Roundhill Investments Announces Collegiate Athlete Brand Ambassadors

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Roundhill Investments announced a new brand ambassador program for its MVP - The Pro Sports ETF, enlisting collegiate athletes such as Frank Gore Jr. and Morgan Pankow. This initiative aims to leverage the recent name, image, and likeness (NIL) ruling, which allows college athletes to earn from their personal brand. The MVP ETF primarily invests in publicly traded professional sports teams and leagues, as well as sports media and apparel companies. Roundhill views NIL as a transformative opportunity for both the sports industry and collegiate athletics.

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• Introduction of a brand ambassador program with collegiate athletes, enhancing brand visibility.
• MVP ETF is the first globally to focus on investments in professional sports teams and leagues.
• Utilization of the NIL ruling to support and educate student-athletes, potentially increasing exposure.

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• None.

NEW YORK, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Roundhill Investments, a registered investment advisor and ETF sponsor focused on developing innovative financial products, today announced a brand ambassador program with collegiate athletes for MVP - The Pro Sports ETF.

Roundhill's MVP ETF brand ambassadors include:

• Frank Gore Jr, running back at Southern Miss University.
• Morgan Pankow, golfer at University of Miami.
• D'Vonte Price, running back at Florida International University.
• Dawson Deaton, offensive lineman at Texas Tech.
• Shemar Thornton, wide receiver at Florida International University.

Roundhill Investments worked with First Round Management to facilitate the name, image, and likeness ambassadorships.

"Roundhill is excited to have the opportunity to support collegiate athletes in light of the milestone name, image, and likeness ruling. We believe NIL will revolutionize the business of sports and collegiate athletics," commented Matias Dorta of Roundhill Investments.

MVP is the first ETF globally to primarily allocate capital into publicly traded professional teams and leagues including the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, WWE, Manchester United, Juventus, Formula One, and more. The fund also invests in sports media and apparel companies such as Nike, Adidas, and MSG Entertainment.

"With college athletes around the country now able to earn compensation for their name, image, and likeness, we're ecstatic to launch a brand ambassador program to further educate & support college student athletes," said Joe Pompliano, MVP ETF partner and founder of Huddle Up.

To learn more about the fund, please visit roundhillinvestments.com/etf/mvp.

About Roundhill Investments:

Roundhill Investments is a registered investment adviser focused on developing innovative financial products designed to offer exposure to investment themes that appeal to the next generation of investors. To learn more about the company, please visit roundhillinvestments.com.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. For a prospectus or summary prospectus with this and other information about Roundhill ETFs please visit the website at https://www.roundhillinvestments.com/etf/mvp. Read the prospectus or summary prospectus carefully before investing.

Investment involves risk including the possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee that fund will achieve its investment objectives and may not be suitable for all investors. The Index is heavily dependent on proprietary quantitative models and data supplied by third parties. When Models and Data prove to be incorrect or incomplete, the Fund's portfolio can be expected to also reflect the errors.

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FAQ

What is the MVP ETF announced by Roundhill Investments?

The MVP ETF is the first investment fund focusing on publicly traded professional teams and leagues, as well as sports-related companies.

Who are the brand ambassadors for MVP ETF?

The brand ambassadors include collegiate athletes such as Frank Gore Jr., Morgan Pankow, and D'Vonte Price.

How does NIL affect the MVP ETF?

The NIL ruling allows collegiate athletes to earn from their image and name, which Roundhill aims to utilize through their new ambassador program.

When was the brand ambassador program for the MVP ETF announced?

The program was announced on July 29, 2021.

Where can I find more information about the MVP ETF?

More information can be found at roundhillinvestments.com/etf/mvp.