Weekly ETF Industry News Recap | June 22 - June 26, 2026

ETF Weekly Update (June 22 - June 26): New launches, fund moves, and filings shape a dynamic week across U.S., Europe, and Canada.

United States ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

State Street Launches Low-Cost Nasdaq-100 ETF at 10 Basis Points

State Street Investment Management has launched the SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF (QNDX), a low-cost fund tracking the Nasdaq-100 Index with a 0.10% expense ratio. Designed as a core growth allocation, QNDX provides exposure to 100 of the largest non-financial companies listed on Nasdaq, including many of the market’s leading technology, consumer, and healthcare firms. The ETF expands State Street’s SPDR Portfolio lineup, offering investors a cost-efficient way to add large-cap growth exposure as part of a diversified long-term portfolio.

Russell Investments Launches Global Real Estate ETF Using Multi-Manager Approach

Russell Investments has introduced the Russell Investments Global Real Estate ETF (CRIB), an actively managed fund focused on global real estate securities. The ETF invests primarily in REITs, REIT-like entities, and other real estate companies across developed and emerging markets, with at least 80% of assets allocated to the sector. Managed through Russell’s multi-manager framework, the fund combines recommendations from several specialist managers and uses portfolio optimization techniques to balance risk, return, and diversification. The strategy offers broad global real estate exposure while actively managing country, sector, and currency risks.

Dimensional Launches Active US Large-Cap Core Equity ETF

Dimensional Fund Advisors has introduced the Dimensional US Large Cap Core Equity Market ETF (DFAL), an actively managed ETF focused on broadly diversified U.S. large-cap stocks. The strategy emphasizes long-term return drivers identified by Dimensional’s research, including tilts toward value, profitability, and selected smaller companies within the large-cap universe. While maintaining broad market exposure, the fund can adjust holdings based on factors such as momentum, short-term reversals, and trading costs. DFAL does not track an index and aims to deliver efficient, research-driven exposure to the U.S. large-cap equity market.

Defiance Launches Nasdaq-100 Ex-Software Technology ETF

Defiance ETFs has launched the Defiance US 100 Tech Ex Software ETF (Cboe: XIGV), the first U.S. ETF designed to provide Nasdaq-100 exposure while excluding software companies. The passive fund tracks the Indxx US 100 Tech Focused Ex Software Technology Index, removing firms that derive at least 50% of revenue from software-related businesses to emphasize semiconductors, hardware, and connectivity companies. The index is currently concentrated in the semiconductor industry.

Defiance Launches AI Moat ETF Targeting Nasdaq 100 Leaders

Defiance ETFs has launched the Defiance US 100 Tech AI Moat ETF (Nasdaq: AIX), a passive fund tracking the Indxx US 100 Tech AI Moat Index. The ETF selects 30 Nasdaq 100 companies that the index identifies as having durable competitive advantages from artificial intelligence, while excluding firms considered more vulnerable to AI-driven disruption. The portfolio is weighted by market capitalization with a 4.9% cap per holding and is currently concentrated in the semiconductor industry.

First Trust Launches ACYQ for High-Income Autocallable Exposure

First Trust has launched the FT Vest Autocallable Barrier & High Income ETF (ACYQ), an actively managed fund designed to generate high distributions while reducing downside equity risk. Unlike many autocallable strategies tied to indexes, ACYQ uses synthetic autocallable contracts linked to 10–15 large U.S. non-financial stocks, with staggered maturities and observation dates to diversify timing risk. The ETF offers investors a transparent, liquid vehicle for accessing autocallable strategies through a single ticker while continuously rolling contracts as they mature or are called.

Praxis Debuts International Equity ETF Focused on Values-Based Investing

Praxis Investment Management has launched the Praxis Impact International ETF (PRXI), an actively managed fund providing exposure to developed-market equities outside North America. The ETF seeks to track the characteristics of the Morningstar Developed Markets ex-North America Target Market Exposure benchmark while applying Praxis’ proprietary stewardship screens. PRXI invests primarily in foreign stocks and ADRs, emphasizing companies aligned with values such as human dignity, peace, social justice, responsible governance, community support, and environmental stewardship. The portfolio uses optimization techniques to balance impact objectives with benchmark-like risk and return characteristics.

Saturna Brings Amana Islamic Strategies to ETF Market

Saturna Capital has launched three actively managed Amana ETFs: the Amana Equity Income ETF (AMEI), Amana Growth ETF (AMGR), and Amana Developing World ETF (AMEM). All three funds follow Islamic investment principles, with AMEI focused on dividend-paying stocks and capital preservation, AMGR targeting long-term growth through global equities, and AMEM investing primarily in companies across developing markets. The launches expand access to Shariah-compliant investment strategies through the ETF structure, offering income, growth, and emerging-market exposure.

Hohimer Launches Income ETF Combining Stocks and Options

Hohimer Wealth Management has launched the Alki Consolidated Income ETF (IINC), an actively managed fund seeking high monthly income through a combination of equity investments and options strategies. The ETF invests in large- and mid-cap U.S. stocks selected through fundamental research while generating option premiums through covered calls, cash-secured puts, and other strategies. IINC targets an annualized distribution rate ranging from the mid-single digits to low double digits, though distributions may include income, capital gains, and return of capital. The fund also uses cash and short-term Treasuries as collateral and income sources.

VanEck Launches SMHC Targeting China’s Domestic Chip Industry

VanEck has introduced the VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (SMHC), a fund providing pure-play exposure to 25 Chinese semiconductor and semiconductor-equipment companies. The ETF is designed to capture China's rapidly expanding domestic chip ecosystem, which VanEck argues is largely absent from traditional semiconductor funds focused on U.S., Taiwanese, and European firms. Tracking the MarketVector China Semiconductor 25 Index, SMHC targets companies deriving at least 50% of revenue from semiconductor-related activities, offering investors focused access to China's policy-backed push for semiconductor self-sufficiency.

Thornburg Launches Global Equity Income ETF with Options Overlay

Thornburg Investment Management has introduced the Thornburg Premium Income Builder ETF (THOR), an actively managed global equity ETF combining dividend-paying stocks with a flexible options strategy. Managed by Brian McMahon and Matt Burdett, the fund aims to generate income while preserving participation in long-term market gains. THOR builds on Thornburg’s longstanding Income Builder franchise and expands its rapidly growing ETF platform, which has surpassed $700 million in assets. The strategy emphasizes valuation discipline, income generation, and downside resilience in increasingly volatile global markets.

Pacer Launches Laddered Buffer ETF Using Swan Structured Outcome Funds

Pacer has launched the Pacer Swan SOS Laddered Moderate ETF (LADM), which invests in a laddered portfolio of up to 12 Pacer Swan SOS Moderate ETFs rather than directly using options. The strategy aims to provide broad S&P 500 exposure while reducing timing risk by spreading investments across structured outcome ETFs with staggered annual reset dates. The underlying funds each target upside participation to a capped return while buffering the first 15% of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) losses over one-year periods, although LADM itself does not provide a guaranteed buffer and may not receive the full benefit of the underlying protections.

Defiance Launches 2x Leveraged ETF on AI Memory Theme

Defiance ETFs has launched the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long DRAM ETF (Cboe: DRAL), an actively managed leveraged ETF designed to deliver 200% of the daily performance of the DRAM ETF. The fund uses swaps and listed options to provide amplified exposure to semiconductor memory companies tied to the AI buildout. DRAL is intended for short-term tactical trading and rebalances its leverage on a daily basis.

Leverage Shares Launches 2x Aehr Test Systems ETF

Leverage Shares by Themes has launched the Leverage Shares 2X Long AEHR Daily ETF (AEHG), listed on Cboe and available for trading from June 26, 2026. The ETF seeks to deliver 200% of the daily performance of Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR), a semiconductor testing company serving AI infrastructure, electric vehicles, and advanced computing markets. With a 0.99% expense ratio, the fund expands Leverage Shares' single-stock leveraged ETF lineup, offering active traders amplified exposure to a key player in the semiconductor ecosystem.

Leverage Shares Adds Nine 2X Leveraged ETFs Targeting Tech Supply Chain

Leverage Shares by Themes has launched nine new 2X single-stock leveraged ETFs, providing 200% daily exposure to companies across the technology and semiconductor supply chain. The new funds track firms including Cadence Design Systems, FormFactor, Entegris, GlobalFoundries, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, MACOM Technology Solutions, and Semtech. Listed on Cboe, the ETFs carry expense ratios ranging from 0.75% to 0.99% and are aimed at active traders seeking amplified exposure to technology, networking, semiconductor manufacturing, and communications infrastructure stocks.

Corgi Launches 16 Leveraged Single-Stock ETFs

Corgi has launched 16 new 2x daily leveraged single-stock ETFs on June 26, 2026, expanding its lineup of tactical trading products. The new funds are AMAA (Amazon), AMDC (AMD), APPC (AppLovin), ASTT (AST SpaceMobile), COIX (Coinbase), FBX (Meta), GOGL (Alphabet), MIC (Micron), MSFC (Microsoft), MSTC (MicroStrategy), NVC (Nvidia), PLTL (Palantir), SNDC (SanDisk), TESC (Tesla), TWSC (TSMC), and UCTX (Ultra Clean Holdings). The ETFs seek to deliver 2x the daily return of their respective underlying stocks and are intended for short-term trading due to their daily leverage reset.

Corgi Expands Leveraged ETF Lineup With 15 Single-Stock Funds

Corgi launched 15 new 2x daily leveraged ETFs tied to individual stocks, including ACLS, ACMR, CAMT, CART, CRUS, KEYS, LASR, LRN, MNST, MSI, ONTO, RMBS, SIMO, TPL, and UMC. The funds are designed to deliver twice the daily performance of their respective underlying stocks, offering traders amplified exposure to companies spanning semiconductors, technology, consumer staples, and energy. The launches further expand the growing market for single-stock leveraged ETFs aimed at short-term, tactical investors.

Roundhill and T-REX Launch 2x Leveraged DRAM ETF

Roundhill Investments and T-REX have launched the Roundhill T-REX 2X Long DRAM Daily Target ETF (RAM), which seeks to deliver twice the daily performance of the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM). The new fund is aimed at active traders looking to amplify exposure to the memory semiconductor theme, including DRAM, NAND, and other storage technologies. Its launch follows rapid growth in DRAM, which surpassed $20 billion in assets within months of debuting, reflecting strong investor interest in memory-related beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure buildout.

ETF Launches - Fixed Income

American Beacon Launches Active Municipal Bond Income ETF

American Beacon Advisors has launched the American Beacon Aberdeen Municipal High Income ETF (AMHI), an actively managed ETF seeking high levels of federally tax-exempt income. Sub-advised by Aberdeen Investments, the fund invests in a concentrated portfolio of municipal bonds, using research-driven security selection to identify relative value opportunities while emphasizing higher-quality high-yield issuers and limiting exposure to the most distressed municipal bonds.

Federated Hermes Debuts Active Ultrashort Bond ETF

Federated Hermes has launched the Federated Hermes Ultrashort Bond ETF (FUSD), an actively managed fund focused on generating income while limiting interest-rate risk. The ETF invests primarily in diversified investment-grade debt securities and maintains an effective duration of one year or less. Managed by the firm’s low-duration fixed-income team, FUSD uses active sector allocation, security selection, and interest-rate positioning to seek attractive yields and total return, offering investors a step beyond traditional cash alternatives in uncertain rate environments.

Pacer and Barings Launch Active CLO and Secured Credit ETFs

Pacer ETFs and Barings have introduced two actively managed fixed-income ETFs: the Pacer Barings CLO Market Flex ETF (AAAP) and the Pacer Barings Secured Credit Flex ETF (PBSC). AAAP focuses on CLO debt investments, offering income, floating-rate exposure, and capital preservation while maintaining an overall investment-grade profile. PBSC takes a broader approach, investing across senior secured loans, corporate bonds, CLOs, and other collateral-backed credit assets to seek income and selective capital appreciation. The launches expand Pacer’s active ETF lineup and bring Barings’ institutional credit expertise to retail investors through the ETF structure.

Russell Investments Debuts Multi-Sector Core Plus Bond ETF

Russell Investments has launched the Russell Investments Core Plus Bond ETF (BD), an actively managed fixed-income ETF using the firm’s multi-manager approach. The strategy invests across corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, government debt, mortgage-backed securities, and global fixed-income markets, including high-yield and emerging-market debt. Russell’s target allocation is 40% corporate credit, 35% asset-backed securities, and 25% government bonds, though exposures can shift based on market opportunities and risk assessments. The ETF aims to deliver diversified bond exposure with active sector allocation, security selection, and risk management while maintaining duration broadly aligned with the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

Natixis Launches ETF Versions of Loomis Sayles Bond Strategies

Natixis Investment Managers has launched two active fixed-income ETFs: the Loomis Sayles Total Return Bond ETF (LSTB) and Dynamic Core Plus ETF (LSCP). LSTB follows an unconstrained, benchmark-agnostic approach that seeks opportunities across global fixed-income markets, while LSCP is designed as a core bond holding aiming to outperform the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The launches expand access to two established Loomis Sayles investment strategies through the ETF structure, reflecting continued growth in demand for active bond ETFs.

Global X Debuts RMHY With Dynamic High Yield Risk Controls

Global X has launched the Adaptive Risk Managed Yield ETF (RMHY), a fixed-income fund that seeks high-yield bond income while reducing downside risk during market stress. The ETF tracks an index that systematically shifts between 100% exposure to high-yield corporate bonds and 100% exposure to short-term U.S. Treasury bills based on quantitative risk signals. With a net expense ratio of 0.30% through 2028, RMHY is designed to help investors pursue income and return potential while offering a rules-based defensive allocation during adverse credit market conditions.

ETF Updates & Changes

Wedbush Updates IVES ETF Benchmark Index Name

Wedbush announced that the benchmark for the Dan Ives Wedbush AI Revolution ETF (IVES) has been renamed. Effective April 28, 2026, the Solactive Wedbush Artificial Intelligence Index became the Solactive Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution Index. The prospectus, summary prospectus, and statement of additional information have been updated to reflect the new benchmark name. The filing does not indicate any changes to the index methodology or the ETF’s investment strategy.

Precidian Announces 10-for-1 Splits for Three ADRhedged ETFs

Precidian will implement 10-for-1 stock splits for Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged™ (ARMH), ASML Holding NV ADRhedged™ (ASMH), and STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged™ (STHH). The splits will take effect after the market closes on July 9, 2026, with shares beginning to trade on a split-adjusted basis on July 10, 2026. Shareholders will receive 10 shares for every 1 share held, while each fund’s Creation Unit size will remain unchanged at 10,000 shares. The splits lower the per-share trading price without changing the funds’ underlying value.

Astoria's AGGA ETF to Add "Beacon" to Fund Name in July

EA Astoria Dynamic Core US Fixed Income ETF (NYSE Arca: AGGA) will be renamed EA Astoria Beacon Dynamic Core US Fixed Income ETF, effective July 8, 2026. The change applies across the fund’s Summary Prospectus, Prospectus, and Statement of Additional Information (SAI), with all references updated to reflect the new name. The filing indicates this is a branding change only and does not announce any changes to the fund’s investment strategy, objectives, management, or ticker symbol (AGGA).

Fidelity Cancels Two Fund Closures While Four ETF Terminations Proceed

Fidelity Investments Canada has withdrawn plans to terminate Fidelity Disruptors Class and Fidelity Disruptive Automation Class. However, the previously announced closures of Fidelity Canadian Monthly High Income ETF (FCMI), Fidelity Canadian Monthly High Income ETF Fund, Fidelity Global Monthly High Income ETF (FCGI), Fidelity Global Monthly High Income ETF Fund, Fidelity Long-Term Leaders Currency Neutral Fund, and Fidelity Long-Term Leaders Fund remain scheduled to take effect on July 24, 2026.

Defiance Rebrands ETF Filing Into AI-Focused MANGOS Fund

Defiance has repurposed a previously filed ETF into the Defiance MANGOS ETF (MNGO), targeting an August 21, 2026 effective date. The actively managed fund will use the BITA MANGOS Select Index as a reference framework, focusing on six AI ecosystem leaders: Meta, Anthropic, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI, and SpaceX. Unlike a passive index fund, MNGO can actively adjust exposures, use options and swaps, and invest up to 15% of assets in private companies, providing investors with access to both public and private AI-related innovation.

Leverage Shares FORM ETF Changes Ticker to FOMG

The Leverage Shares 2X Long FORM Daily ETF announced a ticker symbol change from FOML to FOMG. The update is administrative in nature and does not affect the fund’s investment objective, strategy, leverage exposure, or operations. Existing shareholders are not required to take any action as a result of the ticker change.

TrueShares AI ETF to Move Listing From NYSE Arca to Cboe

The TrueShares Technology, AI & Deep Learning ETF (NYSE Arca ticker: LRNZ) announced that it expects to transfer its exchange listing from NYSE Arca to Cboe BZX Exchange on or shortly after July 8, 2026. The change affects the ETF’s trading venue but does not alter the fund’s investment strategy, portfolio, ticker symbol, or management. Such exchange migrations are typically administrative and aimed at aligning with exchange services, market structure, or listing preferences.

Tema Manufacturing & Reshoring ETF Changes Ticker to WELD

Tema has changed the ticker symbol of its Tema U.S. Manufacturing & Reshoring ETF from RSHO to WELD, effective June 22, 2026. The fund was previously renamed from the Tema American Reshoring ETF and continues to focus on U.S. manufacturing and reshoring-related investment themes. The update affects all references in the fund’s prospectus, summary prospectus, and statement of additional information, with no changes announced to the ETF’s investment strategy or objective.

Defiance Renames Quantum ETF (QTUP), Drops ‘Long’ From Title

Defiance announced that effective June 24, 2026, the Defiance Long Pure Quantum ETF (QTUP) will be renamed the Defiance Pure Quantum ETF. The change is a naming update only, with the fund’s ticker symbol remaining QTUP. All references in the fund’s prospectus, summary prospectus, and statement of additional information will be revised to reflect the new name. The filing does not indicate any changes to the ETF’s investment objective, strategy, or portfolio construction.

Defiance Renames Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF Ticker

Defiance ETFs will change the ticker symbol for the Defiance Gold Enhanced Options Income ETF from GLDY to GOLI, effective June 30, 2026. The change affects only the fund's trading symbol and does not alter its investment strategy or objective.

NYLI to Rename CBRE Real Assets ETF and Revise Investment Policy

New York Life Investments will rename the NYLI CBRE Real Assets ETF to the NYLIM CBRE Real Estate & Infrastructure ETF, effective August 28, 2026. The ETF's ticker will change from IQRA to REIX, and its 80% investment policy will be updated to focus specifically on securities issued by real estate and infrastructure companies, replacing the broader real assets mandate.

Direxion Announces Reverse Splits for Seven Leveraged and Inverse ETFs

Direxion will implement 1-for-10 reverse stock splits for seven leveraged and inverse ETFs after the market closes on July 14, 2026, with split-adjusted trading beginning the following day. The affected funds are the Direxion Daily Small Cap Bear 3X ETF, Daily Technology Bear 3X ETF, Daily Semiconductor Bear 3X ETF, Daily S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production Bear 2X ETF, Daily AI and Big Data Bear 2X ETF, Daily GOOGL Bear 1X ETF, and Daily AMD Bear 1X ETF. The reverse splits will reduce outstanding shares by approximately 90% while proportionally increasing each fund's share price.

Dimensional Merges Eight ETFs Into Share-Class Funds, Cuts Fees

Dimensional Fund Advisors plans to merge eight ETFs—US Core Equity 1 ETF (DCOR), US Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAC), US Vector Equity ETF (DXUV), US High Profitability ETF (DUHP), US Small Cap ETF (DFAS), US Targeted Value ETF (DFAT), US Small Cap Value ETF (DFSV) and US Real Estate ETF (DFAR)—into ETF share classes of corresponding mutual funds. The mergers will combine more than $250bn in assets and expand Dimensional’s dual-access structure, allowing investors to choose either ETF or mutual fund wrappers. The firm also announced fee reductions averaging 9% on an asset-weighted basis, driven by the scale benefits of the combined assets.

ETF Liquidations

Qraft AI and ETC to Liquidate QRAFT AI ETF

Qraft AI and Exchange Traded Concepts will liquidate the QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap ETF (QRFT) following approval by its board and a recommendation from adviser Exchange Traded Concepts. The fund is expected to cease operations on or about July 24, 2026. It will stop accepting new creation unit orders on July 20, with the last day of NYSE Arca trading expected to be July 21. Ahead of liquidation, the portfolio may hold more cash and liquid assets, potentially deviating from its strategy. Remaining shareholders will receive taxable pro rata cash distributions upon liquidation.

iM Global Partner to Liquidate Three Active ETFs

iM Global Partner Funds will liquidate the Polen Capital Global Growth ETF, Polen Capital China Growth ETF, and Polen Capital International Growth ETF. Shareholders may redeem or exchange shares through August 14, 2026, with the funds expected to liquidate and distribute cash proceeds on or about August 31, 2026. Ahead of the liquidation, the ETFs will begin selling portfolio holdings and increasing cash positions, and will no longer pursue their stated investment objectives.

ETF Filings

BNY Mellon Files ETF Tracking Solactive’s US Growth Benchmark

BNY Mellon has filed to launch the BNY Mellon US Large Cap Equity Growth ETF (BKLG), which will track the Solactive GFS United States 500 Growth Style Index. The index selects large-cap U.S. companies with strong earnings-per-share and sales-per-share growth, while favoring lower book-to-price ratios to identify growth-oriented stocks. Comprising 326 securities as of May 2026, the index is weighted toward companies with the highest growth scores and has a significant technology allocation. BKLG is designed to provide targeted exposure to the U.S. large-cap growth segment through a rules-based index approach.

John Hancock Files Active Global ex-US Growth Equity ETF

The John Hancock International Dynamic Growth Select ETF will focus on non-U.S. growth equities across developed and emerging markets. The actively-managed fund will invest at least 80% of assets in equity investments tied to growth companies, primarily large-cap firms, aiming to outperform the MSCI ACWI ex-USA Growth Index rather than track it. The strategy combines fundamental, bottom-up stock selection with ESG considerations and may invest in China A-shares, IPOs, illiquid securities, and securities lending.

SoFi Files U.S. Risk-On ETF Targeting High-Growth Momentum Stocks

The SoFi Risk-On Equity ETF (RON) will track the BITA US Risk-On Equity Index, which selects 50 U.S.-listed companies based on growth, momentum, and volatility characteristics. Eligible companies must have a market capitalization of at least $20 billion, with the index favoring firms showing strong revenue and earnings growth, price momentum, and higher volatility. The non-diversified fund will generally replicate the index and invest at least 80% of assets in its constituent companies.

SoFi Files U.S. Risk-Off ETF Focused on Quality and Low Volatility

The SoFi Risk-Off Equity ETF (ROFF) will track the BITA US Risk-Off Equity Index, which selects 50 large-cap U.S. companies based on quality and low-volatility characteristics. Eligible companies must have a market capitalization of at least $50 billion, with the index ranking stocks using measures of earnings stability, profitability, leverage, and share price volatility. The non-diversified fund will generally replicate the index and invest at least 80% of assets in its constituent companies.

SoFi Files Emerging Markets ETF Targeting High-Efficiency Growth Companies

The SoFi Emerging Markets Efficient Growth ETF (EMEG) will track the SIX Emerging Markets Efficient Growth Select Index, which selects 70–120 large- and mid-cap companies across emerging markets with strong operating margins, revenue growth, and corporate productivity. The index weights holdings by free-float market capitalization and is currently concentrated in the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment industry. The non-diversified fund will generally replicate the index and invest at least 80% of assets in its constituent companies.

SoFi Files International ETF Targeting High-Efficiency Growth Companies

The SoFi International Efficient Growth ETF (IXE) will track the BITA International Efficient Growth Index, which selects 30–50 large- and mid-cap companies across developed markets outside the U.S. and Canada. The index screens for firms with strong operating margins, revenue growth, and corporate productivity, then weights holdings by free-float market capitalization. The non-diversified fund will generally replicate the index and invest at least 80% of assets in its constituent companies.

Exchange Traded Concepts and Akros File for Korea Semiconductor ETF

The KICK Korea Semiconductor Index ETF (KCHP) will track the Akros Korea Semiconductor Index, providing targeted exposure to South Korea's semiconductor industry. The index holds the 20 largest eligible Korean semiconductor-related companies by free-float market capitalization, selected from the KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets. Constituents are screened for meaningful semiconductor revenue exposure and capped to limit concentration, with the index rebalanced quarterly. The ETF is designed to offer focused access to one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturing markets.

MayTech Files Global Growth ETF Focused on Secular Trends

The MayTech Global Growth ETF (MTGG) will invest in companies benefiting from long-term secular growth trends and structural changes across the global economy. The concentrated portfolio will typically hold 20–30 high-conviction stocks selected through thematic and fundamental research. The actively-managed fund will invest globally across market capitalizations, with at least 40% of assets in foreign companies under normal conditions, and may concentrate investments in specific sectors over time.

KraneShares Files Active ETF Focused on Robotic Actuator Supply Chain

The KraneShares Actuator ETF will invest in companies that develop the precision motion and actuation technologies used in robotics. The actively-managed fund will allocate at least 80% of assets to actuator-related businesses across components, motors, sensors, power semiconductors, bearings, and rare earth materials, with roughly 10% invested in private companies through direct holdings or SPVs. It will primarily target U.S. and Chinese firms and concentrate in the technology and industrial sectors.

Carillon Converts Capital Appreciation Mutual Fund to ETF

Carillon will convert the Carillon ClariVest Capital Appreciation Fund into the RJ ClariVest Capital Appreciation ETF (NYSE Arca: RJCA) on or about July 31, 2026. Existing shareholders will automatically receive ETF shares of equal value in a tax-free reorganization. The new actively managed ETF will retain the same investment objective, portfolio managers, and ClariVest-led strategy, while adding Tidal Investments as a subadviser. Carillon expects lower operating costs, daily portfolio transparency, and exchange-traded liquidity to benefit investors.

Defiance Seeks to Capture Pre-S&P 500 IPO Graduates

The Defiance S&P Accelerator ETF will combine exposure to the S&P 500 with a dedicated allocation to recently public U.S. companies that have not yet entered the index due to seasoning requirements. The actively-managed strategy aims to identify IPOs that already meet, or are expected to meet, key S&P 500 eligibility standards such as market capitalization and liquidity. By adding these newer issuers before potential index inclusion, the fund seeks to bridge a gap in traditional large-cap benchmark exposure.

American Century Targets Accelerating Growth Across Emerging Markets

The American Century Emerging Markets Insights ETF will invest at least 80% of assets in companies located in emerging market countries, primarily those in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, with some exposure to frontier markets. The actively-managed strategy emphasizes bottom-up stock selection, seeking companies with earnings, revenue, or business fundamentals expected to grow at an accelerating pace. The fund combines fundamental research with systematic risk controls and may invest through local shares, ADRs, and other foreign securities.

Global X Files for Active MLCC & Electronic Components ETF

The Global X MLCC & Electronic Components ETF (MLCC) is designed to provide economic exposure to the Akros MLCC & Electronic Components Index. The fund will primarily gain exposure through swap agreements and other derivatives, targeting companies involved in the production of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other electronic components across South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. The underlying index holds up to 15 high-conviction companies selected based on semiconductor-related revenue and global market leadership, offering focused exposure to a critical segment of the global electronics supply chain.

Roundhill Files for Semiconductor Capital Equipment ETF

The Roundhill Semicap ETF (SOXC) will focus on companies that design, develop, manufacture, or service semiconductor capital equipment. The actively-managed fund will invest in global Semicap companies involved in lithography, wafer fabrication, process control, testing, packaging, and other critical semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Using a proprietary security selection and weighting methodology, the ETF will provide concentrated exposure to the information technology sector, including U.S., international, and selected Chinese semiconductor equipment companies.

Lone Peak Global Investors Files for Active U.S. SMID-Cap Value ETF

The Lone Peak SMID Value ETF (LPSV) will invest in U.S. small- and mid-cap companies that it believes trade below intrinsic value. The actively-managed strategy combines high-quality Durable Value businesses with opportunistic Dynamic Value investments identified through bottom-up fundamental research. The concentrated portfolio, typically holding fewer than 50 stocks, seeks long-term capital appreciation while emphasizing downside risk management, with limited exposure to international equities through ADRs.

Lone Peak Global Investors Files for Active International Value ETF

The Lone Peak International Value ETF (LPIV) will invest primarily in non-U.S. companies that it believes trade below intrinsic value. The actively-managed strategy combines high-quality Durable Value businesses with opportunistic Dynamic Value investments using bottom-up fundamental research. The concentrated portfolio, typically holding fewer than 50 stocks, will focus on international companies with market capitalizations of at least $5 billion, may invest up to 20% in emerging markets and up to 20% in U.S. equities, and seeks long-term capital appreciation through disciplined value investing.

VegaShares Files Suite of Niche AI Infrastructure ETFs

VegaShares has filed a series of actively managed ETFs targeting specialized segments of the AI supply chain. The proposed funds focus on AI energy infrastructure, multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), printed circuit boards, semiconductor testing equipment, Edge AI, semiconductor materials (“silicon silicates”), and AI wafer technologies. Each fund is based on a BITA thematic index but will be actively managed, with flexibility to invest in public and select private companies, use options and swaps for synthetic exposure, and adjust holdings between index reconstitutions. The filings reflect a growing trend toward highly targeted AI investment products that seek exposure to the underlying hardware, materials, power systems, and manufacturing technologies enabling next-generation AI infrastructure.

Teucrium Files AI-Driven ETF Targeting Top U.S. Stock Momentum

The AlphaDroid® Sweet 16 Giga Cap Stocks ETF will track the EZ-SX AlphaDroid® Sweet 16 Giga Cap Stocks Index, a rules-based strategy that selects momentum leaders from the 160 largest U.S.-traded stocks. The index uses a proprietary AI-based bull/bear indicator to identify market conditions, holding 16 top-ranked stocks during favorable markets and rotating into defensive ETFs when risks rise. The four strongest momentum strategies receive larger portfolio weights, creating a concentrated approach to capturing large-cap equity trends. The non-diversified ETF seeks to combine momentum investing with dynamic downside protection through systematic market-regime shifts.

Teucrium Files AI ETF Using Bull-Bear Rotation Model

The AlphaDroid® AI, Robotics, Hyperscaler Power ETF will track the EZ-AI AlphaDroid® AI, Robotics, Hyperscaler Power Index, a rules-based strategy focused on artificial intelligence, robotics, semiconductors, AI software, and power infrastructure supporting data centers. The index selects momentum leaders across six AI-related categories and uses a proprietary AI-driven bull/bear indicator to shift between growth-oriented holdings and defensive ETFs during periods of market stress. The non-diversified fund may hold concentrated positions in a small number of stocks or ETFs, seeking to capture AI-related growth while reducing downside risk through dynamic market regime changes.

New York Life Files Global Growth Equity ETF Managed by Fiera

The NYLIM Fiera International Equity ETF, subadvised by Fiera Capital, will focus on long-term capital appreciation. The actively-managed fund will invest at least 80% of assets in equities, primarily targeting foreign developed- and emerging-market companies while retaining flexibility to hold U.S. stocks. The strategy combines top-down analysis of global secular growth trends with bottom-up stock selection, seeking both established “stable growth” companies and higher-potential “emerging growth” firms. Sector exposures may vary as the manager positions the portfolio around long-term growth themes and evolving market opportunities.

Advisors Asset Management Files for U.S. E-Commerce Ecosystem ETF

The AAM Ubiquitous ETF (UBIQ) will track the Pence Ubiquitous Index, which provides exposure to companies across the U.S. e-commerce ecosystem. The index holds large-cap U.S.-listed companies that materially participate in digital commerce, including online retail, payments, digital advertising, internet infrastructure, logistics, connectivity, and technology platforms. Constituents are weighted across six segments to reflect their role in the digital commerce value chain, offering investors broad exposure to the businesses powering online commerce.

Janus Henderson Files Active International Equity ETF Targeting Alpha

The Janus Henderson International Core Alpha ETF will focus on stocks from developed markets outside the U.S. The actively-managed ETF will use a proprietary quantitative process to identify international companies with the potential to outperform the MSCI EAFE Index while maintaining benchmark-like risk characteristics. The nondiversified fund may take larger positions in select holdings, can invest up to 35% in heavily represented benchmark industries, and may generate additional income through securities lending. The strategy aims to deliver excess returns through systematic stock selection rather than index tracking.

VegaShares Files Callable Bond ETF Focused on Financial Sector Income

The VegaShares Fixed Rate Callable Bond ETF will invest primarily in investment-grade fixed-rate callable bonds, with a mandated concentration in the financial sector. The actively-managed fund will target income opportunities across U.S. dollar-denominated debt issued by banks, insurers, brokers, REITs, and other financial firms, using bottom-up credit and relative-value analysis. It may also gain exposure through swaps, options, forwards, and futures when deemed more efficient. The non-diversified strategy seeks attractive risk-adjusted income while actively managing interest-rate and call risk, including shortening duration when rates are expected to rise.

Hartford Files for Actively Managed Hybrid Capital Income ETF

Hartford Funds has filed to launch an actively managed ETF that will primarily invest in hybrid capital securities and other global credit instruments to generate total return and current income. Managed by Wellington Management, the fund will invest across preferred securities, contingent convertible bonds (CoCos), corporate bonds, bank loans, subordinated debt, and other investment-grade and high-yield credit. The strategy will actively shift allocations across the corporate capital structure and may use derivatives to manage risk and efficiently gain market exposure.

VanEck Files Emerging Markets Inflation-Linked Bond ETF

The VanEck EM Focus Inflation Bond ETF will invest primarily in local-currency inflation-linked government bonds issued outside the U.S., with a focus on emerging markets. The index-tracking fund will invest at least 80% of assets in securities from the FTSE Emerging Markets Focused International Inflation-Linked Securities Index and use a sampling approach to closely replicate index performance. The ETF excludes corporate and quasi-government debt and is structured as a non-diversified fund, allowing greater exposure to individual issuers.

Invesco Files for 2036 Target Maturity Municipal Bond ETF

Invesco has filed to launch the Invesco BulletShares Municipal Bond 2036 ETF, an index fund designed to track the Invesco BulletShares® Municipal Bond 2036 Index. The ETF will invest in investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated municipal bonds that mature, or have an effective maturity, in 2036. Like other BulletShares target-maturity ETFs, the fund is intended to terminate around December 15, 2036, distributing its remaining net assets to shareholders. It will primarily hold federally tax-exempt municipal bonds while providing investors with a defined-maturity fixed-income investment.

New York Life Files High-Yield Municipal Bond ETF

The NYLIM MacKay Muni High Income ETF will invest primarily in tax-exempt municipal debt, with a strong emphasis on lower-rated and high-yield securities. The actively-managed fund typically expects to allocate at least 60% of assets to municipal bonds rated BBB+/Baa1 or below and may invest entirely in junk-rated municipals when opportunities warrant. Managed by MacKay Shields, the strategy combines macroeconomic analysis, fundamental credit research, and ESG risk assessment to identify attractive income opportunities across sectors, states, and issuers while maintaining flexibility to use derivatives and taxable municipal bonds.

Nuveen Files Impact Bond ETF Focused on Social and Climate Projects

The Nuveen Impact Bond ETF will invest at least 80% of assets in bonds meeting its proprietary impact framework. The actively-managed fund will target fixed-income securities financing initiatives such as affordable housing, community development, renewable energy, climate solutions, and natural resource projects. While centered on investment-grade bonds, it may also invest in high-yield debt, securitized assets, emerging-market bonds, and derivatives. The strategy seeks competitive returns while emphasizing measurable social and environmental outcomes, with active issuer engagement and flexibility to pursue global impact opportunities.

Corgi Files 2x Leveraged ETF Tied to ‘MANGOS’ AI Portfolio

The Corgi MANGOS 2x Daily ETF will seek to deliver 2x the daily performance of the Corgi MANGOS ETF, which provides exposure to a concentrated group of AI and technology leaders: Meta, Anthropic, Nvidia, Alphabet, OpenAI, and SpaceX. The leveraged fund will primarily use total return swaps, futures, and options to achieve approximately 200% daily exposure and will rebalance each trading day. Notably, the strategy offers indirect access to private AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI through the underlying ETF’s investment structures, making it one of the more distinctive AI-themed leveraged ETF filings in the market.

REX Files Five Leveraged and Inverse Single-Stock ETFs

REX Shares has filed to launch five leveraged and inverse single-stock ETFs. The proposed lineup includes the T-REX 2X Long Agility Robotics Daily Target ETF, T-REX 2X Long Sunrun Daily Target ETF, and T-REX 2X Long SolarEdge Daily Target ETF, each seeking to deliver 200% of the daily performance of their respective stocks. REX also filed the T-REX 2X Inverse Marvell Daily Target ETF and T-REX 2X Inverse SK Hynix Daily Target ETF, which aim to provide -200% of the daily performance of Marvell Technology and SK Hynix, respectively. These ETFs are intended for short-term tactical trading and reset their leverage daily.

REX Files for Active MANGOS AI Leaders ETF

REX Shares has filed to launch an actively managed ETF providing exposure to the MANGOS group of AI and technology leaders: Meta, Anthropic, NVIDIA, Alphabet, OpenAI, and SpaceX. The fund will invest in publicly traded equities where available and may use futures, perpetual futures, and swaps to gain exposure to both public and private companies, including pre-IPO firms such as Anthropic and OpenAI. Unlike leveraged products, the ETF seeks long-term capital appreciation through concentrated exposure to leading companies across AI, semiconductors, cloud computing, digital platforms, and aerospace.

GraniteShares Files Leveraged and Inverse Samsung Electronics ETFs

GraniteShares has filed to launch two single-stock leveraged ETFs tied to Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The GraniteShares 2x Long Samsung Electronics Daily ETF seeks to deliver 200% of the daily performance of Samsung Electronics' ADR, while the GraniteShares 2x Short Samsung Electronics Daily ETF aims to provide -200% of its daily return. The funds are designed for short-term tactical trading and use leverage to amplify daily gains or losses, rather than serving as long-term investment vehicles.

Leverage Shares Files MANGOS Basket ETFs With Leveraged and Inverse Exposure

Leverage Shares has filed to launch four ETFs tracking the MANGOS basket of leading AI and technology companies: the Leverage Shares MANGOS ETF, 2X Long MANGOS Daily ETF, 2X Short MANGOS Daily ETF, and 1X Short MANGOS Daily ETF. The basket includes Meta, NVIDIA, Alphabet, Anthropic, OpenAI, and SpaceX, providing exposure to both publicly traded and, where available, private AI leaders. The funds are designed to maintain continuous exposure to the MANGOS basket, with leveraged and inverse versions intended for short-term tactical trading through daily reset strategies.

Europe ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

BNP Paribas Debuts European Equity Buffer ETF

BNP Paribas Asset Management has launched the BNP Paribas Easy European Equity Buffer ETF, its first defined-outcome ETF focused on European equities. The actively managed fund provides exposure to the EURO STOXX 50 Index while offering a predefined level of downside protection and a capped upside return over a one-year outcome period. Designed for more risk-conscious investors, the strategy seeks to balance participation in European equity gains with reduced exposure to market declines, reflecting growing demand for outcome-oriented ETF solutions in Europe.

BNP Paribas Launches Global Equity Long/Short ETF for Absolute Returns

BNP Paribas Easy Global Equity Long Short uses a systematic long/short equity strategy based on the MSCI Barra multi-factor framework. By taking long positions in stocks with strong factor scores and short positions in weaker names, it aims to generate absolute returns with limited overall market exposure, helping improve portfolio resilience during volatile or flat equity markets.

BNP Paribas Launches Equity Premium Income ETF Using Options

BNP Paribas Easy Equity Premium Income generates income and capital growth through options on major equity indices. By collecting option premiums in bullish, stable, or moderately declining markets, the strategy aims to provide an equity-linked income stream with lower volatility than traditional equity exposure and reduced sensitivity to interest rate movements.

BNP Paribas Launches European Equity Buffer ETF With Downside Protection

BNP Paribas Easy European Equity Buffer provides exposure to the Euro Stoxx 50 Index while incorporating a predefined one-year downside buffer and an upside performance cap. The strategy is designed for investors seeking controlled equity participation with enhanced capital preservation and improved drawdown management.

JPMorgan Expands Active ETF Range with Global and Ex-US Funds

JPMorgan Asset Management has launched two new UCITS ETFs: the JPM Global Equity Active UCITS ETF (JGLE) and the JPM Global ex US Research Enhanced Index Equity Active UCITS ETF (JXUS). JGLE uses a high-conviction, 200-stock active strategy benchmarked to MSCI ACWI, while JXUS offers a lower-tracking-error approach tied to the MSCI World ex USA Index. The launches reflect growing demand for active equity ETFs and diversification beyond US markets, with ex-US ETF inflows accelerating in Europe during early 2026. JGLE carries a 0.47% fee and JXUS a 0.25% fee.

BlackRock Debuts Active ETF That Rotates Across Market Themes

BlackRock has launched the iShares World Thematic Rotation Active UCITS ETF (THRW), an actively managed global equity strategy designed to dynamically invest in the market themes driving returns. The ETF uses a systematic process to identify, rank, and rotate among short-, medium-, and long-term themes, maintaining a portfolio of 200–300 stocks that is regularly updated as trends evolve. BlackRock says the approach aims to capture shifting market leadership and reflects growing demand for active and systematic ETF strategies in Europe.

iMGP Debuts First Active Italian Equity ETF on Euronext Milan

iM Global Partner and DECALIA have launched the iMGP Italian Opportunities UCITS ETF (ITAL), the first actively managed Italian-equity UCITS ETF listed on Euronext Milan. Managed by veteran investor Alfredo Piacentini, who has overseen the strategy since 1985, the fund invests in 50–70 Italian stocks across the market-cap spectrum. Unlike passive Italy ETFs concentrated in large-cap names, ITAL uses a high-conviction approach combining macroeconomic analysis, fundamental stock selection, opportunistic small- and mid-cap exposure, and a focus on management quality and governance. The strategy has delivered approximately 9% annualized net returns since 1996.

KBC Launches Three ETFs With CZK and HUF Hedged Share Classes

KBC Asset Management has expanded its ETF lineup with the bluesphere° US Equity (BSUE), bluesphere° European Equity (BSEU), and bluesphere° US Technology (BSTE) UCITS ETFs, all listed on Euronext Amsterdam. Developed on HANetf's white-label platform, the funds also offer Czech koruna (CZK) and Hungarian forint (HUF) hedged share classes, targeting investors in KBC's core Central European markets. The rules-based ETFs provide transparent exposure to global equity markets while differentiating themselves through locally focused currency-hedged investment options.

GraniteShares Launches Leveraged Long and Short SpaceX ETPs

GraniteShares has launched two new European exchange-traded products offering leveraged exposure to SpaceX: the GraniteShares 3x Long SpaceX Daily ETP (SPCH) and the GraniteShares -3x Short SpaceX Daily ETP (SNK3). Listed on the London Stock Exchange and Borsa Italiana, the ETPs aim to deliver +300% and -300% of SpaceX’s daily share performance, respectively, before fees and expenses. The products are designed for sophisticated investors seeking short-term tactical exposure to anticipated daily price movements in SpaceX.

ETF Launches - Fixed Income

Amundi Expands Active Fixed Income ETF Lineup With Two Bond Funds

Amundi has launched two active UCITS ETFs: the Amundi EUR Ultra Short-Term Bond Active UCITS ETF and the Amundi Global Corporate Bond Active UCITS ETF, broadening its fixed income range beyond money market and euro corporate bonds. The funds offer exposure to short-duration and global investment-grade corporate debt, drawing on Amundi’s established active bond strategies. Both are listed on Xetra, classified as SFDR Article 8, and a US-focused active fixed income ETF is planned in the coming months.

ETF Launches - Commodities

Invesco Launches Low-Cost Gold ETC for Retail Investors

Invesco has introduced the Invesco Physical Gold II ETC (GOLD), a physically backed gold product designed to make gold investing more accessible to retail investors. Listed on major European exchanges with a 0.12% TER, each certificate initially represents 1/1000th of an ounce of gold—far smaller than the 1/10th-ounce units used by its flagship $27.3bn SGLD ETC. The launch reflects growing retail demand for ETPs through digital platforms and follows similar efforts by Invesco to lower investment entry points in other products.

ETF Launches - Other

BNP Paribas Launches Managed Futures ETF Using CTA Strategy

BNP Paribas Easy Managed Futures provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of long and short futures and forward contracts across multiple asset classes. Using a systematic trend-following approach, it seeks medium-term capital growth with moderate volatility while offering the low correlation and diversification benefits historically associated with managed futures and CTA strategies.

Planned Launches

Ofi Invest Expands ETF Range With Dynamic Multi-Asset Strategy

Ofi Invest has filed for the Ofi Invest Global Dynamic Allocation Active UCITS ETF, marking an expansion of its European ETF lineup into multi-asset investing. The strategy mirrors the firm’s €1.7bn Dynamique Monde mutual fund, combining direct securities with internal and third-party funds while allowing flexible allocations between equities and bonds from 0% to 100%. Emerging market exposure is capped at 50% of net assets. The launch builds on Ofi Invest’s first active ETFs introduced in late 2025, which have already attracted nearly $600m in assets.

BlackRock Files Brazilian Bond ETF to Exploit German Tax Advantage

BlackRock plans to expand its German-domiciled Brazil ETF range with the iShares Brazil BRL Govt Bond UCITS ETF (DE), a fund focused on coupon-bearing Brazilian government bonds. The launch builds on the success of its $6.2 billion Brazil ETF platform in Germany. Germany has become a preferred domicile for Brazil-focused ETFs because its higher corporate tax rate avoids Brazil’s “tax blacklist” penalties that apply to Irish funds. The filing highlights how tax considerations continue to influence ETF domicile choices, particularly for investors seeking efficient exposure to Brazilian equities and bonds.

ETF Updates & Changes

SpaceX Added to WisdomTree Space ETF Following IPO

WisdomTree will add SpaceX to its WisdomTree Space Economy UCITS ETF (WSPC) on 29 June 2026 after the company’s IPO, giving investors exposure to one of the most influential firms in the commercial space sector. SpaceX will enter the ETF with a 5.5% weighting, with the potential to exceed 10% as trading liquidity develops. WisdomTree said the inclusion enhances the ETF’s exposure to space launches, infrastructure and commercial space services, while highlighting the growing investable universe within the rapidly expanding space economy.

Canada ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

BMO Launches ETF Series of Market+ International Equity Fund

BMO Investments Inc. has launched ETF Series units of the BMO Market+ International Equity Fund (Cboe Canada: ZMPI), expanding its Market+ ETF lineup. The new ETF has completed its initial offering and is now trading on Cboe Canada. ZMPI seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equities of companies outside Canada and the U.S., or firms with significant international exposure. The launch broadens BMO’s Market+ strategies, which combine broad market exposure with a systematic fundamental equity selection approach.

National Bank Investments Launches Thematic Rotation ETF

National Bank Investments has launched the NBI Thematic Rotation ETF (NTHM), which tracks a systematic thematic rotation index that shifts exposure among global equity investment themes based on changing market conditions. The ETF expands NBI's thematic investing lineup by providing investors with a rules-based approach to accessing evolving global market trends.

Mulvihill Launches Canadian Bank ETF with Monthly Income Focus

Mulvihill Capital Management has launched the Mulvihill Canadian Bank ETF (TSX: MBNK), which began trading on June 23. The ETF invests primarily in shares of Canada’s six largest banks—RBC, TD, BMO, Scotiabank, CIBC, and National Bank—with the goal of delivering long-term capital appreciation and monthly cash distributions. To enhance income, MBNK may employ covered call and cash-covered put option strategies on part of its portfolio. The fund is structured as an alternative mutual fund and expands Mulvihill’s suite of option-based income solutions.

ETF Launches - Cryptocurrencies

Hamilton Launches Canada's First Bitcoin ETF Using 0DTE Options

Hamilton ETFs has launched the Hamilton Enhanced Bitcoin DayMAX ETF (Cboe Canada: BDAY), an income-focused fund that combines Bitcoin exposure with an actively managed 0DTE (same-day expiry) options strategy. The ETF also employs modest 25% leverage to enhance income while aiming to reduce risk and volatility. BDAY began trading on Cboe Canada on June 25, 2026, expanding Hamilton's DayMAX ETF lineup.

ETF Launches - Other

Mulvihill Launches Two ETFs Targeting Canadian Split Shares

Mulvihill Capital Management has launched the Mulvihill Split Preferred Share ETF (TSX: PFRD) and Mulvihill Split Capital Share ETF (TSX: ASHR), with both funds beginning trading on June 24. PFRD invests primarily in preferred shares of Canadian split share corporations to provide monthly income and capital preservation, while ASHR focuses on capital and Class A shares of split share corporations, seeking monthly distributions and long-term capital appreciation.

ETF Filings

Brompton Files Four HighPay Covered Call ETFs

Brompton Funds has filed to launch four actively managed covered call ETFs: the Brompton Financials HighPay ETF (PAYB), Brompton Technology HighPay ETF (PAYT), Brompton U.S. Equity HighPay ETF (PAYU), and Brompton Utilities & Infrastructure HighPay ETF (PAYI). Each fund will seek income and long-term capital appreciation by investing in leading companies within its respective sector, while generating additional income through covered call writing and employing approximately 25% leverage. The ETFs are expected to carry a 0.60% management fee.

ETF Ecosystem

National Bank Investments Launches Four ETF Portfolio Solutions

National Bank Investments (NBI) has launched four asset-allocation ETF portfolios designed to meet different risk and return objectives. The NBI Conservative ETF Portfolio (NCNS) targets high current income with some capital appreciation, the NBI Balanced ETF Portfolio (NBLD) seeks a blend of income and long-term growth, the NBI Growth ETF Portfolio (NGRW) emphasizes capital appreciation with some income, and the NBI Equity ETF Portfolio (NEQT) focuses on long-term capital growth. Each portfolio invests primarily in a diversified mix of ETFs and ETF-series mutual funds holding fixed-income and equity securities.

Please note this article is for information purposes only and does not in any way constitute investment advice. It is essential that you seek advice from a registered financial professional prior to making any investment decision.