Weekly ETF Industry News Recap | June 29 - July 3, 2026

ETF Weekly Update (June 29 - July 3): New launches, fund moves, and filings shape a dynamic week across U.S., Europe, and Canada.

United States ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

Corgi Launches Nine July-Series Buffered ETFs

Corgi has launched nine July-series structured buffer ETFs, expanding its defined outcome lineup across U.S., international, emerging markets, small-cap, and technology-focused equities. The new funds include CJUL, CTJL, EMJL, HJLY, IDJL, JULC, QJL, QQJL, and SCJL, offering downside buffers ranging from 10% to 100% over a July outcome period. The lineup provides investors with multiple levels of downside protection and upside participation across a variety of equity market exposures.

First Eagle Launches Active Small-Cap Value ETF

First Eagle Investments has launched the First Eagle Small Cap Equity ETF (NYSE Arca: FESC), an actively managed ETF focused on long-term capital appreciation through investments in small-cap companies. The strategy employs the firm's catalyst-driven value approach, using bottom-up fundamental research to identify undervalued businesses with potential catalysts such as management changes, product innovation, or operational improvements. The launch extends First Eagle's active equity ETF lineup with dedicated exposure to the small-cap segment.

PGIM Adds Quarterly Buffer ETFs With Four Downside Protection Levels

PGIM has expanded its defined outcome lineup with four quarterly buffer ETFs: the PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 5 ETF (PQV), PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 10 ETF (PQX), PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 15 ETF (PQXV), and PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 20 ETF (PQXX). The ETFs seek to track the price return of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) up to a capped upside while buffering the first 5%, 10%, 15%, or 20% of losses, respectively, over an approximate three-month outcome period. Priced at a 0.50% expense ratio, the launches expand PGIM's buffer ETF lineup with shorter-duration defined outcome strategies.

Kurv Launches Active ETF Focused on AI Memory Chip Leaders

Kurv Investment Management has launched the Kurv Memory Select ETF (KMEM), an actively managed fund targeting companies that design, manufacture, and distribute memory chips critical to AI infrastructure. The ETF focuses on leading producers including SK hynix, Samsung, and Micron Technology, alongside other global memory specialists, seeking to capitalize on expected supply constraints as AI demand grows. Rather than broad semiconductor exposure, KMEM offers a concentrated approach to the memory segment, which Kurv believes will remain a key bottleneck in AI development for years to come.

AllianzIM Expands Buffered ETF Suite With International Equity Strategy

Allianz Investment Management has launched the AllianzIM International Equity Buffer15 Uncapped Jul ETF (JULI), expanding its lineup of outcome-based buffered ETFs. The fund provides exposure to the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) while seeking to buffer the first 15% of losses over a one-year outcome period. In exchange, investors receive uncapped upside participation above a defined spread rather than a return cap. JULI is designed for investors seeking international equity exposure with built-in downside protection during periods of heightened market uncertainty.

ARK Launches Buffered ETF Linked to ARK Innovation ETF Performance

ARK Invest has launched the ARK DIET Q3 Buffer ETF (ARKE), an actively managed ETF designed to provide exposure to the ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) with partial downside protection. The fund is structured to participate in approximately 50% of any decline in ARKK's net asset value over each outcome period while offering exposure to gains above a 5% hurdle rate. Beyond that threshold, ARKE currently provides approximately 61.92% participation in ARKK's upside, giving investors a defined-risk approach to accessing ARK's flagship innovation strategy.

Pictet Launches First European ETFs With AI-Driven Active Equity Strategies

Pictet Asset Management has entered the European ETF market with four actively managed funds: the Pictet AI Enhanced World Equity UCITS ETF (PQWD), Pictet AI Enhanced World ex US Equity UCITS ETF (PQWX), Pictet AI Enhanced US Equity UCITS ETF (PQUS), and Pictet AI Enhanced European Equity UCITS ETF (PQEU). Listed on Xetra and Euronext with fees ranging from 22 to 25 basis points, the ETFs seek to outperform their benchmark indexes by about 1% annually after fees using AI-driven stock selection and automated portfolio optimization. Listings on the London Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange are expected to follow.

Defiance Launches ETF Combining Analyst Ratings With Momentum

Defiance has introduced the Defiance KSM TipRanks Analyst ETF (RANK), a rules-based fund tracking the TipRanks US Momentum Analysts iNDEX. The ETF invests in 50 large-cap U.S. stocks that rank highly for Wall Street buy recommendations while also exhibiting strong price momentum. Starting from the 500 largest U.S.-listed companies, the index screens for analyst sentiment and technical strength, applies diversification caps, and rebalances quarterly. The strategy aims to capture stocks supported by both positive analyst conviction and sustained market performance.

Skylar Capital Launches ETF Targeting U.S. Electricity Futures Markets

Skylar Capital Management has launched the Skylar Electricity Futures ETF (MWHS), an actively managed fund offering exposure to U.S. wholesale electricity futures rather than utility stocks. The ETF invests primarily in ICE-listed electricity futures tied to the ERCOT and PJM power markets, using a Cayman subsidiary to hold derivatives while collateral is invested in short-term U.S. Treasuries and cash equivalents. By actively managing contract selection and roll timing, the fund aims to provide investors with direct access to electricity price movements across key U.S. power markets.

Tema Debuts AI-Focused Memory and Photonics ETFs

Tema ETFs has launched the Tema Memory ETF (DISK) and Tema Photonics & Optical ETF (LAZR) on the NYSE in partnership with semiconductor research firm SemiAnalysis. The actively managed funds target two key AI infrastructure bottlenecks: advanced memory technologies and high-speed optical data transmission. DISK focuses on global memory leaders, including HBM, DRAM and NAND, while LAZR invests in photonics and optical technology companies expected to benefit from rising AI networking demands. Both funds carry a 0.75% expense ratio and aim to provide specialized exposure beyond broad semiconductor ETFs.

Corgi Expands Leveraged ETF Lineup With 15 New Daily 2x Funds

Corgi has launched 15 new leveraged ETFs offering 2x daily exposure to individual stocks and a quantum computing theme. The new funds track companies including Apple, Arm, ASML, Broadcom, Oracle, Rocket Lab, Super Micro, IonQ, Archer Aviation, GameStop and others, alongside the Corgi Quantum Computing 2x Daily ETF (XQTM). The launches reflect continued demand for single-stock leveraged ETFs, providing short-term tactical trading tools rather than long-term investment vehicles due to the effects of daily leverage resets.

Tradr Launches Five Leveraged ETFs Targeting Emerging Tech Stocks

Tradr ETFs has launched five 2x leveraged single-stock ETFs: the Tradr 2X Long CIEN Daily ETF (CIEX), Tradr 2X Long QNT Daily ETF (QNTU), Tradr 2X Long RMBS Daily ETF (RMBX), Tradr 2X Long TSEM Daily ETF (TSEU), and Tradr 2X Long TTMI Daily ETF (TTMX). The funds seek to deliver 200% of the daily performance of Ciena, Quantinuum, Rambus, Tower Semiconductor, and TTM Technologies, respectively. Tradr said the launches include first-to-market leveraged exposure to Quantinuum and TTM Technologies, expanding its lineup of tactical ETFs for active traders.

ETF Launches - Fixed Income

First Eagle Enters Active Municipal Bond ETF Market

First Eagle Investments has launched the First Eagle Core Municipal ETF (NYSE Arca: FECM), its first actively managed municipal bond ETF. The fund seeks federally tax-exempt income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective, by investing primarily in investment-grade municipal bonds diversified across sectors, issuers, and maturities. Managed using a combination of top-down market analysis and bottom-up credit research, FECM expands First Eagle's active ETF platform into municipal fixed income.

ETF Updates & Changes

Roundhill Updates 0DTE Covered Call ETF Lineup

Roundhill has approved changes to its 0DTE covered call ETF lineup effective August 31, 2026. The Roundhill Innovation-100 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF will be renamed the Roundhill Nasdaq-100 0DTE Covered Call ETF Strategy ETF, with its investment policy updated to reference the Nasdaq-100 Index instead of the Innovation-100 Index. The Roundhill S&P 500 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF and Roundhill Russell 2000 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF will also revise their investment policies to invest in financial instruments providing exposure to the returns of their respective benchmark indexes, alongside related strategy updates.

Roundhill Updates CHAT ETF to Permit IPO Investments

Roundhill has updated the investment strategy for its Generative AI & Technology ETF (CHAT) to allow investments in initial public offerings (IPOs) and recently public companies. The supplement also adds IPO risk disclosures to the fund's prospectus, noting that newly listed stocks may experience heightened volatility, limited trading history, lower liquidity, and higher transaction costs. The change expands the fund's flexibility to invest in emerging AI-related companies shortly after they go public.

KraneShares Renames STAR 50 ETF to Highlight China Tech Focus

KraneShares will rename the KraneShares SSE STAR Market 50 Index ETF to the KraneShares China Technology & Semiconductor STAR 50 Index ETF effective July 20, 2026. The fund will continue tracking the same STAR Market 50 Index of leading companies listed on Shanghai's innovation-focused exchange but will update its investment strategy and disclosures to emphasize exposure to China's technology and semiconductor industries. The prospectus will also add detailed semiconductor industry risk disclosures, reflecting the sector's increased prominence within the fund.

Xtrackers Repurposes EAFE ESG ETF Into Low-Cost Developed Markets Fund

Xtrackers will repurpose the Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Selection Equity ETF (EASG) into the Xtrackers Bloomberg Developed Markets ex US Equity ETF (DMXU) on or about September 16, 2026. The fund will switch from tracking an ESG-focused MSCI index to the Bloomberg Developed Markets ex US Core Markets Index, removing ESG screening in favor of broad developed-market exposure, including South Korea. The transition is expected to generate significant portfolio turnover, while the annual management fee will be reduced sharply from 0.14% to 0.03%, making the revamped ETF one of the lowest-cost options in its category.

Leverage Shares Renames 2x EchoStar ETF Following Ticker Change

Leverage Shares will rename its 2X Long SATS Daily ETF to the Leverage Shares 2X Long ECHO Daily ETF effective July 1, following EchoStar Corporation's ticker change from SATS to ECHO on June 24. The ETF's ticker will also change from SATG to ECHX, and all references in the fund's offering documents will be updated to reflect the new branding. The changes are administrative only, and shareholders are not required to take any action.

T. Rowe Price U.S. Equity Research ETF Adopts Nondiversified Structure

T. Rowe Price's U.S. Equity Research ETF will become a nondiversified fund effective July 1, 2026, following shareholder approval on June 25. The change allows the actively managed ETF to invest a larger percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers, increasing portfolio concentration. While the shift provides greater flexibility to make higher-conviction investments, it also raises the risk that poor performance from a single holding could have a more significant impact on the fund's returns than in a diversified portfolio.

iShares to Rename GBF, Cut Fee, and Expand Bond Index Exposure

BlackRock will rename the iShares Government/Credit Bond ETF to the iShares 1-10 Year U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF, change its ticker from GBF to AGGM, and switch its benchmark to the Bloomberg Intermediate US Aggregate Index, effective on or around September 1, 2026. The changes broaden the fund's exposure beyond government and corporate bonds to include mortgage-backed, commercial mortgage-backed, and asset-backed securities with intermediate maturities. BlackRock will also reduce the fund's management fee from 0.20% to 0.03%.

Cambria Venture ETF Changes Ticker to CNVA

Cambria has changed the ticker symbol for its Venture ETF from COWE to CNVA, effective immediately. The change applies to the fund's prospectus and statement of additional information, with no changes to the fund's investment objective or strategy.

Toews Removes Income Objective From Managed Risk ETF

Toews will revise the investment objective and strategy of its Agility Shares Managed Risk ETF (MRSK) effective on or about August 28, 2026. The fund will remove its goal of generating income, changing its objective to focus solely on long-term capital growth while limiting risk. The strategy will also be updated to remove references to generating income from writing call options, while continuing to use S&P 500 exposure and options strategies to reduce downside risk and portfolio volatility.

ETF Liquidations

Siren to Liquidate LEAD and BLCN ETFs in July

Siren ETF Trust will liquidate the Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF (LEAD) and the Siren NexGen Economy ETF (BLCN), with liquidation expected on July 21, 2026. The funds will stop accepting creations and will trade until July 14, after which remaining shareholders will receive liquidating distributions. Ahead of the closure, the portfolios may hold larger cash positions and other highly liquid assets, meaning they may no longer closely follow their stated investment strategies, with LEAD expected to experience elevated tracking error.

Bitwise to Liquidate Six Single-Stock and Crypto Option Income ETFs

Bitwise will liquidate six option income ETFs tied to Coinbase, Circle, Ethereum, GameStop, Marathon Digital, and MicroStrategy after its board approved their closure on June 30. The funds will stop accepting creation and redemption orders after July 31, with exchange trading expected to halt before the market opens on August 3. Remaining shareholders will receive cash based on each fund’s net asset value, with liquidation proceeds scheduled to be distributed around August 10. During the wind-down, the funds may hold cash and positions that no longer reflect their stated investment strategies.

Tuttle to Liquidate Bitcoin Covered Call and Magnificent 7 Income ETFs

Tuttle Capital will liquidate the Tuttle Capital Bitcoin 0DTE Covered Call ETF (BITK) and the Tuttle Capital Magnificent 7 Income Blast ETF (MAGO) after their board approved plans to close both funds. The adviser cited limited asset growth prospects, ongoing operating costs, and its decision to stop subsidizing expenses. Both ETFs will stop accepting new investments and delist after the market closes on July 10, with liquidation expected on or about July 17, 2026. As the portfolios are wound down, the funds may hold more cash and no longer pursue their stated investment objectives.

T-REX to Liquidate 2x Long Pan American Silver ETF (PAAU)

Tuttle Capital and REX Shares will liquidate the T-REX 2X Long PAAS Daily Target ETF (PAAU) after its board approved a plan to close the fund, citing limited asset growth prospects, ongoing operating costs, and the adviser's decision to stop subsidizing expenses. The ETF will stop accepting new investments and delist after the market closes on July 10, with liquidation expected on or about July 20, 2026. As assets are sold ahead of the liquidation, the fund may hold more cash and no longer meet its stated investment objective.

ETF Filings

Harbor Files Trio of Autocallable Income ETFs

Harbor Capital has filed three actively managed ETFs—Harbor Arena Structured Income ETF, Harbor Structured High Income ETF, and Harbor Structured Premium Income ETF—that seek monthly income through swaps tied to indexes replicating laddered portfolios of synthetic autocallable notes. The notes reference volatility- and correlation-controlled exposure to SPY, QQQ, and IWM, with payouts based on the worst-performing index. The funds aim to offer contingent coupons and potential downside mitigation, but not principal protection, and losses can occur if barriers are breached.

REX Shares Expands T-REX Lineup With Murata, MLCC and Vishay ETFs

REX Shares has filed several additions to its leveraged T-REX ETF lineup, including 2X long and 2X inverse daily ETFs on Murata Manufacturing, the world's leading MLCC producer, as well as proposed 2X long and 2X inverse MLCC ETFs tracking an ETF focused on companies involved in multilayer ceramic capacitors and related technologies. The filing also includes a T-REX 2X Long Vishay (VSH) Daily Target ETF, seeking 200% of Vishay Intertechnology's daily return. As with other leveraged single-stock and thematic ETFs, the funds reset daily and are intended for short-term trading rather than long-term holding due to compounding effects.

Anfield Dynamic Fixed Income ETF to Liquidate in July

Anfield will liquidate the Anfield Dynamic Fixed Income ETF (ADFI) following board approval. The fund’s last trading day on Cboe BZX will be July 23, 2026, with liquidation expected on or about July 30, 2026. ADFI will stop accepting creation and redemption orders after the closing date and may deviate from its investment strategy beforehand. Shareholders remaining through liquidation will receive a cash distribution based on their share of net assets, subject to taxes, expenses, and any required withholdings.

Roundhill Files ETF Focused on Global Silicon Supply Chain

The Roundhill Silicon ETF will targetcompanies across the global silicon and semiconductor materials ecosystem. The actively-managed fund will invest at least 80% of its assets in firms involved in silicon wafers, specialty substrates, semiconductor materials, fabrication inputs, ASIC design, foundry services, and related technologies that enable chip production. The portfolio may include U.S. and international companies, including Chinese firms through ADRs, VIEs, and China A-Shares, and will rebalance at least quarterly. The non-diversified fund will concentrate its holdings in the information technology sector.

Defiance Files 130/30 ETF Betting on AI Infrastructure Over SaaS

The Defiance Files 130/30 ETF Betting on AI Infrastructure Over SaaS will use a 130/30 long-short strategy centered on the AI investment cycle. The actively-managed fund will target roughly 130% long exposure to companies benefiting from AI compute demand, including GPU, ASIC, CPU, semiconductor foundry, AI server, networking, and connectivity providers, while maintaining about 30% short exposure to U.S.-listed SaaS companies it believes face AI-driven pricing pressure, slowing growth, and valuation risks. The non-diversified fund may use leverage and derivatives, will primarily rebalance quarterly, and is expected to have high portfolio turnover.

Defiance Targets Space Economy With 130/30 Long-Short ETF

The Defiance Long/Short Space Economy vs. Legacy Communications ETF uses a 130/30 long-short strategy to capitalize on the growth of the space economy. The actively-managed fund will hold roughly 130% long exposure to companies tied to satellite broadband, direct-to-device connectivity, Earth observation, launch systems, lunar services, and other space-related industries, while maintaining about 30% short exposure to legacy U.S. telecom and cable operators it believes face long-term disruption. The non-diversified fund may use leverage and derivatives, will rebalance primarily each quarter, and is expected to have high portfolio turnover.

Fidelity Files Four Buffer ETFs for European Market

Fidelity International has filed four buffer UCITS ETFs in Ireland, signaling its entry into Europe's growing defined outcome ETF market. The proposed lineup includes the Fidelity Global Equity Dynamic Buffer UCITS ETF, Fidelity US Equity Dynamic Buffer UCITS ETF, Fidelity Europe Equity Dynamic Buffer UCITS ETF, and Fidelity All Country Equity Dynamic Buffer UCITS ETF. The funds are designed to provide equity exposure with built-in downside protection in exchange for capped upside, intensifying competition in Europe's still-developing buffer ETF segment alongside recent filings from BNP Paribas, AllianceBernstein, and Goldman Sachs.

Corgi Files Actively Managed Government Money Market ETF

The Corgi Money Market ETF will invest at least 99.5% of its assets in cash, U.S. government securities, and fully collateralized repurchase agreements. Unlike traditional money market funds, the actively-managed ETF will use a floating NAV rather than maintaining a stable $1 share price, with shares trading on an exchange. The fund will invest in high-quality, short-term securities while adhering to Rule 2a-7 liquidity and maturity requirements, offering investors an ETF-based cash management vehicle backed primarily by U.S. government assets.

Tuttle Files ETF Tracking SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic

The Tuttle Capital Trifecta AI ETF will provide equal-weighted exposure to SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic through total return swaps. The actively-managed fund is designed to track three leading private AI companies, using secondary market valuations and private financing data until any of the firms complete an IPO, after which exposure could transition to publicly traded shares. Rebalanced quarterly, the non-diversified ETF would offer investors rare access to private AI leaders through derivatives while holding U.S. Treasuries and other short-term securities as collateral.

Tuttle Files Active ETF Focused on Longevity and Healthy Aging

The Tuttle Capital Longevity & Healthspan ETF will invest in companies advancing longevity and healthspan extension. The actively-managed fund will hold 20–50 stocks across seven themes: GLP-1 and metabolic health, senolytics, peptide therapeutics, epigenetics and AI-driven drug discovery, animal health, diagnostics and aging biomarkers, and life science infrastructure. Concentrated in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, the ETF uses a proprietary framework to identify businesses with significant exposure to technologies and therapies aimed at extending healthy lifespan.

iShares Files ETF Targeting Companies Expected to Benefit From AI Adoption

The iShares Future AI Beneficiaries ETF will track the Morningstar US Artificial Intelligence Beneficiaries Select Index, which targets U.S. companies expected to meaningfully increase revenue or reduce costs through AI adoption over the next five years. Rather than investing in AI developers, the index focuses on AI users across sectors, selecting up to 100 companies based on Morningstar's fundamental research and capping sector and individual stock weights for diversification. The fund is expected to have significant exposure to consumer, healthcare, and industrial companies positioned to benefit from AI-driven productivity and growth.

Tuttle Files ETF Tracking Leopold Aschenbrenner's Public Holdings

The Tuttle Capital Situational Awareness Tracker ETF is designed to replicate the publicly disclosed U.S. equity portfolio of Situational Awareness LP, managed by AI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner. The actively-managed fund will track the firm's quarterly Form 13F filings, investing primarily in reported long stock positions and, where disclosed, exchange-traded put options. Because 13F filings are delayed by up to 45 days and exclude short positions and many other holdings, the ETF may differ materially from the manager's actual portfolio while offering investors a rules-based way to mirror its disclosed investments.

Tuttle Files ETF Focused on AI Infrastructure Bottlenecks

The Tuttle Capital AI Bottleneck ETF will target companies positioned at critical bottlenecks in the AI infrastructure supply chain. The actively-managed fund will invest at least 80% of assets in firms tied to areas such as advanced chip packaging, memory, photonics, power generation, nuclear fuel, semiconductor equipment, industrial materials, cooling systems, and data center infrastructure. Using a proprietary scoring system and tiered revenue exposure framework, the ETF aims to identify companies with durable competitive advantages where constrained supply and inelastic demand could benefit from the ongoing global AI buildout.

First Trust Files Quarterly Buffered QQQ ETF With 15% Downside Protection

The FT Vest Nasdaq-100® Quarterly 15 Buffer ETF will use FLEX Options to provide exposure to the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) while buffering the first 15% of losses over approximately three-month outcome periods. In exchange for the downside buffer, investor gains are capped at a level set at the start of each quarter and reset every three months. The actively-managed fund is designed for investors who hold shares for the full outcome period, with returns potentially differing significantly for those who buy or sell during the quarter.

State Street Expands MyIncome Lineup With Three Target-Maturity Bond ETFs

State Street Investment Management has filed three actively managed additions to its MyIncome target-maturity ETF suite: a 2036 Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, a 2032 Municipal Bond ETF, and a 2032 High Yield Corporate Bond ETF. Each fund will primarily invest in bonds maturing around its target year and is designed to liquidate and distribute remaining assets at maturity. The ETFs will use active security selection and risk management, with limited use of derivatives to manage duration and credit exposure, offering investors defined-maturity exposure across investment-grade corporate, tax-exempt municipal, and high-yield bond markets.

Dimensional Files ETF Share Classes for Five Fixed Income Funds

Dimensional Fund Advisors has filed to launch ETF share classes for five existing fixed income portfolios: Five-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio (DFGB), Intermediate Government Fixed Income Portfolio (DFGV), Municipal Real Return Portfolio (DFMR), Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio (DFSR), and Short-Term Municipal Bond Portfolio (DFSM). The filings would expand Dimensional’s bond ETF lineup by bringing ETF access to strategies that currently lack standalone ETFs. The firm said the ETF share class structure can help lower costs, improve tax efficiency, support more efficient rebalancing, and simplify investment choice for shareholders.

JPMorgan Files Global Research-Enhanced Active Equity ETF

The JPMorgan All Country Research Enhanced Equity Active ETF is designed to modestly outperform the MSCI All Country World Index while maintaining similar sector and geographic risk exposures. The actively-managed fund will primarily invest in large- and mid-cap stocks across developed and emerging markets, using proprietary fundamental research to overweight undervalued companies and underweight overvalued ones. It may use futures for cash management, incorporates ESG factors into issuer analysis, and seeks incremental excess returns through disciplined stock selection rather than broad market bets.

Three Precidian ADRhedged ETFs to Undergo 10-for-1 Stock Split

Precidian Investments will implement a 10-for-1 stock split for the Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged, ASML Holding NV ADRhedged, and STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged ETFs. Shareholders of record as of July 10, 2026, will receive 10 shares for every share held, with the split taking effect after the market closes on July 13. The ETFs will begin trading on a split-adjusted basis on July 14. The change is intended to lower the per-share trading price and does not alter the funds' investment strategies or creation unit size.

Lazard to Convert $138 Million High Yield Mutual Fund Into ETF

Lazard will convert its $138.1 million Lazard US High Yield Portfolio from a mutual fund into the Lazard US High Yield ETF through a tax-free reorganization expected to close around November 6, 2026. The new ETF will retain the same investment objective, fundamental policies, investment strategy, portfolio managers, and investment adviser. The conversion is intended to give existing shareholders access to the strategy in an ETF wrapper, offering lower costs, greater tax efficiency, intraday trading, and daily portfolio transparency without requiring action from most shareholders.

Corgi Files Broad Suite of U.S. Equity Index ETFs Covering Core and Factor Strategies

Corgi has filed to launch a broad lineup of passive U.S. equity ETFs spanning core market exposures and factor-based strategies. The proposed funds include large-, mid-, small-, and total-market index ETFs, along with growth, value, equal-weight, dividend, dividend growth, low volatility, momentum, quality, multifactor, and Nasdaq-100-focused strategies. Each ETF will track a corresponding equity index and is designed to provide targeted exposure across market capitalizations and investment styles, significantly expanding Corgi's planned U.S. index ETF offering.

Strategy Shares Files S&P 500 ETF Combining Put Writing With Equity Exposure

The Strategy Shares [INDEX NAME] Enhanced Yield ETF (SPYY) will pair broad U.S. equity exposure with a put option writing strategy designed to generate high monthly income. The fund will invest in S&P 500 stocks directly or through index ETFs while writing cash-settled put options on S&P 500 ETFs, futures, and/or the index itself. U.S. Treasury securities will serve as collateral for the options strategy, with futures used to maintain full market exposure. The actively managed approach seeks to combine option premium income with dividends and long-term participation in the U.S. equity market.

Eventide Files Faith-Based Large-Cap ETF With Global Equity Flexibility

The Eventide Large Cap Focus ETF (ELCF) will invest at least 80% of its assets in large-cap companies selected through a combination of fundamental research and proprietary faith-based screening. The actively-managed strategy seeks businesses capable of sustaining profit and revenue growth while serving customers, employees, communities, and the environment. The fund may invest globally across sectors, including through ADRs, and can hold REITs, MLPs, preferred stocks, convertible bonds, and yieldcos. It may also use options, including covered calls and puts, to generate income and help manage portfolio risk.

Eventide Files Faith-Based Dividend Growth ETF Focused on Sustainable Businesses

The Eventide Dividend Growth ETF (ETDG) will invest at least 80% of its assets in companies the adviser believes can grow dividends over the long term. The actively-managed strategy uses bottom-up fundamental research to identify attractively valued businesses with strong cash flow, healthy balance sheets, and long-term growth potential across sectors and market caps. A proprietary faith-based screening process, rooted in Christian values, guides stock selection by evaluating corporate practices alongside financial factors. The fund may also use covered calls and other option strategies to enhance income and manage risk.

Lazard Files Active ETF Targeting U.S.-Linked High Yield Corporate Bonds

The Lazard US High Yield ETF will invest at least 80% of its assets in below-investment-grade corporate bonds and similar fixed-income securities tied economically to the U.S. The portfolio will focus on high-yield issuers, including unrated securities, with an expected weighted average maturity of two to ten years. The actively-managed strategy uses bottom-up fundamental and valuation analysis to identify undervalued opportunities across sectors, while retaining flexibility to invest up to 20% of assets in other securities outside its core mandate.

Lazard Files Active ETF Focused on Non-U.S. Currency Bond Opportunities

The Lazard Non-Dollar Active Income ETF will invest at least 80% of its assets in fixed-income securities denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The actively-managed fund will invest across government, supranational, and corporate debt globally, including both investment-grade and high-yield bonds, as well as money market instruments. Using a combination of bottom-up security selection and top-down macro analysis, the portfolio will seek opportunities across developed and emerging markets. The non-diversified fund will have flexible duration and credit exposure, including unrated and below-investment-grade securities.

Lazard Targets Global Bank Hybrid Debt With Active Income Strategy

The Lazard Hybrid Financial Income ETF will focus on hybrid securities issued by financial companies worldwide. The portfolio will invest at least 80% of assets in instruments such as preferred securities, contingent convertible bonds (CoCos), capital securities, and subordinated debt, with an emphasis on Europe and North America. The actively-managed fund may invest heavily in below-investment-grade or unrated securities, will be non-diversified, and combines bottom-up issuer research with top-down macro analysis to identify opportunities across the global financial sector.

REX Files AI Chipmaking Infrastructure ETF

The REX AI Chipmaking ETF will track the VettaFi AI Chipmaking Index, which targets companies providing the critical equipment and technologies used to manufacture advanced AI semiconductors. Rather than investing in AI chip designers, the index focuses on businesses involved in wafer fabrication equipment, advanced packaging, and metrology, with companies deriving more than 50% of revenue from those activities. The nondiversified ETF will invest globally, with quarterly rebalancing and fixed segment allocations of 50% to wafer fabrication equipment and 25% each to advanced packaging and metrology.

Portfolio Building Block Files Tactical ‘Go Anywhere’ ETF Managed by Fisher Investments

The Portfolio Building Block Tactical Multipurpose ETF will use a flexible "go anywhere" strategy across equities, fixed income, commodities, currencies, and derivatives. Managed by Fisher Investments, the actively-managed fund will use U.S. Treasuries, cash, and tactical long and short positions to respond to changing market conditions, with the ability to increase defensive allocations or take inverse exposure during periods of heightened risk. The nondiversified strategy may invest globally, including in emerging markets and high-yield debt, while using derivatives extensively to adjust market exposure and manage risk.

First Trust Files AI Covered Call ETFs Tied to Anthropic and OpenAI

First Trust has filed for two actively managed covered call ETFs that would provide exposure to Anthropic and OpenAI while seeking to generate high monthly income. Each fund would combine direct stock ownership with synthetic exposure through options, write short-dated covered calls, and use Treasuries and box spreads to target annual distributions of approximately 15% above the S&P 500's dividend yield before fees and expenses. The nondiversified ETFs are designed to convert a portion of the underlying stocks' upside potential into income, which may limit gains during strong rallies.

Logan Capital Files Active International Dividend Growth ETF

The Logan Capital International ETF (LCID) will focus on large-cap non-U.S. companies with attractive dividend and total return characteristics. The concentrated portfolio of approximately 35–45 holdings will primarily invest in ADRs and common stocks of developed market companies with market capitalizations of at least $10 billion, while limiting emerging markets exposure to 5% of assets. The actively-managed strategy emphasizes high-quality businesses with sustainable dividends, strong balance sheets, consistent cash flows, and attractive valuations through a research-driven fundamental investment process.

Yorkville Files Active Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF Combining Crypto, Equities, and Yield

The Yorkville America Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF allocates across three segments of the digital asset ecosystem: crypto-related equities, leading cryptocurrencies, and yield-bearing securities issued by companies with significant digital asset treasuries. The strategy targets an initial allocation of 45% to companies in the MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index, 45% to the five largest digital assets through direct holdings, ETFs, and a Cayman subsidiary, and 10% to preferred and fixed income securities issued by digital asset treasury companies. The nondiversified fund may tactically adjust these allocations based on market conditions while maintaining concentrated exposure to the digital asset industry.

Yorkville Files Equal-Weight Crypto Covered Call ETF

The Yorkville America Crypto Leaders Covered Call ETF combines passive exposure to an equal-weighted portfolio of leading cryptocurrencies with an actively managed covered call strategy. The fund will track the MarketVector Digital Assets Equal Weight Index, which equally weights Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, Solana, XRP, Cardano, Cronos, Avalanche, and Chainlink, while generating additional income by selling call options on crypto assets and related instruments. The ETF may gain exposure through direct holdings, a Cayman subsidiary, and crypto ETFs and ETPs, with at least 40% of assets invested in exchange-traded products.

Yorkville Files Digital Assets Index ETF With Multi-Crypto Exposure

The Yorkville America Crypto Leaders ETF will track the MarketVector Digital Assets Index, which provides exposure to the largest and most liquid cryptocurrencies. The fund will seek to replicate the index through a combination of direct digital asset holdings, a wholly owned Cayman subsidiary, and crypto ETFs and ETPs, with at least 40% of assets invested in exchange-traded products. The index is rebalanced monthly, caps individual holdings at 30%, and currently includes leading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, BNB, Cardano, Avalanche, Cronos, and Chainlink.

xETFs Files Global ex-U.S. Semiconductor ETF

The xETFs International Semiconductor ETF will track the VettaFi International Semiconductor Index, providing exposure to the 25 largest non-U.S. semiconductor and semiconductor-related companies. The index selects companies that generate at least 50% of revenue from semiconductor businesses or rank among the industry's top five by market share, with holdings weighted by free-float market capitalization and subject to concentration caps. The nondiversified ETF will generally replicate the index, may use representative sampling when needed, and is expected to concentrate its investments in the information technology sector.

xETFs Files Active AI Infrastructure Bottlenecks ETF

The xETFs AI Bottleneck & Chokepoint ETF will target companies it believes control critical bottlenecks and chokepoints across the AI infrastructure stack. The concentrated portfolio of 5–25 holdings will focus on areas where supply constraints or strategic advantages may create outsized opportunities, including memory, optics and networking, power infrastructure, advanced semiconductor packaging, and AI compute. The actively-managed fund may use swaps and other derivatives alongside direct equity investments to gain exposure, will invest at least 80% of assets in AI bottleneck and chokepoint companies, and will concentrate in the information technology sector.

WEBs Investments Files Three Active Synthetic Autocallable Income ETFs

WEBs Investments has filed for three actively managed ETFs that employ the same laddered synthetic autocallable strategy but with different underlying reference indexes. Each fund will primarily use total return swaps to gain exposure to an index of synthetic autocallable instruments tied to its respective volatility-managed benchmark, seeking to generate high income through conditional coupon payments while providing predefined downside protection. All three nondiversified ETFs may hold short-term Treasuries and other collateral assets, and may use box spreads and a Cayman subsidiary to implement the strategy.

Leverage Shares Files Leveraged and Inverse Samsung Electronics ETFs

Leverage Shares has filed for three single-stock ETFs providing leveraged and inverse daily exposure to Samsung Electronics. The lineup includes a 2x long ETF targeting 200% of the stock's daily performance, a 2x short ETF targeting -200% daily exposure, and a 1x short ETF targeting -100% daily exposure. Each fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in Samsung Electronics and financial instruments designed to deliver its stated daily leveraged or inverse return.

Harbor Files Active ETF Targeting 800VDC AI Datacenter Infrastructure

The 800VDC AI Datacenter Ecosystem ETF will focus on companies expected to benefit from the shift to 800-volt direct current (800VDC) power systems in AI datacenters. The actively-managed fund will invest at least 80% of assets in firms across the 800VDC ecosystem, including power semiconductors, electrical infrastructure, power management, and related technologies. Using a proprietary thematic scoring process, the portfolio is expected to hold 20–50 companies with significant exposure to the transition, including U.S. and international firms, while concentrating investments in the information technology and industrials sectors.

Defiance Files Latin America Top 10 Equity ETF

The Defiance Latin America Top 10 ETF would track the BITA Latin America Top 10 Index, providing exposure to the largest publicly listed companies across Latin America, selected by free-float market capitalization. The index includes companies from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, with constituents equally weighted and rebalanced quarterly. The ETF may use derivatives to replicate index exposure, invest up to 15% of assets in private securities, and is structured as a nondiversified fund.

Defiance Files Global and Korea Robotics ETFs

Defiance has filed for two passive robotics ETFs that would track BITA indexes of companies with significant exposure to the robotics value chain globally and in South Korea. Each fund will hold up to 10 equally weighted companies focused on industrial automation, humanoid and service robots, robotic software, and medical robotics. The ETFs may use derivatives to replicate index exposure, invest up to 15% of assets in private securities, and are structured as nondiversified portfolios.

Defiance Files Three Single-Country AI ETFs Targeting Europe, Japan, and Taiwan

Defiance has filed for three passive ETFs that would track BITA indexes of AI-focused companies in Europe, Japan, and Taiwan. Each fund will hold up to 20 equally weighted stocks selected for significant revenue or strategic involvement across the AI value chain, including hardware, software, applications, and supporting infrastructure. The ETFs may use derivatives to replicate index exposure, can invest up to 15% of assets in private securities, and are structured as nondiversified funds, allowing greater concentration in a smaller number of holdings.

Defiance Files Humanoid Robotics Actuator ETF

The Defiance Robotics Actuators ETF will track the MarketVector Humanoid Actuator Index, which targets companies that develop the precision motion components powering humanoid robots and advanced automation systems. The index includes at least 25 global companies focused on technologies such as servo motors, harmonic drives, actuators, gearboxes, motion control systems, and robotic subsystems, with significant exposure to Japan and China. The nondiversified ETF will generally replicate the index and is expected to concentrate its holdings in the machinery industry and broader industrials sector.

Vanguard Files ETF Share Class for Existing Emerging Markets Bond Fund

Vanguard has filed to add an ETF share class to an existing actively managed emerging markets bond mutual fund. The Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF Shares (VEMB) invests at least 80% of assets in bonds tied to emerging market issuers, including sovereign and corporate debt across all maturities and credit qualities. The portfolio may hold a majority of below-investment-grade or defaulted bonds, with most exposure denominated in or hedged to the U.S. dollar alongside selective local-currency positions. The nondiversified fund may concentrate by country or region and uses derivatives extensively to manage interest rate, currency, credit, and market exposure.

Yorkville Files 2x Leveraged ETF on AI-Focused MANGOS Plus ETF

The Yorkville America 2X Long MANGOS Plus Daily Target ETF will seeki to deliver 200% of the daily performance of the actively managed MANGOS Plus ETF. The fund will primarily use swaps, with the flexibility to invest in call options, FLEX Options, or shares of the underlying ETF, and will rebalance its exposure daily. MANGOS Plus ETF invests in companies driving AI development, infrastructure, advanced computing, and related technologies, including limited exposure to private companies. Like other daily leveraged funds, returns over periods longer than one day may differ significantly from 2x the underlying ETF's performance due to daily compounding and rebalancing.

Leverage Shares Files Leveraged and Inverse Samsung ETFs

Leverage Shares has filed three single-stock ETFs tied to Samsung Electronics, expanding access to leveraged and inverse exposure. The lineup includes a 2X Long Samsung Daily ETF targeting 200% of the stock's daily performance, a 2X Short Samsung Daily ETF seeking -200% daily exposure, and a 1X Short Samsung Daily ETF targeting -100% daily returns. Each fund will invest in Samsung shares and derivatives to achieve its stated objective, with at least 80% of net assets dedicated to providing the targeted daily exposure.

Direxion Files 32 Leveraged and Inverse ETFs on Global Stocks

Direxion has filed to launch 32 single-stock leveraged and inverse ETFs, offering 2x daily bullish and bearish exposure to 16 major international companies. The lineup includes paired Bull and Bear ETFs for BYD, CATL, Hon Hai Precision (Foxconn), Hyundai, JD.com, Kioxia, Lenovo Group, Meituan, Mitsubishi, Nintendo, Samsung, SoftBank, Tencent, Tokyo Electron, Toyota Motor, and Xiaomi. The filings would significantly expand the single-stock leveraged ETF market beyond U.S. companies, giving traders tactical exposure to leading Asian technology, automotive, semiconductor, industrial, and consumer stocks.

Defiance Files 2x Leveraged ETF Targeting Sivers Semiconductors

Defiance has filed for a leveraged ETF that seeks to deliver 200% of the daily performance of Sivers Semiconductors AB ADRs using swaps and listed options. The actively managed fund will rebalance daily to maintain 2x exposure, making it intended for short-term trading rather than long-term holding due to the effects of daily compounding. Sivers Semiconductors develops millimeter-wave and photonics semiconductor technologies for satellite communications, AI data centers, and high-speed networking. The ETF would further expand Defiance's lineup of single-stock leveraged products.

Corgi Files 42 New 2x Daily Single-Stock ETFs

Corgi has filed for 42 leveraged single-stock ETFs, each seeking to deliver 2x the daily performance of an individual underlying stock. The filings cover Harmonic (HLIT), Vicor (VICR), Vishay Precision Group (VPG), STMicroelectronics (STM), Analog Devices (ADI), Wolfspeed (WOLF), Power Integrations (POWI), Alpha & Omega Semiconductor (AOSL), Flex (FLEX), Aeva (AEVA), Aehr Test Systems (AEHR), Cohu (COHU), FormFactor (FORM), Hyliion (HYLN), Semtech (SMTC), SolarEdge (SEDG), AmpliTech (AMPG), Ouster (OUST), T1 Energy (TE), BlackBerry (BB), Jabil (JBL), Rackspace (RXT), Cognex (CGNX), ADTRAN (ADTN), Targa Resources (TRGP), EMCOR (EME), Dell (DELL), Deep Fission (FISN), INNIO (INIO), Applied Aerospace & Defense (AADX), Quantinuum (QNT), Liftoff Mobile (LFTO), ERock (EROC), Swarmer (SWMR), Magnachip (MX), MaxLinear (MXL), Penguin Solutions (PENG), Himax (HIMX), GRAIL (GRAL), Unusual Machines (UMAC), Ericsson (ERIC), and Adeia (ADEA). Each ETF targets 2x the stock's daily return only and is not intended to achieve that multiple over periods longer than one trading day.

Europe ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

DZ Bank Launches S&P 500, MSCI World, and Euro Stoxx 50 ETFs

DZ Bank has launched three low-cost UCITS ETFs on the HANetf platform, expanding its passive equity lineup in Europe. The new funds are the DZ BANK S&P 500 UCITS ETF (DZUS) with a 0.17% TER, the DZ BANK MSCI World UCITS ETF (DZMW) with a 0.15% TER, and the DZ BANK EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF (DZEU) with a 0.15% TER. All three ETFs are listed on Xetra and are designed to closely track their respective benchmark indexes, providing broad exposure to U.S., global developed, and Eurozone large-cap equities.

WisdomTree Expands Dividend Lineup With Global High Dividend UCITS ETF

WisdomTree has launched the WisdomTree Global High Dividend UCITS ETF (WDIV), which tracks the WisdomTree Global High Dividend UCITS Index and carries a total expense ratio of 0.35%. Listed on Xetra, Borsa Italiana, and SIX Swiss Exchange, with a London Stock Exchange listing to follow, the ETF provides exposure to 300 high-dividend companies across developed markets. The strategy uses a fundamentally weighted methodology based on dividends paid, combined with quality, momentum, and ESG screens to reduce value traps while maintaining diversification across stocks, sectors, and countries.

Planned Launches

Man Group Files First In-House UCITS ETFs in Europe

Man Group has registered its first in-house UCITS ETFs in Europe, filing the Man Active Trend UCITS ETF and Man Active Infrastructure UCITS ETF with the Central Bank of Ireland. The move follows the firm's U.S. ETF launch in 2025 and marks its return to the European ETF market after earlier co-branded products were wound down in 2017. The trend-following strategy will bring Man's flagship quantitative AHL approach to the UCITS ETF wrapper, reflecting growing demand for liquid alternatives and managed futures ETFs in Europe.

Dragon Capital Files First European UCITS ETF for Vietnam

Dragon Capital has filed for approval of the Dragon Capital Vietnam UCITS ETF, marking its planned entry into Europe’s ETF market via Waystone’s white-label platform. The Vietnam-focused manager, which oversees about $5bn in assets, already offers Vietnam equity products in the US and domestic market, alongside its long-running UCITS fund. The launch comes ahead of Vietnam’s expected FTSE Russell upgrade to Emerging Market status, a move that has improved investor sentiment and could boost demand for dedicated Vietnam equity exposure.

Ecosystem

State Street and L&G Expand Italy Retail ETF Distribution

State Street Investment Management and Legal & General have broadened their reach in Italy through new brokerage partnerships offering commission-free ETF trading. SSIM will make more than 60 ETFs available on Directa SIM, while L&G is listing 39 ETFs on Moneyfarm’s Conto Titoli platform, with many also eligible for ETF savings plans. The moves reflect growing competition for Italy’s expanding retail ETF market, where issuers are increasingly using brokerage partnerships and savings plans to attract long-term investors as ETF adoption accelerates across Europe.

Canada ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

Desjardins Launches Active Canadian and Global Equity ETFs

Desjardins Investments has expanded its ETF lineup with the launch of the Desjardins Canadian Equity Leaders ETF (DACL) and the Desjardins Global Opportunities ETF (DAGL). The actively managed funds provide exposure to large- and mid-cap Canadian companies and global equities, including emerging markets, aiming to deliver long-term capital growth. Managed by Desjardins Global Asset Management, the ETFs began trading on the TSX and broaden the firm's active investment offering for equity investors.

ETF Launches - Fixed Income

Desjardins Adds Active Canadian Bond Strategy to ETF Range

Desjardins Investments has introduced the Desjardins Active Canadian Bond Universe ETF (DACU), expanding its active ETF offering with a core fixed income solution. The fund invests primarily in Canadian government, agency and corporate bonds, with limited exposure to foreign debt, seeking to generate regular income while preserving capital. Managed by Desjardins Global Asset Management, the ETF is listed on the TSX and offers investors actively managed exposure to the Canadian bond market.

ETF Updates & Changes

BMO Renames ETF Series Tickers Across Six Mutual Funds

BMO Global Asset Management changed the ticker symbols for the Active ETF Series of six mutual funds, effective June 24, 2026. The updates replace the existing "B" tickers with new "Z" tickers: BGDV to ZGDV, BGEQ to ZGEQ, BGHC to ZGHC, BGIF to ZGIF, BGIN to ZGIN, and BGRT to ZGRT. The changes affect only the ETF series ticker symbols and do not alter the underlying investment strategies or objectives of the funds.

ETF Filings

Global X Files Three Low-Cost Bond Index ETFs

Global X has filed for three index-based bond ETFs spanning U.S. Treasuries, the broad Canadian bond market, and Canadian corporate bonds. The lineup includes the Global X 3–10 Year U.S. Treasury Bond Index ETF (0.15%), the Global X Canadian Universe Bond Index ETF (0.08%), and the Global X 1–10 Year Canadian Corporate Bond Index ETF (0.15%). The filings expand Global X's fixed-income lineup with low-cost options covering core government and corporate bond exposure.

Global X Files Equity, Korea, AI, and Semiconductor ETFs

Global X has also filed for four equity-focused index ETFs targeting Canadian stocks, South Korea, artificial intelligence, and Asian semiconductors. The proposed funds track the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index (0.05%), KOSPI 200 Index (0.45%), Mirae Asset Artificial Intelligence Memory Index (0.49%), and Mirae Asset Asia Semiconductor Index (0.49%). The filings broaden Global X's lineup with both low-cost core equity exposure and specialized thematic strategies.

BMO Files ETF Targeting U.S. High Yield Credit Stress

BMO Global Asset Management has filed for the BMO Credit Stress Opportunities ETF (ZCDX/ZCDX.U), which will seek to profit when credit conditions in the U.S. high yield market deteriorate. The ETF plans to gain inverse exposure to the credit risk of a broad portfolio of U.S. high yield corporate issuers by buying protection through a high yield credit default swap index while minimizing interest rate risk. The proposed fund carries a 0.45% management fee and offers investors a potential hedge against widening credit spreads.

Ninepoint Files Leveraged Covered Call Anthropic ETF

Ninepoint has filed for the Ninepoint Anthropic HighShares ETF (ANHI), which will provide exposure to shares of Anthropic PBC. The ETF plans to enhance income by writing covered calls on up to 50% of the portfolio and may employ leverage of up to 33% to increase exposure. With a proposed management fee of 0.29%, the fund combines a single-company investment strategy with income generation and modest leverage.

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