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Donoghue Forlines Launches DF Tactical 30 ETF (DFTT), Expanding Decade-Long Partnership with Ultimus

Ultimus expands servicing for DF Tactical 30 ETF, signaling operational scale

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    <p>Ultimus Fund Solutions expands its partnership with Donoghue Forlines to service the DF Tactical 30 ETF (DFTT), which began trading on November 11, 2025. The ETF uses a momentum-based screen of the 30 largest US companies with quarterly rebalances and a tactical overlay to shift into short-term Treasuries during downturns, aiming to manage downside risk. The move underscores growing demand for ETF infrastructure outsourcing.</p>
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    <ul><li>Ultimus expands servicing for DF Tactical 30 ETF (DFTT) launched 2025.</li><li>DFTT uses momentum-based selection of top-30 from large US firms.</li><li>ETF expense ratio is 0.70%.</li><li>Donoghue Forlines and Ultimus extend partnership to DFTT.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>DF Tactical 30 ETF (DFTT)</strong>: NYSE Arca listing; momentum-based 30-stock index; launched in 2025.</li><li><strong>Ultimus Fund Solutions (N/A)</strong>: Private fund administrator; expanded servicing to DFTT, reflecting outsourcing demand in ETF infrastructure.</li><li><strong>Donoghue Forlines (N/A)</strong>: Boston-based tactical investment firm; sponsor/manager of DF Tactical 30 ETF.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>Category: Corporate Developments. It highlights a service-provider expansion within the ETF ecosystem, signaling potential efficiency improvements and scale benefits for DFTT without an explicit earnings or regulatory catalyst.</p>
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    <ul><li>DFTT outsourcing expansion signals strengthening post-launch infrastructure.</li><li>DFTT launched in 2025; ongoing support could affect trading efficiency.</li><li>Expense ratio remains at 0.70%, keeping cost structure competitive.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>DF Tactical 30 ETF ticker: DFTT.</li><li>Launch date: November 11, 2025.</li><li>Expense ratio: 0.70%.</li><li>Quarterly reconstitution and rebalance.</li><li>Ultimus expanded servicing to DFTT as part of Donoghue Forlines engagement.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Near-term neutral to modestly bullish; improved operations could support DFTT’s efficiency and scalability over 3–6 months.</p>
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    <h2>Donoghue Forlines Launches DF Tactical 30 ETF (DFTT), Expanding Decade-Long Partnership with Ultimus</h2>
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    <p>In Cincinnati, on June 2, 2026, Ultimus Fund Solutions expanded its long-standing partnership with Donoghue Forlines to include servicing the DF Tactical 30 ETF (NYSE: DFTT). This extension adds ETF servicing to Ultimus’s existing administration of Donoghue Forlines’ mutual funds and variable insurance trusts (VITs). The DF Tactical 30 ETF, which launched on November 11, 2025, now benefits from Ultimus’s technology-powered post-trade services as part of a decade-long collaboration.</p>
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    <h3>DF Tactical 30 ETF (DFTT) Overview</h3>
    <p>The DF Tactical 30 ETF seeks to track the DF Risk-Managed Tactical Top 30 Index, a rules-based strategy that selects the <strong>30</strong> highest-momentum stocks from the <strong>100</strong> largest US companies by market capitalization. Holdings are weighted by market cap and momentum score, and the portfolio is reconstituted and rebalanced quarterly. The fund also incorporates a tactical overlay designed to shift assets into short-term Treasuries during periods of sustained market weakness, with the goal of managing downside risk while maintaining long-term growth potential. The fund trades on NYSE Arca under the ticker <strong>DFTT</strong> with a net expense ratio of <strong>0.70%</strong>.</p>
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      <li><strong>Ticker:</strong> DFTT</li>
      <li><strong>Exchange:</strong> NYSE Arca</li>
      <li><strong>Launch date:</strong> November 11, 2025</li>
      <li><strong>Index tracked:</strong> DF Risk-Managed Tactical Top 30 Index</li>
      <li><strong>Expense ratio:</strong> 0.70%</li>
      <li><strong>Strategy emphasis:</strong> momentum-based stock selection with a tactical Treasuries overlay</li>
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    <h3>Onboarding and Launch Support for the ETF</h3>
    <p>To support the ETF's launch, Ultimus provided comprehensive onboarding guidance, drawing on its experience across the ETF industry to assist with regulatory compliance, operational workflows, and a structured launch process.</p>
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      <p>Jeffrey Thompson, President and CEO of Donoghue Forlines, stated, "Ultimus has been a trustworthy and experienced partner, guiding us through the successful implementation of our new investment structure. Their support allows us to continue delivering innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of our investors."</p>
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      <p>Kevin Wolf, EVP, Head of Client Strategies at Ultimus, commented, "Our decade-long relationship with the Donoghue team reflects the nature of how we do business, acting as an extension of our clients' team and supporting new product launches. As ETFs become integral to modern portfolios, we remain dedicated to helping asset managers bring these products to market efficiently."</p>
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    <h3>About the Firms</h3>
    <p><strong>About Ultimus</strong></p>
    <p>Ultimus Fund Solutions is a leading provider of full-service fund administration, accounting, and investor solutions, supporting asset managers and investment funds of all types and sizes. With cutting-edge technology, industry expertise, and a consultative approach, Ultimus is committed to delivering tailored solutions and superior service. Headquarters are located in Cincinnati, Ohio, with operational offices in key cities nationwide. Ultimus employs more than 1,200 seasoned professionals, servicing over 2,500 total traditional and alternative funds with more than <strong>$775 billion</strong> in assets under administration. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.ultimusfundsolutions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ultimusfundsolutions.com</a>.</p>

    <p><strong>About Donoghue Forlines</strong></p>
    <p>Donoghue Forlines is a Boston-based tactical investment firm specializing in active, risk-managed portfolios since 1986. The firm offers a full suite of proactive strategies designed to help advisors and their clients manage risk when market conditions warrant, with the goal of keeping investors disciplined through full market cycles. Information on the DF Tactical 30 ETF (NYSE: DFTT) is available at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=0RUM-PCfBAIzsBTvLF9F894a5IuzMCT-vraisJNnycPFzZrvmCFyGJo92JoAHWCwn5fqMFnud3JUMxOTeiqALYt-A0J_jQ8Wr1zb45likX6QFOBKUz8QVf5VEEuE1wNA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><u>www.donoghueforlinesetfs.com</u></a>. For more information about Donoghue Forlines, visit <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=0RUM-PCfBAIzsBTvLF9F8_8rfGMKhwsCtxn6Aixhg2fnb45BUAnopO76PXw7dNdz3hN4shUz0MHFZr6tQQU9OMV6xcJx0VchpShtkq-l9DXqbwnc18EJDeljQLxYl7Dx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><u>www.donoghueforlines.com</u></a>.</p>
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    <h3>Important Disclosures and Risk Warnings</h3>
    <p><em>Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the DF Tactical 30 ETF carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. The prospectus may be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-642-4276 or by visiting <a href="http://www.donoghueforlinesetfs.com" title="www.donoghueforlinesetfs.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.donoghueforlinesetfs.com</a>. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The DF Tactical 30 ETF is distributed by Northern Lights Distributors LLC, a member FINRA/SIPC. Donoghue Forlines LLC is not affiliated with Northern Lights Distributors, LLC.</em></p>
    <p><em>ETFs involve risks including possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee that any investment strategy will achieve its objectives, generate profits or avoid losses. The value of the fund's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. While the shares of ETFs are tradeable on secondary markets, they may not readily trade in all market conditions and may trade at significant discounts in period of market stress. ETFs trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk, fluctuate in market value and may trade at prices above or below the ETF's net asset value. Brokerage commissions and ETF expenses will reduce returns. The ETF is newly formed and has limited operating history.</em></p>
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    <p>CONTACT: Marketing@UltimusFundSolutions.com</p>
    <p><sup>COD00001019 5/11/2026</sup></p>
    <p><sup>20260514-5475325 5/11/2026</sup></p>
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Ultimus Fund Solutions expands its partnership with Donoghue Forlines to service the DF Tactical 30 ETF (DFTT), which began trading on November 11, 2025. The ETF uses a momentum-based screen of the 30 largest US companies with quarterly rebalances and a tactical overlay to shift into short-term Treasuries during downturns, aiming to manage downside risk. The move underscores growing demand for ETF infrastructure outsourcing.

Donoghue Forlines Launches DF Tactical 30 ETF (DFTT), Expanding Decade-Long Partnership with Ultimus

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