylor said have appreciated by $5.4 billion over the past two weeks. Saylor predicted Bitcoin could reach $13 million by 2045, which would elevate its market cap to $250 trillion. 
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Nathan Berkley, CEO of Muhdo Health Limited, a health technology company specializing in DNA and epigenetic testing which incorporates cryptocurrency into its operations, has a bullish outlook on Bitcoin and independently concurs with Draper's forecast.
"I think we could see Bitcoin hit $120,000. With U.S. sentiment being positive to this market now, and understanding Web3 can have real impact, it's a great time to be in the space," Berkley noted.
Lisa Loud, executive director of Secret Network Foundation, a blockchain platform designed to enable privacy-preserving decentralized applications, said: "The Bitcoin of today is not the Bitcoin of 2020: we have a broader finance interest, politics, and uncertain regulatory changes. A conservative estimate would say it will end in the range of $92,000-115,000, but if we get a large opt-in from mainstream, we could blow this estimate out of the water."
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The Q4 earnings report for Blue Bird (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLBD#NASDAQ">BLBD</a>) was released on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 04:00 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the latest announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Blue Bird missed estimated earnings by -16.0%, reporting an EPS of $0.77 versus an estimate of $0.92.
Revenue was up $47.25 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Performance in Previous Earnings</h3>
During the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.4, leading to a 0.0% increase share price change the next day.
Here's a look at Blue Bird's past performance:

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
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<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.51</td>
<td>0.48</td>
<td>0.37</td>
<td>0.48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.91</td>
<td>0.89</td>
<td>0.91</td>
<td>0.66</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>328.60M</td>
<td>298.41M</td>
<td>275.13M</td>
<td>290.11M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>333.37M</td>
<td>345.92M</td>
<td>317.66M</td>
<td>302.96M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Blue Bird <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLBD/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Enanta Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENTA#NASDAQ">ENTA</a>) released its Q4 earnings on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 04:01 PM.
Here's what's important from the earnings announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Enanta Pharma beat estimated earnings by 4.0%, reporting an EPS of $-1.36 versus an estimate of $-1.41.
Revenue was down $4.33 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Earnings History Overview</h3>
Last quarter the company beat on EPS by $0.38 which was followed by a 1.0% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Enanta Pharma's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>-1.45</td>
<td>-1.33</td>
<td>-1.19</td>
<td>-2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>-1.07</td>
<td>-1.47</td>
<td>-1.58</td>
<td>-1.33</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>17.18M</td>
<td>16.52M</td>
<td>21.28M</td>
<td>17.50M</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>17.97M</td>
<td>17.05M</td>
<td>18.00M</td>
<td>18.93M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

To track all earnings releases for Enanta Pharma <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ENTA/earnings">visit their earnings calendar here.</a> 
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The Q4 earnings report for Central Garden &amp; Pet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENT#NASDAQ">CENT</a>) was released on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 04:02 PM.
Here's what investors need to know about the latest announcement.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Central Garden &amp; Pet beat estimated earnings by 10.0%, reporting an EPS of $-0.18 versus an estimate of $-0.2.
Revenue was down $80.66 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Previous Earnings Records</h3>
The company beat on EPS by $0.11 in the last quarter, resulting in a 6.0% increase share price change the following day.
Here's a look at Central Garden &amp; Pet's past performance:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.21</td>
<td>0.80</td>
<td>-0.14</td>
<td>0.06</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.32</td>
<td>0.99</td>
<td>0.01</td>
<td>0.08</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>1.00B</td>
<td>887.42M</td>
<td>619.95M</td>
<td>735.32M</td>
</tr>
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<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>996.35M</td>
<td>900.09M</td>
<td>634.53M</td>
<td>750.15M</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Last year, fixed income exchange traded funds accounted for nearly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/19/01/12931695/investors-piled-into-bond-etfs-last-year">a third of all ETF inflows</a>. With the Federal Reserve having raised interest rates four times, many of 2018&#39;s most popular bond ETFs were short-term bond funds.

A new fixed income ETF eschews short-term in favor of longer duration fare.

<h3>What Happened</h3>

The actively managed First Trust Long Duration Opportunities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/LGOV#NYSE">LGOV</a>) debuted Wednesday and is the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/19/01/12939268/a-new-bond-etf-to-manage-duration-risk">second new fixed income</a> ETF launched by Illinois-based First Trust this year.

LGOV&#39;s &ldquo;primary investment objective is to generate current income with a focus on preservation of capital. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in a portfolio of investment-grade debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies or government-sponsored entities, including publicly-issued U.S. Treasury securities and mortgage-related securities,&rdquo; <a href="https://www.ftportfolios.com/Retail/etf/etfSummary.aspx?Ticker=LGOV">according to First Trust</a>.

<h3>Why It&#39;s Important</h3>

LGOV comes to market amid diminishing expectations that the Federal Reserve will tighten rates this year at a pace comparable to 2018&#39;s. Some fixed income market observers believe it&#39;s possible the Fed doesn&#39;t hike rates at all this. If proven accurate, that forecast could help investors renew their taste for higher-yielding, long duration bond ETFs.

The new ETF could emphasize mortgage-backed securities as an avenue for reducing investors&#39; exposure to bond equity volatility.

&ldquo;The portfolio managers believe mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are an important piece of a diversified portfolio due to their low correlation to other core asset classes and positive credit quality trend,&rdquo; said First Trust <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190123005474/en/Trust-Launches-Trust-Long-Duration-Opportunities-ETF">in a statement</a>.

LGOV&#39;s management team considers global macroeconomic factors, broad fixed income trends and valuations across various MBS segments, among other factors, when considering additions to the fund.

<h3>What&#39;s Next</h3>

The new ETF charges 0.65 percent per year, or $65 on a $10,000 investment.

Earlier this month, First Trust introduced the First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/LDSF#NASDAQ">LDSF</a>), an actively managed, low duration fund.

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The Federal Reserve raised interest rates four times last year, stoking billions of dollars of inflows to short and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/19/01/12931695/investors-piled-into-bond-etfs-last-year">ultra-short duration bonds</a> and the related exchange traded funds.

At least one new ETF is looking to tap into investors&#39; affinity for low duration fixed income exposure.

<h3>What Happened</h3>

The First Trust Low Duration Strategic Focus ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/LDSF#NASDAQ">LDSF</a>) debuted on Friday, marking the launch of 2019&#39;s first new ETF. The latest fixed income ETF from Illinois-based First Trust is actively managed and uses the increasingly prominent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/19/01/12922150/it-may-be-time-to-look-at-this-etf-of-etfs">ETF of ETFs strategy</a>.

LDSF &ldquo;seeks to generate current income, with a secondary objective of preservation of capital,&rdquo; <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190104005302/en/Trust-Launches-Trust-Duration-Strategic-Focus-ETF">according to a First Trust statement</a>. &ldquo;The fund seeks to achieve these objectives by allocating primarily among First Trust ETFs, but may also include other ETFs representing various asset classes, aimed at providing diversification benefits and less interest rate sensitivity when compared to traditional core fixed income benchmarks over time.&rdquo;

<h3>Why It&#39;s Important</h3>

As an actively managed using the ETF of ETFs strategy, LDSF offers investors exposure to an array of fixed income segments, including but not limited to bank loans, emerging markets bonds, high-yield corporates and U.S. government debt.

While short-duration bonds were in style last year, bolstered by the Fed&#39;s four rate hikes, Fed fund futures currently price in expectations for zero interest rate increases this year. If the Fed slows its pace of rate hikes or stops altogether, bond investors could be compelled to take on more interest rate risk in search of additional income.

LDSF uses credit analysis and disciplined portfolio construction to identify compelling fixed income opportunities.

The new ETF&#39;s holdings currently include the First Trust Low Duration Opportunities ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/LMBS#NASDAQ">LMBS</a>), First Trust Senior Loan Fund (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/FTSL#NASDAQ">FTSL</a>) and the First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="/stock/FTSM#NASDAQ">FTSM</a>). Those three First Trust ETFs combine for over 87 percent of <a href="https://www.ftportfolios.com/Retail/Etf/EtfHoldings.aspx?Ticker=LDSF">LDSF&#39;s roster</a>.

LDSF aims to have a portfolio duration of three years or less. The new ETF charges 0.86 percent per year, or $86 on a $10,000 investment.

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