

AI-driven data-center dealmaking is surging. ETFs like MNA, IAI, KBWB, CHAT offer ways to tap the M&A boom tied to AI infrastructure.

Global M&A activity hits $1.29T in Q3, fueled by rate-cut hopes and record U.S. bank deals, signaling strong momentum for dealmaking.

After holding steady for much of 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve finally instituted the first rate cut of 25 basis points, which could help jumpstart more mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity. Likewise, this and further rate cuts could benefit exchange traded funds (ETFs) that provide exposure to M&A dealmaking.

M&A deals are booming in 2025 despite fewer transactions -- megadeals, AI bets and Fed cuts may fuel ETFs like MNA, IAI, KBWB & CHAT.

For investors seeking momentum, NYLI Merger Arbitrage ETF MNA is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 11.56% from its 52-week low price of $30.36/share.

For investors seeking momentum, NYLI Merger Arbitrage ETF MNA is probably on the radar. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 9.82% from its 52-week low price of $30.36/share.

Deal making should rise in 2024 due to easing inflation and interest rate cuts, pent-up demand for deals, and strategic initiatives taken by companies.

After two years of subdued dealmaking, key Wall Street banks have been witnessing a resurgence in investment banking activity.