Weekly ETF Industry News Recap | July 13-17, 2026

ETF Weekly Update (July 13- 17): New launches, fund moves, and filings shape a dynamic week across U.S., Europe, and Canada.

United States ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

John Hancock Launches Active Large-Cap Opportunities ETF

Manulife John Hancock Investments has launched the John Hancock Large Cap Opportunities ETF (JLCO), an actively managed U.S. equity fund focused on long-term capital appreciation through a high-conviction portfolio of primarily large-cap stocks. Managed by Manulife Investment Management, the strategy has been run since 2020 and is now available in an ETF wrapper. JLCO expands the firm's ETF lineup to 20 funds and reflects growing demand for active ETFs that combine active stock selection with the tax efficiency and flexibility of the ETF structure.

VistaShares Expands Supercycle ETF Suite With Space, Defense and Robotics

VistaShares has launched three actively managed thematic ETFs: the VistaShares Space Supercycle ETF (GALX), Defense Supercycle ETF (AMMO), and Robotics Supercycle ETF (RTOO). Each fund uses the firm's patent-pending "Bill of Materials" investment process, which aims to identify companies across entire industry value chains rather than focusing on a handful of headline names. The ETFs are guided by an investment committee that includes entrepreneurs, industry executives, and technology specialists, reflecting VistaShares' emphasis on expert-driven portfolio construction. The launches expand the firm's Supercycle lineup beyond AI and electrification as VistaShares surpasses $2 billion in assets under management.

GMO Launches Power Infrastructure ETF Focused on Electrification

GMO has launched the actively managed GMO Power Infrastructure ETF (KWH), targeting companies positioned to benefit from long-term investment in power generation, grid modernization, and electrification. The fund invests across the global power infrastructure value chain, including energy storage, efficiency technologies, and enabling materials, with a focus on quality businesses trading at attractive valuations. GMO says rising electricity demand from AI data centers, electric vehicles, industrial growth, and emerging markets is creating a durable investment opportunity.

KraneShares Launches LUMA ETF Targeting AI Optical Infrastructure

KraneShares has launched the actively managed KraneShares Photonic and Optical ETF (LUMA), providing exposure to companies developing optical networking technologies that support AI-driven data infrastructure. The fund invests globally across public and select private companies involved in optical interconnects, transceivers, fiber-optic cables, and other photonics technologies. KraneShares expects growing demand for high-speed AI connectivity to drive long-term growth, citing estimates that the AI networking infrastructure market could exceed $150 billion by 2028.

Y’all Street Launches U.S.-Vaulted Physical Gold and Silver ETFs

The Y’all Street Physical Gold ETF (YSAU) and Y’all Street Physical Silver ETF (YSAG) have begun trading on Nasdaq, offering physically backed bullion exposure with all assets stored in the U.S. at Texas Precious Metals Depository. The funds hold fully allocated, segregated gold and silver bars rather than unallocated metal, aiming to reduce counterparty and foreign custody risks. Texas Precious Metals serves as the sole custodian, making the ETFs the first U.S.-listed bullion funds to store 100% of their physical holdings on American soil.

TappAlpha Launches Magnificent 10 Growth & Income ETF

TappAlpha has launched the TappAlpha Cboe Magnificent 10 Growth & Daily Income ETF (Cboe: TMGN), expanding its options-based Growth + Income ETF lineup. The fund provides exposure to the equal-weighted Cboe Magnificent 10 Index while using a daily options overlay to generate tax-efficient income. The index includes Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Tesla, Broadcom, AMD, and Palantir. TMGN follows TappAlpha surpassing $500 million in assets under management and broadens its suite of income-focused equity ETFs.

Virtus Launches Active U.S. Preferred Securities Income ETF

Virtus Investment Partners has launched the Virtus InfraCap Preferred and Income Securities ETF (VPFF), an actively managed fund focused on U.S. preferred securities and hybrid income investments. The ETF will invest at least 80% of assets in preferred and similar income-producing securities, using a fundamental approach to identify issuers with strong cash generation and attractive valuations while avoiding preferreds with unfavorable yield-to-call profiles. VPFF may also invest in baby bonds, convertible securities, and senior notes, with an initial focus on the financial and real estate sectors.

YieldMax Launches SpaceX Option Income Strategy ETF

YieldMax has launched the YieldMax SPCX Option Income Strategy ETF (YSPC), an options-based income fund linked to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX). Rather than investing directly in SpaceX, the ETF uses derivatives to seek current income while providing indirect exposure to the private company's value. Managed by Tidal Investments, YSPC joins YieldMax's single-stock option income ETF lineup and is expected to announce its first distribution on July 29 as part of the firm's Group 2 distribution schedule.

XFUNDS Launches Memory ETF Combining AI Exposure With Weekly Income

XFUNDS has launched the XFUNDS Memory Income ETF (NYSE: DRMY), an actively managed ETF that combines exposure to the AI memory semiconductor industry with an options-based income strategy. The fund invests across the memory ecosystem—including companies involved in HBM, DRAM, NAND, NOR, SSDs, HDDs, and embedded memory technologies—targeting businesses expected to benefit from rising AI and high-performance computing demand. To generate income, DRMY employs actively managed options strategies, including synthetic covered calls and credit call and put spreads, with the goal of delivering weekly cash distributions while maintaining exposure to the sector's long-term growth potential.

Neuberger Launches Active Quality Equity ETF for Core Portfolios

Neuberger Berman has launched the Neuberger Quality Select ETF (NQLT), an actively managed fund investing in a concentrated portfolio of quality mid- and large-cap U.S. companies. Managed by Daniel Hanson, the ETF focuses on businesses with durable competitive advantages, strong cash flow, and high returns on invested capital while avoiding speculative growth stocks. NQLT carries a net expense ratio of 0.48% and expands Neuberger’s active ETF lineup to 14 funds, reflecting continued demand for actively managed ETFs offering transparency, liquidity, and differentiated investment strategies.

Columbia Threadneedle Launches Two Premium Income ETFs

Columbia Threadneedle has launched two actively managed income-focused ETFs: the Columbia High Dividend Premium Income ETF (CDPI) and the Columbia Research Enhanced Core Premium Income ETF (RECI). Both funds combine equity portfolios with actively managed covered call strategies to generate high monthly income while seeking capital appreciation. CDPI focuses on higher-yielding dividend-paying stocks, while RECI tracks a proprietary research-enhanced U.S. large- and mid-cap equity portfolio. Both funds use index options designed to receive favorable Section 1256 tax treatment, offering investors tax-efficient income alongside equity exposure.

Qualivian Launches Concentrated ETF Targeting Long-Term Quality Compounders

Qualivian Investment Partners launches the Qualivian Focus Fund ETF (QFF), an actively managed ETF investing in a concentrated portfolio of 20–25 large- and mid-cap companies the adviser views as high-quality businesses trading at reasonable valuations. The strategy targets firms with durable competitive advantages, strong capital allocation, high returns on capital, and long-term growth potential. Using a four-stage fundamental research process, the fund aims for 3–5 year holding periods, limits individual positions to 12% of assets, and typically caps sector exposure at 30%–35%, while remaining non-diversified.

SEI Launches Active U.S. Equity ETF Using Multi-Factor Strategy

SEI has launched the SEI QiM U.S. Equity Factor Allocation Active ETF (SEUS), an actively managed fund that uses a quantitative model to select U.S. stocks with attractive valuations, strong profitability, and positive earnings momentum. The strategy evaluates companies across four factor groups—Value, Momentum, Quality, and Low Volatility—and actively adjusts factor exposure as market conditions change. Investing at least 80% of assets in U.S. equities and equity-related securities, the ETF aims to deliver long-term capital growth and income through systematic stock selection and portfolio optimization.

Leverage Shares launches Launches Long and Short SK Hynix Single-Stock ETFs

Leverage Shares has launched two single-stock ETFs tied to newly listed AI memory-chip leader SK Hynix: the Leverage Shares 2x Long SK Hynix Daily ETF (SKHX) and the 1x Short SK Hynix Daily ETF (SKHZ). Listed on Cboe, the funds provide traders with leveraged bullish or inverse bearish exposure from the stock’s first day of trading. Both carry a 0.75% management fee and are designed for short-term tactical trading, resetting daily. The launch builds on Themes ETFs’ strategy of introducing leveraged products alongside high-profile IPOs, following its earlier SpaceX-linked ETF debut.

GraniteShares Expands Leveraged Lineup With NetApp, Teradata and Bitdeer ETFs

GraniteShares has launched three new 2x leveraged single-stock ETFs: the GraniteShares 2x Long NTAP Daily ETF (NTAL), 2x Long TDC Daily ETF (TDCL), and 2x Long BTDR Daily ETF (BTDL). The funds seek to deliver 200% of the daily return of NetApp, Teradata, and Bitdeer Technologies, respectively, offering traders leveraged exposure without using margin or options. The launches further expand GraniteShares' single-stock ETF lineup, which targets high-conviction technology, AI, crypto, and digital infrastructure companies.

GraniteShares Launches First U.S.-Listed Leveraged ETFs on SK Hynix

GraniteShares has introduced the first U.S.-listed leveraged ETFs tied to SK Hynix, launching the GraniteShares 2x Long SK Hynix Daily ETF (SKUU) and GraniteShares 2x Short SK Hynix Daily ETF (SKDD). The funds seek +200% and -200% of the stock’s daily return, respectively, following SK Hynix’s record-breaking Nasdaq ADR listing. The launch gives traders bullish and bearish leveraged exposure to one of the world’s leading AI memory chip suppliers, expanding GraniteShares’ growing lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs focused on major technology and AI companies.

ProShares Expands Single-Stock Range with 2x SK hynix ETF

ProShares has launched the ProShares Ultra SK hynix ETF (SKHU), an actively managed leveraged ETF targeting 2x the daily performance of SK hynix’s U.S.-listed ADR. The fund enables investors to amplify bullish exposure to the South Korean memory chip maker, whose products are central to AI infrastructure, data centers, and advanced computing. SKHU broadens ProShares’ single-stock ETF lineup, joining leveraged funds tied to companies such as NVIDIA, Tesla, Palantir, Coinbase, Circle, and SpaceX, as investor demand for targeted AI-related exposure continues to grow.

Corgi Launches Lowest-Cost 2x Leveraged SK Hynix ETF in U.S. Market

Corgi Funds has launched the Corgi SK Hynix 2x Daily ETF (SK) on Cboe BZX, offering 2x daily leveraged exposure to the U.S.-listed ADR of SK Hynix. The firm says the fund’s 0.50% net expense ratio is the lowest among U.S.-listed 2x long SK Hynix ETFs, undercutting competing products from Leverage Shares, ProShares, T-REX, and GraniteShares. The ETF targets active traders seeking leveraged exposure to the AI memory-chip leader, while emphasizing that it is designed for daily trading rather than long-term holding due to leverage reset and compounding effects.

REX Shares Launches 2x Leveraged SK hynix ETF

REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management have launched the T-REX 2X Long SK Hynix Daily Target ETF (HYNX), a leveraged single-stock ETF targeting 200% of the daily performance of SK hynix’s U.S.-traded ADR. The fund is designed for short-term traders seeking amplified exposure to the AI memory chip maker and does not aim to deliver its target return over periods longer than a single trading day. HYNX expands the T-REX lineup of leveraged ETFs focused on high-profile technology, crypto, and growth stocks.

Direxion Launches 2x Leveraged SK Hynix ETF for U.S. Traders

Direxion has launched the Direxion Daily SK Hynix Bull 2X ETF (SKHL), offering 200% of the daily performance of SK Hynix's U.S.-listed ADR. The fund gives tactical investors leveraged exposure to one of the leading suppliers of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, a critical component of AI infrastructure used by companies such as Nvidia and AMD. SKHL expands Direxion's lineup of semiconductor leveraged ETFs, joining its existing products focused on chipmakers including Nvidia, Micron, and the broader semiconductor sector.

Corgi Launches 13 New 2x Leveraged ETFs Covering AI, Tech and Growth Stocks

Corgi Funds has launched 13 new single-stock 2x leveraged ETFs on Cboe, including CRD (Credo), CRWC (CrowdStrike), HIMC (Hims & Hers), IREC (IREN), MHX (MARA Holdings), MRVX (Marvell), NBIC (Nebius), NOWX (ServiceNow), NVOC (Novo Nordisk), RDDC (Reddit), RGTC (Rigetti Computing), RIVC (Rivian), and VRC (Vertiv). Each ETF seeks to deliver 200% of the daily performance of its respective stock, providing active traders with leveraged exposure through a single ticker while resetting leverage each trading day.

Defiance Launches First 2x Leveraged ETF on Ouster Stock

Defiance ETFs has launched the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long OUST ETF (OUSL), the first ETF offering 2x daily leveraged exposure to Ouster, a developer of LiDAR sensors and perception software for autonomous vehicles, robotics, industrial automation, and drones. The fund seeks to deliver twice the stock’s daily return before fees and expenses, providing active traders with a tactical way to express short-term bullish views. Like other daily leveraged ETFs, OUSL resets leverage each trading day and is intended for experienced investors who actively monitor positions, as returns over longer periods can diverge significantly from 2x the underlying stock’s performance.

Tradr Launches First 2x Inverse ETFs for AAOI and Oracle

Tradr ETFs has launched the first leveraged inverse ETFs tied to Applied Optoelectronics and Oracle. The Tradr 2X Short AAOI Daily ETF (AAOZ) and Tradr 2X Short ORCL Daily ETF (ORCZ) seek to deliver -200% of the daily performance of their respective stocks, providing tactical tools for bearish trades or hedging. The launches expand Tradr's leveraged ETF lineup to 74 funds and follow strong investor adoption of its 2x long Applied Optoelectronics ETF (AAOX), which has grown to more than $275 million in assets.

ETF Launches - Cryptocurrency

T. Rowe Price Launches First Active Multi-Token Spot Crypto ETP

T. Rowe Price has launched the T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF (TKNZ), describing it as the industry's first actively managed multi-token spot exchange-traded product. The fund provides actively managed exposure to a diversified portfolio of leading cryptocurrencies—including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, XRP, Solana, and Hyperliquid—using a research-driven approach designed to capitalize on market rotations, momentum, and emerging trends. Managed by Blue Macellari and a team of four co-portfolio managers, TKNZ began trading on NYSE Arca with a 0.75% management fee through May 31, 2027 (rising to 0.90% thereafter). The launch marks T. Rowe Price's first digital asset exchange-traded product and expands its active exchange-traded lineup to 34 funds.

ETF Updates & Changes

Rainwater Equity ETF Lowers Management Fee

Rainwater Equity ETF (RW) has reduced its management fee to 0.93%, effective July 20, 2026, bringing the fund's total annual operating expenses to 0.95%, including 0.02% in acquired fund fees. The supplement also lowers the sub-advisory fee to 0.80% and updates the fund's expense example to reflect the revised fee structure. No changes were made to the ETF's investment objective or strategy.

Update

Xtrackers AI and Big Data ETF Expands Index to Quantum Computing

Xtrackers will update the methodology of the Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence and Big Data ETF (XAIX) on July 20, 2026, expanding its underlying Nasdaq index to include quantum computing as a new investment sub-theme. The changes also introduce eligibility for China A-shares through Stock Connect, allow certain $25 billion-plus IPOs to be added between scheduled rebalances, shift patent analysis to a rolling two-year basis, update ESG screening criteria, revise industry classifications, and adopt the Nasdaq Global Disruptive Technology Benchmark2 as the parent index. The changes broaden the fund's AI and data infrastructure exposure while modernizing its index construction and ESG methodology.

iShares Renames Underlying Benchmarks for Five Corporate Bond ETFs

BlackRock will update the names of the underlying benchmarks for five iShares corporate bond ETFs, effective July 27, 2026, as part of an index rebranding. The changes affect the iShares US & Intl High Yield Corp Bond ETF (GHYG), iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (SHYG), iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG), iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (SLQD), and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD). The underlying indexes will adopt the new iBoxx Global Developed Markets High Yield, iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield, and iBoxx USD Liquid Investment Grade naming conventions. The updates are administrative only and do not affect the funds' investment objectives, portfolio construction, or index methodologies.

TBG Dividend Focus ETF Permanently Reduces Management Fee

TBG Dividend Focus ETF (TBG) has permanently reduced its management fee to 0.45% from 0.59%, effective July 20, 2026, lowering the fund's total annual operating expenses to 0.45%. The fund also reduced its sub-advisory fee to 0.23% and updated its expense example to reflect the lower costs. The change formalizes a temporary fee waiver that had been in place since June, making the reduced fee structure permanent.

Defiance Announces Forward and Reverse Stock Splits Across Leveraged ETF Lineup

Defiance has announced a series of forward and reverse stock splits for its leveraged ETFs, effective August 18–19, 2026. Forward splits include the 2x Long NOK ETF (2-for-1), 2x Long KEEL ETF (4-for-1), and 2x Long OSCR ETF (3-for-1). Reverse splits affect the 2x Long OKLO, AVAV, and RCAT ETFs, along with several inverse funds tied to TSM, ASTS, AMD, SMCI, RGTI, QBTS, RKLB, and IONQ, with ratios ranging from 1-for-2 to 1-for-10. The splits will adjust share counts and prices proportionally without changing the overall value of shareholders' investments.

Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF Cuts Fees, Expands Derivatives Strategy

Cambria Chesapeake Pure Trend ETF (MFUT) has updated its prospectus to lower total annual operating expenses to 0.89% while revising its investment strategy and risk disclosures. The actively managed trend-following ETF will continue using Chesapeake's systematic approach across long and short commodity and equity index futures, options, currencies, equities, and cash, reflecting the discontinuation of short selling of securities. The supplement also adds expanded disclosure on the risks of options contracts, highlighting their continued role in the fund's derivatives-based strategy.

Blueprint Chesapeake Multi-Asset Trend ETF Updates Fees

Blueprint Chesapeake Multi-Asset Trend ETF (TFPN) has updated its prospectus to reflect revised annual fund operating expenses. The actively managed trend-following ETF now carries total annual operating expenses of 1.13%, including a 0.99% management fee, 0.11% in other expenses, and 0.03% in acquired fund fees. The supplement also revises the fund's expense example to reflect the updated fee schedule. No changes were made to the ETF's investment objective or portfolio strategy.

iShares Renames IWMW and Revamps Russell 2000 Income Strategy

BlackRock will rename the iShares Russell 2000 BuyWrite ETF (IWMW) to the iShares IWM Premium Income+ ETF and update its covered call strategy around Sept. 17, 2026. The ETF will track a new Cboe buy-write index that holds the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) while selling four staggered weekly FLEX call option tranches on the Russell 2000 Index, with a greater emphasis on generating option premium income. The fund will continue making monthly distributions, which may include return of capital, and will also change its fiscal year-end to Dec. 31.

iShares Renames IVVW and Enhances S&P 500 Income Strategy

BlackRock will rename the iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF (IVVW) to the iShares IVV Premium Income+ ETF and adopt a revised covered call strategy around Sept. 17, 2026. The ETF will track a new Cboe buy-write index that holds the iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (IVV) while selling four staggered weekly FLEX call option tranches on the S&P 500 Index, with a greater emphasis on generating option premium income. The fund will continue making monthly distributions, which may include return of capital, and will also change its fiscal year-end to Dec. 31.

iShares Renames LQDW and Revises Covered Call Strategy

BlackRock will rename the iShares Investment Grade Corporate Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF (LQDW) to the iShares LQD Premium Income+ ETF and adopt a revised covered call strategy around Sept. 17, 2026. The ETF will track a new Cboe buy-write index using four staggered weekly FLEX call option tranches on the iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF (LQD), with a greater emphasis on generating option premium income. The fund will continue making monthly distributions, which may include return of capital, and will change its fiscal year-end to Dec. 31.

iShares Renames HYGW and Updates Covered Call Strategy

BlackRock will rename the iShares High Yield Corporate Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF (HYGW) to the iShares HYG Premium Income+ ETF and introduce a revised covered call strategy around Sept. 17, 2026. The fund will track a new Cboe buy-write index that uses four staggered weekly FLEX call option tranches on the iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG), aiming to increase option premium income. The ETF will continue making monthly distributions, which may include return of capital, and will also change its fiscal year-end to Dec. 31.

iShares Renames TLTW and Revamps Treasury Option Strategy

BlackRock will rename the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF (TLTW) to the iShares TLT Premium Income+ ETF and update its covered call strategy around September 17, 2026. The fund will track a new Cboe index that uses four staggered weekly FLEX call option tranches on the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT), replacing its previous approach. The changes are intended to emphasize option premium generation while continuing to provide monthly distributions, which may include return of capital. The fund's fiscal year-end will also change to Dec. 31.

Nomura to Convert Two Mutual Funds Into Active ETFs

Nomura plans to convert its Strategic Income Fund and SMID Cap Core Fund into actively managed ETFs through tax-free reorganizations expected to close around Nov. 6, 2026. Existing shareholders will receive ETF shares of equal value, with no shareholder vote required. The firm expects the ETF structure to lower expenses, increase portfolio transparency and provide intraday trading flexibility. The Small and Mid Cap ETF is also expected to benefit from greater tax efficiency through in-kind creations and redemptions, while the Strategic Income ETF will continue to rely more heavily on cash transactions.

American Century Overhauls Mid Cap ETF With New Name and Strategy

American Century will rename the Mid Cap Growth Impact ETF to the Mid Cap Growth Insights ETF effective October 12, 2026. The fund will drop its requirement to invest in companies aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, transition from a nontransparent ETF to a fully transparent Rule 6c-11 ETF with daily portfolio disclosure, and reduce its management fee to 0.39%. While the investment objective remains unchanged, the portfolio may see higher turnover as holdings are repositioned under the revised strategy.

American Century Renames Floating Income ETF as Strategy Evolves

American Century will rename the American Century Multisector Floating Income ETF to the American Century Ultrashort Income ETF effective September 14, 2026. Alongside the name change, the fund will eliminate its policy requiring at least 80% of assets to be invested in floating-rate securities. The update gives the portfolio greater flexibility to invest across ultrashort fixed-income opportunities while reflecting a broader investment approach under its new name.

American Century Rebrands Bond ETF, Cuts Fee and Changes Ticker

American Century will rename the American Century Multisector Income ETF to the American Century Core Plus Income ETF on September 14, 2026, with its ticker changing from MUSI to ABND. The fund will also reduce its management fee to 0.29% and cap below-investment-grade holdings at 35%, while maintaining its existing investment objective. The update also introduces a refreshed portfolio management team led by Charles Tan, Stephen Bartolini, Jason Greenblath, and Paul Norris, reflecting the firm's evolving fixed-income leadership.

Xtrackers Renames Net Zero ETF Benchmark Without Strategy Changes

Xtrackers announced that, effective July 31, 2026, the underlying index for the Xtrackers Net Zero Pathway Paris Aligned US Equity ETF (USNZ) will be renamed from the Solactive ISS ESG United States Net Zero Pathway Enhanced Index to the Solactive ISS ESG United States Net Zero Pathway Enhanced PAB Index. The change is limited to the benchmark's name, with no modifications to the index methodology, the ETF's investment strategy, or its objective of tracking the index's performance before fees and expenses.

Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund to Convert Into ETF

Putnam will convert the Putnam Short Duration Bond Fund into the Franklin Short Term Bond ETF through a reorganization expected to close on or about January 25, 2027. Existing shareholders will receive ETF shares with equivalent net asset value, although investors without brokerage accounts capable of holding ETFs may need to take action before the conversion. The mutual fund will gradually close to new purchases beginning in October 2026, with transaction deadlines in January 2027. The move reflects the continued industry shift from traditional mutual funds to the ETF structure.

First Trust Overhauls International ETF With Active Factor Strategy

First Trust will rename the First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF to the First Trust Active Factor International ETF (AFDM) on or around September 14, 2026. The fund will abandon its dynamic currency-hedged international strategy in favor of an actively managed, multi-factor approach targeting value, momentum, quality, and low volatility across developed international equities. The changes also include a new 80% investment policy, a reduced 0.80% management fee, a new portfolio management team from the First Trust Investment Committee, and the removal of the external sub-advisor.

Grayscale Rebrands Bitcoin Miners ETF as AI Compute Fund

Grayscale will rename the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF to the Grayscale AI Compute ETF on or about September 15, 2026, reflecting a broader shift from crypto mining to AI infrastructure. The fund will replace the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index with the Indxx High Performance Computing Index, which tracks up to 30 companies involved in AI cloud, GPU infrastructure, high-performance computing, data centers, and related technologies, including firms transitioning from crypto mining to AI. The fund’s investment objective, strategy, and 80% investment policy will be updated to align with the new AI-focused benchmark.

ProShares SMDV to Track S&P SmallCap 600 Dividend Aristocrats

ProShares will rename the ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV) to the ProShares S&P SmallCap 600 Dividend Aristocrats ETF on or about September 28, 2026. The fund will also switch its benchmark from the Russell 2000 Dividend Growth Index to the S&P SmallCap 600 Dividend Aristocrats Index, changing its investment objective and strategy. The new index tracks equal-weighted S&P SmallCap 600 companies that have increased dividends for at least 10 consecutive years, with sector exposure capped at 30%.

Schwab Renames Crypto ETF to Reflect NLP Strategy

Schwab will rename the Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF to the Schwab Crypto Thematic Natural Language Processing ETF on or about July 28, 2026. The filing indicates the change is limited to the fund’s name, with no accompanying changes to its investment objective or strategy disclosed in the supplement. The updated name suggests a greater emphasis on the fund’s natural language processing methodology within its crypto-themed investment approach.

BNY Mellon Cuts Municipal Opportunities ETF Fee Through 2027

BNY Mellon has introduced a temporary fee waiver for the BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities ETF, reducing its net annual expense ratio from 0.54% to 0.49% effective July 13, 2026. The adviser will waive 0.05% of its management fee through December 31, 2027, with the arrangement protected from early termination without board approval. The change follows the ETF’s January 2026 reorganization from a mutual fund structure and lowers the cost of holding the actively managed municipal bond strategy for investors over the waiver period.

ETF Liquidations

LHA Risk-Managed Income ETF to Liquidate in July

Little Harbor Advisors will close and liquidate the LHA Risk-Managed Income ETF (RMIF), with liquidation expected on or about July 27, 2026. Beginning around July 14, the fund will start selling portfolio holdings, increasing cash and potentially deviating from its stated investment strategy. New creation orders will stop before liquidation, trading will be halted on the liquidation date, and remaining shareholders will receive a pro rata cash distribution. The liquidation is a taxable event, and the fund’s final NAV will reflect any closure-related costs.

ETF Filings

Themes Files Global Memory Industry ETF Tracking Top 10 Leaders

Themes ETFs has filed for a passive ETF designed to track the Solactive Global Memory Top 10 Index, providing concentrated exposure to companies generating at least 50% of their revenue from the memory industry. The index selects up to 10 global leaders across DRAM, NAND flash, emerging memory technologies, memory modules, controllers, and enterprise storage systems, with constituent weights capped at 25%. The fund will primarily hold index securities, while also using swaps when appropriate, offering investors targeted access to the growing memory segment driven by AI, data centers, and high-performance computing.

Themes Files Global Optical Networks ETF Targeting AI Data Demand

The Themes Optical ETF tracks the Solactive Global Optical Networks Index, targeting companies that generate at least 50% of revenue from optical networking. The strategy covers photonic components, lasers, modulators, transceivers, optical engines, coherent optics, DWDM systems, and data-center interconnect equipment supporting AI, cloud, and telecom traffic. The 20-stock global index requires at least $1 billion in free-float market value, excludes mainland China- and India-listed shares, caps individual weights at 20%, and rebalances twice yearly.

Goldman Sachs Files Active ETF Focused on Securitized Credit

The Goldman Sachs Securitized Income ETF will invest primarily in securitized fixed income markets, including asset-backed securities (ABS), commercial and residential mortgage-backed securities (CMBS and RMBS), collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), and collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs). The actively-managed fund will invest at least 80% of assets in securitized securities, primarily U.S. dollar-denominated, and may use derivatives, TBAs, swaps, and short positions to manage duration, hedge risk, and enhance exposure. The strategy may hold both investment-grade and high-yield securities, with at least 25% of assets typically allocated to non-agency mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities.

Tuttle Files 16 ETFs Targeting AI Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Tuttle Capital has filed for 16 new thematic ETFs centered on artificial intelligence and adjacent technology trends. The lineup includes funds targeting AI inference, AI infrastructure, networking, memory, thermal management, power architecture, capacitors, semiconductor test equipment, on-device AI, robotic perception, AI-driven drug discovery, AI tokens, AI substrates, and space data centers. The firm also filed for the Tuttle Capital Gavin Baker Tracker ETF, designed to track the investment themes of the well-known technology investor, alongside a broader Thematic ETF and the Owned Intelligence ETF, significantly expanding its AI-focused product lineup.

ALPS and Stance Capital File Active Covered Call ETF

The ALPS Premium Income ETF invests primarily in large-cap U.S. equities while writing call options to generate income and reduce portfolio volatility. The actively-managed strategy selectively excludes sectors the sub-adviser believes are overly correlated or pose elevated risk for a covered call approach, aiming to improve downside resilience and risk-adjusted returns. Stock selection is generally long-term, while the options overlay is managed more tactically to capture attractive option premiums.

Jensen Files ETF Tracking High-Quality U.S. Companies

The Jensen U.S. Quality Index ETF is a passive fund that tracks the Jensen U.S. Quality Index. The index selects the 100 largest U.S. companies that have generated at least a 15% return on equity for 10 consecutive fiscal years, emphasizing consistent profitability and financial quality. The market-cap-weighted portfolio is rebalanced semiannually and is currently concentrated in the technology sector. The ETF will primarily replicate the index, with limited sampling flexibility to improve tracking efficiency.

VanEck Files Global 'Go-Anywhere' Equity ETF With Digital Asset Exposure

The VanEck Pivotal Trends ETF invests in the firm's highest-conviction ideas across sectors, regions, and themes. The actively-managed strategy primarily holds U.S. and international stocks, including emerging markets, while using ETFs to add exposure to commodities, gold, and digital assets. A Cayman Islands subsidiary will facilitate investments in commodity and digital asset-linked products within tax limits. The portfolio is built using macroeconomic, thematic, and quantitative analysis and may at times have significant exposure to the technology sector.

VanEck Files Multi-Asset ETF Using ETFs for Broad Global Exposure

The VanEck Wealth Builder ETF allocates across exchange-traded products providing exposure to equities, fixed income, commodities, natural resources, gold, CLOs, MLPs, BDCs, and digital assets. The actively-managed strategy combines VanEck and third-party ETFs using a proprietary macro-driven asset allocation process and quantitative portfolio construction. A Cayman Islands subsidiary will provide commodity and digital asset exposure within tax limits. The fund may shift defensively into cash, gold, or short-term fixed income during periods of market stress.

American Beacon Files ETF Using Options-Based Income Strategy

The American Beacon Structured IncomeTRAX ETF seeks to generate equity-linked income through total return swaps referencing a proprietary Income Barrier Index. The actively-managed strategy uses a laddered portfolio of synthetic five-year options tied to a 20% volatility-managed U.S. large-cap index, aiming to provide fixed upside payouts when markets rise while avoiding losses in modest declines. If the index falls below an 80% barrier at maturity, the strategy participates in downside losses. The fund will primarily hold cash, short-term fixed income, and collateral assets alongside its swap exposure.

BNY Mellon Files Active ETF Focused on Global Power Infrastructure

The BNY Mellon Power Infrastructure ETF will target companies positioned to benefit from growing investment in global power infrastructure. The fund will invest at least 80% of assets in firms tied to power generation, transmission, distribution, storage, grid modernization, and related technologies, including renewables, battery storage, hydrogen, nuclear, and smart grid solutions. It may invest across all market caps worldwide, including emerging markets, with meaningful exposure to Europe. The non-diversified strategy will concentrate holdings in power infrastructure industries and leave most foreign currency exposure unhedged.

Clough Files for Global Long/Short Multi-Asset ETF

The Clough Global Macro ETF (CMAC) will have a flexible global, multi-asset strategy that can take both long and short positions across equities, fixed income, commodities and derivatives. The actively-managed fund may invest in U.S. and international markets, including emerging economies, using a broad range of securities such as stocks, REITs, MLPs, BDCs, bonds and ETFs. Portfolio allocations will be driven by a combination of top-down macroeconomic themes and bottom-up security analysis, with the flexibility to shift exposures as market opportunities evolve.

Franklin Files for Global Multi-Sector Bond ETF Strategy

The Franklin Core Plus ETF will invest primarily in securitized debt, including residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, alongside other corporate and government bonds worldwide. The strategy can hold both investment-grade and high-yield ("junk") bonds with intermediate- to long-term maturities. Active management will assess credit, interest-rate and prepayment risks, while making significant use of derivatives—including swaps, futures, options and TBA commitments—for hedging, portfolio management and adjusting mortgage-backed exposure.

State Street Files Four S&P 500 Sector ETFs Using SPDR-Based Structure

State Street Investment Management has filed for four index-tracking ETFs covering the S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples, Energy, and Information Technology sectors. The funds will primarily gain exposure through corresponding Select Sector SPDR ETFs, supplemented by direct stock holdings and derivatives to closely track their respective S&P 500 sector indexes. Using an optimization-based sampling approach, the ETFs aim to minimize tracking error while maintaining at least 80% of assets in securities tied to their target indexes.

YieldMax Files Weekly Income ETF Based on SK Hynix Options

The YieldMax SK Hynix Option Income Strategy ETF would generate weekly income by using synthetic covered call and covered call spread strategies tied to SK Hynix ADRs (Nasdaq: SKHY). Rather than owning the stock directly, the fund would gain exposure through options while holding U.S. Treasuries and cash as collateral. The strategy aims to produce income from option premiums, interest, and realized gains, but upside participation may be limited and investors remain exposed to most downside moves. Distributions may include a significant return of capital, and shareholders will not own SK Hynix shares or receive its dividends.

Global X Files ETF Targeting Asia’s Semiconductor Leaders

The Global X Asia Semiconductor ETF (ACHP) will track the Global X Asia Semiconductor Index, which focuses on Asia’s semiconductor industry, covering companies across chip manufacturing, semiconductor design, IP licensing, and software enablement. The index will include up to 25 large- and mid-cap companies listed across major Asian markets, weighted by modified free-float market capitalization with a 20% cap per holding. Constituents must derive significant revenue from semiconductor-related activities and meet size and liquidity thresholds. The non-diversified fund will concentrate in the semiconductor industry, providing targeted exposure to Asia’s critical role in the global chip supply chain.

Leverage Shares Files Leveraged and Inverse ETFs Ahead of DeepSeek IPO

Leverage Shares has filed three single-stock ETFs tied to Chinese AI company DeepSeek as it explores an initial public offering. The proposed funds include a 2x Long, 2x Short, and 1x Short Daily ETF, targeting 200%, -200%, and -100% of DeepSeek's daily performance, respectively, through the use of the underlying security and financial instruments. The products are designed for short-term traders seeking leveraged bullish or bearish exposure to the AI developer ahead of its anticipated public listing.

Corgi Files 2x Leveraged ETF Targeting Anthropic Ahead of IPO

The Corgi Anthropic 2x Daily ETF is designed to deliver twice the daily performance of Anthropic's shares once the AI company completes its expected IPO. The fund will primarily use swaps and futures to obtain 2x daily exposure rather than directly holding the stock and is intended for short-term traders due to the effects of daily rebalancing and compounding. The non-diversified ETF will hold cash and short-term securities as collateral and will concentrate its investments in Anthropic's industry.

Corgi Files 42 Leveraged ETFs Targeting AI Infrastructure Themes

Corgi has filed 42 leveraged ETFs, each designed to deliver 2x the daily performance of a corresponding Corgi thematic ETF. The proposed funds span nearly every segment of the AI ecosystem, including advanced packaging, HBM memory, custom AI chips, photonics, networking, data center cooling, power infrastructure, semiconductor equipment, robotics, autonomous vehicles, rare earths, water technology, AI training data, large language models, and AI supply chains. All of the funds target daily leveraged returns and are intended for short-term traders due to the effects of daily rebalancing and compounding.

GraniteShares Targets Weekly Income Using 2x Leveraged RAM Options

The GraniteShares YieldBoost RAM ETF is designed to pay weekly distributions by selling put options on the Roundhill T-REX 2X Long DRAM Daily Target ETF (RAM), rather than on the underlying semiconductor memory ETF itself. The strategy seeks to capture higher option premiums from the leveraged ETF's greater implied volatility, using put-write and put-spread strategies with mostly one-month-or-shorter expirations. While weekly payouts are a key objective, distributions may include return of capital, upside is limited to option premiums, and investors remain exposed to significant downside if RAM declines despite any partial protection from put spreads.

GraniteShares Targets Holtec With New 2x Leveraged ETFs

GraniteShares has filed to launch two single-stock leveraged ETFs tied to Holtec Nuclear Corporation (Nasdaq: HNUC). The proposed GraniteShares 2x Long Holtec Nuclear Daily ETF aims to deliver 200% of HNUC's daily share price performance before fees and expenses, while the GraniteShares 2x Short Holtec Nuclear Daily ETF seeks -200% of the stock's daily return. If approved, the funds would give traders amplified bullish and bearish exposure to Holtec through daily reset leverage, making them primarily suited for short-term tactical strategies rather than long-term holding.

GraniteShares Files Leveraged ETFs for Bending Spoons and IPO-Bound Switch

GraniteShares has filed to launch 2x leveraged and -2x inverse single-stock ETFs tied to Bending Spoons S.p.A. (Nasdaq: BSP) and Switch, a data center company preparing for an IPO. The funds are designed to deliver 200% or -200% of each stock's daily performance before fees and expenses, offering amplified bullish and bearish exposure. While the Bending Spoons products reference the already listed BSP shares, the Switch ETFs use placeholder exchange and ticker details, reflecting their planned launch following the company's public listing.

Europe ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

HANetf Debuts GIJO to Target US Defence Modernization

HANetf has launched the Future of US Defence UCITS ETF (GIJO), offering investors focused exposure to US companies positioned to benefit from rising defense spending and the shift toward next-generation military technologies. The fund targets areas such as AI, autonomous systems, space, missile defense and counter-drone capabilities, while also including smaller defense suppliers through a 5% stock cap. HANetf says the strategy reflects expanding Pentagon procurement plans and growing demand for broader exposure to the evolving US defense ecosystem.

Erste Asset Management Debuts Sustainable Global and US ETFs

Erste Asset Management has launched two Article 8 UCITS ETFs: the ERSTE ETF Global Equities UCITS ETF and ERSTE ETF US Equities UCITS ETF. Both funds track proprietary Solactive indexes that combine broad large-cap equity exposure with Erste's ESG screening methodology. Listed on Deutsche Börse's Xetra exchange, the accumulating ETFs carry a 0.25% annual expense ratio and are designed as long-term core holdings. The launches expand Erste's ETF lineup while leveraging Carne Group's ETF platform for fund management and regulatory support.

Leverage Shares Expands Index Lineup With New 5x DAX ETPs

Leverage Shares has launched Europe's only 5x Long and -5x Short DAX ETPs, alongside new 3x Long Nasdaq-100 and 3x Long S&P 500 products. The firm also revamped its 3x Long Semiconductors ETP, shifting to a portfolio of leveraged semiconductor ETPs, broadening exposure beyond the U.S., and reducing its arranger fee to 0%. The launches expand Leverage Shares' index offering to 14 ETPs across six major benchmarks, following record June trading volumes, inflows, and continued growth in assets under management.

Planned Launches

First Trust Brings $2.4bn Long/Short ETF Strategy to Europe

First Trust has filed to launch the First Trust Long/Short Equity UCITS ETF in Europe, bringing its $2.4bn US strategy to the region as demand grows for hedge-fund-style ETFs. The actively managed fund typically holds 80–100% in long positions and up to 50% in shorts, using the Sabrient/Gradient Earnings Quality Rank model to identify opportunities based on more than 300 risk factors. The US version has delivered 8.8% annualised returns since 2014. The launch follows similar long/short ETF offerings from BNP Paribas AM, Sirios Capital, and Man Group, highlighting a growing niche in Europe’s ETF market.

BlackRock Files Europe’s First Pure-Play Active Defence ETF

BlackRock has filed with the Central Bank of Ireland to launch the iShares Global Defence & Security Active UCITS ETF, which would become Europe’s first pure-play actively managed defence ETF. The strategy mirrors BlackRock’s $4 billion U.S.-listed defence active ETF and expands its growing European defence lineup to four funds. The launch comes as investor demand for defence exposure remains strong amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, with Europe’s 19 defence ETFs now managing roughly $17.2 billion in assets.

Canada ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

Evolve Launches Unleveraged Covered Call ETFs for Canadian Sectors

Evolve has launched the Evolve Canadian Financials Yield Fund (CFIN) and Evolve Canadian Utilities Yield Fund (CUTE), with both ETFs now trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The funds provide equal-weight exposure to Canadian financial and utility companies while generating monthly income through actively managed covered call strategies, without using leverage. The launches build on the success of Evolve’s leveraged income ETFs, which have accumulated more than C$1.7 billion in combined assets. Initial monthly distributions of C$0.20 for CFIN and C$0.234 for CUTE are scheduled to be paid on August 10.

ETF Filings

Vanguard Files Global Core-Plus Bond ETF Focused on Income

Vanguard Canada has filed to launch the Vanguard Global Core-Plus Bond ETF (VCOR CN) with a 0.25% management fee. The ETF will seek to deliver total return while generating a moderate to high level of current income by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of bonds. The fund may gain exposure either directly or through one or more underlying funds, offering investors broad global fixed-income exposure in a low-cost core-plus strategy.

Harvest Files ETF Targeting Anthropic With Enhanced Income Strategy

Harvest ETFs has filed to launch the Harvest Anthropic Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (ANTE CN) with a 0.40% management fee. While full details have not yet been released, the ETF is expected to provide exposure linked to Anthropic while employing Harvest’s enhanced income strategy, which typically uses options to generate regular cash distributions. The filing reflects continued demand for single-company and AI-focused income ETFs, though the fund’s final investment approach and distribution policy remain subject to regulatory approval and launch details.

CIBC AM Files Three Avantis ETFs for Asset Allocation and Global Equity

CIBC Asset Management has filed three new Avantis ETFs, each with a 0.28% management fee: the Avantis CIBC Balanced Asset Allocation ETF (CAKE CN), Growth Asset Allocation ETF (CAGR CN), and World Equity ETF (CAGX CN). CAKE targets a 60/40 mix of equities and fixed income for balanced growth and income, while CAGR follows an 80/20 allocation for higher growth potential. CAGX focuses on long-term capital appreciation through a globally diversified equity portfolio, with strategic allocations to U.S., international developed, emerging markets, and Canadian equities.

JPMorgan Files Active Emerging Markets Equity ETF

JPMorgan Canada has filed to launch the JPMorgan Developing Markets Active ETF (JEME CN) with a 0.65% management fee. The actively managed fund will primarily invest in equities and equity-related securities with economic exposure to emerging markets, seeking long-term capital growth. The ETF may also selectively hedge part of its foreign currency exposure back to the U.S. dollar using currency forward contracts, providing flexibility in managing exchange-rate risk.

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