Weekly ETF Industry News Recap | May 11 - May 15, 2026

ETF Weekly Update (May 11 - May 15): New launches, fund moves, and filings shape a dynamic week across U.S., Europe, and Canada.

United States ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

xETFs Debuts With Daily Income ETFs for Nvidia and Tesla

New ETF issuer xETFs launched its first products, the xETFs NVDA Daily Income ETF (NYYY) and xETFs TSLA Daily Income ETF (TYYY). The funds use a daily covered call strategy designed to generate weekly income while retaining substantial upside exposure to Nvidia and Tesla shares. Founded by former derivatives and ETF industry executives, xETFs aims to bring institutional-style options strategies to retail investors through accessible ETF products.

VegaShares Launches First Adaptive Vol Autocallable ETF

VegaShares introduced the VegaShares US Equity Autocallable Income ETF (VAIE), designed to generate high weekly income with reduced downside exposure through a laddered portfolio of synthetic autocallables. The fund is the first autocallable ETF using an Adaptive Vol mechanism tied to varying volatility targets. Goldman Sachs serves as swap counterparty, while ICE Data Indices supports the underlying rules-based index.

Infrastructure Capital Debuts Nasdaq Option Income ETF

Infrastructure Capital Advisors launched the Infrastructure Capital Nasdaq Option Income ETF (QVOL), an actively managed fund targeting high monthly income through options-writing strategies tied to the Nasdaq Composite Index. The ETF combines equity exposure with volatility-driven premium generation, aiming to balance income and growth potential. QVOL expands the firm’s income-focused ETF lineup, which manages over $3.5 billion in assets.

Smart Wealth Debuts Active Small- and Mid-Cap Growth ETFs

Smart Wealth launched the SMART Small Cap ETF (SSCP) and SMART Mid Cap ETF (SMCP), two actively managed ETFs targeting long-term capital appreciation through quantitative and fundamental stock selection. The funds focus on U.S.-listed companies with strong momentum, accelerating revenue growth, and improving earnings trends. SSCP targets emerging small caps, while SMCP emphasizes mid-cap firms gaining traction as potential market leaders.

New York Life Launches Active International SMID ETF

New York Life Investment Management has launched the NYLI International Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF (NISM), an actively managed fund targeting non-U.S. small- and mid-cap companies. Subadvised by Ausbil Investment Management, the ETF will hold 50–100 stocks selected through a macro and bottom-up research process aimed at uncovering overlooked growth opportunities. The strategy builds on Ausbil’s existing global small-cap expertise.

Roundhill Launches HALO ETF Targeting AI-Resistant Companies

Roundhill Investments has launched the Roundhill HALO ETF (LOHA), a thematic fund focused on “heavy assets, low obsolescence” companies viewed as less vulnerable to AI disruption. The ETF tracks an index of 100 equally weighted U.S. firms with entrenched physical infrastructure and capital-intensive operations across industries such as industrials, transportation and mining. LOHA carries a 0.35% expense ratio.

WisdomTree Launches ETF Targeting Humanoid Robots and AI Drones

WisdomTree launched the WisdomTree Physical AI, Humanoids, and Drones Fund (WDRN), a thematic ETF focused on companies deploying AI in the physical world through robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, and smart manufacturing systems. The fund tracks a rules-based global index spanning sectors such as defense, healthcare, logistics, agriculture, and industrial automation. WisdomTree said the ETF is designed to capture the next phase of AI adoption as artificial intelligence increasingly powers real-world machines and autonomous systems.

Aptus Launches Laddered Deep Buffer ETF Using Quarterly Resets

Aptus Capital Advisors has launched the Aptus Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (ALDB), a fund-of-funds strategy investing equally across four quarterly deep buffer ETFs tied to the S&P 500. The ETF aims to reduce volatility by providing downside protection against losses between 4% and 34% while maintaining capped upside exposure. ALDB charges a 0.30% expense ratio and uses a laddered structure to diversify outcome periods.

Leverage Shares Debuts 2x Long Cerebras ETF One Day After IPO

Leverage Shares launched the 2X Long CBRS Daily ETF (CBRG) just one day after Cerebras Systems’ Nasdaq debut, marking one of the fastest ETF launches tied to a new IPO. This product allows sophisticated investors and active traders to gain magnified exposure to a single stock through a regulated, liquid leveraged ETF structure. CBRG trades on Cboe and has an expense ratio of 0.75%.

Leverage Shares Expands 2X ETF Lineup Across Tech and Industrials

Leverage Shares by Themes launched nine new 2X leveraged single-stock ETFs: STXU (Seagate), SNDG (SanDisk), CIEG (Ciena), CATG (Caterpillar), HONG (Honeywell), AAOG (Applied Optoelectronics), AMAU (Applied Materials), ETNG (Eaton), and COHH (Coherent). The Cboe-listed funds target 200% of each stock’s daily performance and charge a 0.75% management fee, expanding the firm’s suite of tactical leveraged trading products.

ETF Launches - Fixed Income

Kurv Launches Short Maturity Income ETF for Cash Management

Kurv Investment Management has launched the Kurv Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (LQID), an actively managed strategy designed to generate enhanced monthly income from cash-like allocations. The ETF combines investment-grade fixed income exposure with option-writing strategies to capture additional yield, targeting investors seeking higher income and liquidity management beyond traditional cash products.

iShares Launches Low-Cost 1-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

BlackRock’s iShares has launched the iShares 1-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (GOVM), providing exposure to U.S. Treasury bonds with maturities between one and 10 years. The fund tracks the ICE US Treasury 1-10 Year Bond Index and charges a 0.05% expense ratio, offering low-cost access to intermediate-duration Treasuries for investors seeking portfolio stability and income.

ETF Launches - Cryptocurrency

21Shares Launches Staking-Enabled Hyperliquid ETF

21Shares debuted the 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF (THYP) on Nasdaq, offering spot exposure to Hyperliquid’s HYPE token through a grantor trust structure. The ETF can stake 30%–70% of holdings via Figment to generate yield while maintaining passive price tracking. THYP charges a 0.30% fee and uses Anchorage and BitGo for custody. The launch comes as rivals Bitwise and Grayscale pursue competing HYPE ETFs amid rising institutional interest in Hyperliquid.

GraniteShares Adds Crypto-Linked Autocallable ETFs

GraniteShares launched the GraniteShares Autocallable MSTR ETF (MSR) and Autocallable COIN ETF (ATC), expanding its single-stock autocallable ETF lineup tied to volatile crypto-related equities. The funds use laddered autocallable structures linked to Strategy (MSTR) and Coinbase (COIN) to target high coupon income while offering daily ETF liquidity. The launches follow earlier products tied to Tesla and NVIDIA introduced in February.

Bitwise Launches First U.S. Hyperliquid ETF With Staking

Bitwise debuted the Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF (BHYP), one of the first U.S. spot Hyperliquid ETPs and the first to include in-house staking through Bitwise Onchain Solutions. The fund offers exposure to HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid blockchain, which powers a fast-growing decentralized trading ecosystem. BHYP launches May 15 with a 0.34% fee, waived for the first month on up to $500M in assets.

21Shares Launches Active Crypto ETF Blending Bitcoin and Altcoins

21Shares launched the 21Shares Active Crypto ETF (TKNS), an actively managed ETF designed to provide diversified exposure to digital assets through a traditional ’40 Act ETF structure. The fund will invest at least 80% of assets in cryptocurrencies or crypto-related instruments, combining exposure to major assets like bitcoin with smaller tokens selected through 21Shares’ proprietary research process. The strategy aims to actively adjust holdings based on changing market conditions while offering investors exchange-traded access and simplified tax reporting.

Volatility Shares Launches 2x Avalanche and Sui ETFs

Volatility Shares launched the 2x Avalanche ETF (AVAZ) and 2x Sui ETF (SUIL), giving traders leveraged exposure to the daily performance of the AVAX and SUI cryptocurrencies. Both ETFs seek to deliver 200% of each token’s daily return through derivatives and other crypto-linked instruments rather than direct holdings. The launches expand the growing market for leveraged crypto ETFs tied to emerging blockchain ecosystems beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum.

ETF Launches - Other

Ritholtz Wealth Management Launches Trend-Following U.S. Equity ETF

Ritholtz Wealth Management launched the Goaltender ETF (GTND) an actively managed ETF using a rules-based trend-following strategy that shifts exposure between U.S. equities and defensive assets based on market momentum signals. The fund evaluates the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 using moving averages over six- to ten-month periods, allocating to equities during sustained uptrends and rotating into short-term Treasuries and low-volatility stocks during weaker markets. The strategy aims to help investors participate in bull markets while reducing downside exposure during drawdowns.

ETF Updates & Changes

Xtrackers Renames EM Climate ETF Amid ESG Index Changes

Xtrackers will rename the Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Climate Selection ETF (EMCS) to the Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Select ETF effective June 1, 2026, while keeping the same ticker. The change follows revisions to the fund’s underlying MSCI index methodology, including relaxed emissions-reduction requirements, removal of tobacco screens, and updated exclusions tied to weapons and thermal coal activities. The revisions reflect broader adjustments to MSCI’s ESG screening framework rather than changes to the ETF’s core emerging markets exposure.

Truth Social Funds Trust to Rebrand as Yorkville America Investment Trust

The trust behind the Truth Social-branded funds will change its name to Yorkville America Investment Trust effective May 26, 2026. The rebranding will not affect the funds’ investment objectives, strategies, or risk profiles. The move marks a shift away from the Truth Social naming while retaining the existing fund lineup and structure.

JPMorgan Cuts Fees on Research Enhanced Large Cap ETF

JPMorgan lowered the management fee on its U.S. Research Enhanced Large Cap ETF from 0.20% to 0.18%, effective immediately. The firm also added an expense limitation agreement that reduces the fund’s net expense ratio to 0.12% after waivers and reimbursements. The move increases fee pressure in the actively managed large-cap ETF space as issuers compete for investor flows.

Amplify Renames Tokenization ETF to Focus on Market Leaders

Amplify announced it will rename the Amplify Tokenization Technology ETF to the Amplify Tokenization Leaders ETF effective around May 28, 2026. The underlying index will also receive a corresponding name change. The ETF’s investment objective, strategy, and ticker symbol will remain unchanged, with the update intended to emphasize the fund’s focus on leading companies in tokenization technology.

Amplify Renames Stablecoin ETF to Highlight Industry Leaders

Amplify announced it will rename the Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF to the Amplify Stablecoin Technology Leaders ETF effective around May 28, 2026. The fund’s underlying index will also receive a corresponding name update. The ETF’s investment objective, strategy, and ticker symbol will remain unchanged, with the rebrand aimed at emphasizing its focus on leading companies tied to stablecoin technology.

Amplify Renames AI Value Chain ETF to Equal Weight ETF

Amplify announced it will rename the Amplify Bloomberg AI Value Chain ETF to the Amplify Bloomberg AI Equal Weight ETF effective around May 28, 2026. The underlying index will also be renamed the Bloomberg AI Value Chain Equal Weight Total Return Index. The fund’s investment strategy, objective, and ticker symbol will remain unchanged, with the update highlighting the ETF’s equal-weighted approach to AI-related companies.

Tradr Announces 3-for-1 Split for Leveraged NBIS ETF

Tradr will implement a 3-for-1 forward split for the Tradr 2X Long NBIS Daily ETF (NEBX), effective June 3, 2026. Investors will receive two additional shares for every share owned, while the ETF’s share price and NAV will adjust proportionally lower. The move is designed to improve share accessibility and liquidity without changing the total value of shareholder investments, and it is not expected to be taxable.

Tradr Plans 3-for-1 Split for Leveraged GEV ETF

Tradr announced a 3-for-1 forward split for the Tradr 2X Long GEV Daily ETF (GEVX), effective June 3, 2026. Shareholders will receive two additional shares for each share held, while the ETF’s net asset value and market price will adjust proportionally lower. The split is intended to improve trading accessibility without changing the overall value of investor holdings and is not expected to create a taxable event.

Tradr Announces Reverse Splits for Three Inverse Leveraged ETFs

Tradr will implement reverse splits for three 2x inverse single-stock ETFs effective June 3, 2026. The Tradr 2X Short APLD Daily ETF (APLZ) will undergo a 1-for-5 reverse split, while the Tradr 2X Short BE Daily ETF (BEZ) and Tradr 2X Short NBIS Daily ETF (NBIZ) will each complete 1-for-10 reverse splits. The actions are intended to raise share prices without changing the total value of shareholder holdings, aside from potential cash payments for fractional shares.

Tradr Sets 3-for-1 Split for Leveraged WDC ETF

Tradr announced a 3-for-1 forward split for the Tradr 2X Long WDC Daily ETF (WDCX), effective June 3, 2026. Shareholders will receive two additional shares for each share owned, while the ETF’s share price and NAV will adjust proportionally lower. The split is intended to improve trading accessibility and liquidity without affecting the total value of investor holdings and is not expected to trigger a taxable event.

T-REX 2X Long SNDK ETF Announces 3-for-1 Stock Split

The T-REX 2X Long SNDK Daily Target ETF (SNDU) will undergo a 3-for-1 stock split effective after market close on June 5, 2026, with split-adjusted trading beginning June 8. Shareholders will receive three shares for every one held, while the fund’s creation unit size remains unchanged at 10,000 shares. The leveraged ETF seeks to deliver 2x the daily performance of Sandisk Corp. stock.

ETF Filings

Thrivent Shareholders Approve Mutual Fund-to-ETF Conversion

Shareholders of the Thrivent Core International Equity Fund approved plans to convert the mutual fund into the newly formed Thrivent International Large Cap ETF. The conversion is expected to close around June 12, 2026, with fund assets and liabilities transferring into the ETF structure. Existing shareholders will receive ETF shares of equal value, continuing the industry trend of mutual fund-to-ETF conversions aimed at improving tax efficiency and trading flexibility.

VistaShares Files “Shield” ETFs With Flexible Downside Protection

VistaShares filed a suite of actively managed “Shield” ETFs using options overlays to provide equity and multi-asset exposure with dynamic downside protection. Unlike traditional defined-outcome ETFs, the strategies use continuously managed and laddered options positions without fixed outcome periods or upside caps. The lineup includes funds tied to the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Russell 2000, MSCI EAFE, MSCI Emerging Markets, plus diversified equity, commodity, and income strategies, all aiming to balance market participation with adaptive risk management.

Roundhill Files Inverse Software Sector ETF

The Roundhill Daily Short Software ETF (LGTM) is a single-stock-style inverse ETF designed to deliver -1x the daily performance of BlackRock’s software-focused ETF tracking the S&P North American Expanded Technology Software Index. The fund will use swaps, futures, and other derivatives to provide short exposure to software and interactive media companies. Like other daily inverse products, returns over periods longer than one day may diverge significantly from the inverse of the underlying ETF’s performance due to compounding effects.

Tema Files ETF Focused on Trading and Prediction Market Firms

The Tema Trading & Prediction Markets ETF targets companies tied to trading infrastructure and prediction markets. The actively-managed fund will invest in exchanges, brokerage platforms, event contract operators, crypto trading venues, market makers, and financial data providers that derive significant revenue from trading-related activities. The strategy includes global exposure across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with a focus on firms benefiting from the growth of electronic trading and event-based markets.

Aristotle Files Short-Duration Active Bond ETF

The Aristotle Short Term Income ETF (SDUR) will focus primarily on investment-grade fixed income securities. The actively-managed fund may invest across corporates, asset-backed securities, mortgages, Treasuries, and agency debt, while allocating up to 15% to high-yield bonds. Target duration is expected to range from one to four years, positioning the strategy for lower interest-rate sensitivity. Portfolio construction will combine bottom-up credit research with top-down sector allocation and relative value analysis.

Aristotle Files Flexible Multi-Sector Bond ETF

The Aristotle Multi-Sector Income ETF (ARMS) will invest flexibly across investment-grade and high-yield debt markets. The actively-managed fund may allocate up to 65% to junk bonds depending on market conditions and invest across corporates, securitized credit, Treasuries, and developed-market foreign issuers. The strategy targets a duration range of zero to eight years and may also hold limited allocations to foreign-currency debt, convertibles, and equities, using bottom-up credit research alongside macro sector positioning.

Aristotle Files Active Core Bond ETF With Flexible Credit Mandate

The Aristotle Core Plus Income ETF (ARCP) will focus primarily on investment-grade debt across corporates, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, and U.S. government bonds. The actively-managed fund may allocate up to 25% to high-yield debt and maintain duration close to the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. The strategy combines bottom-up issuer research with top-down sector allocation, aiming to identify issuers with strong fundamentals and attractive relative value opportunities.

Defiance Files ETF Focused on AI Compute Exposure

The Defiance Compute ETF is designed to provide synthetic exposure to “Compute” — the economic value and demand for AI-related computing resources. The actively-managed fund would primarily use futures, swaps, and options tied to benchmarks tracking cloud and data-center compute capacity rather than owning infrastructure directly. The strategy may employ a Cayman subsidiary for derivatives exposure and is expected to concentrate heavily in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, cloud computing, and related technology sectors.

Defiance Files ‘AI Magnificent 10’ ETF Focused on AI Infrastructure

The Defiance AI Magnificent 10 ETF (AIMG) will track the BITA AI Magnificent 10 Select Index, an equal-weighted index of 10 companies tied to key AI infrastructure segments including semiconductors, foundries, networking, photonics, and AI hardware systems. The passive fund may use swaps and options extensively to maintain regulated investment company status due to concentration limits. The strategy targets concentrated exposure to what Defiance calls the most critical verticals in the AI value chain.

REX Shares Files -2x Inverse ETF on Roundhill Memory Fund

The T-REX 2X Inverse DRAM Daily Target ETF will target -200% of the daily performance of the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM). The fund will use swaps, put options, and short sales to bet against companies tied to semiconductor memory technologies such as DRAM, NAND, and high-bandwidth memory used in AI and data centers. Like other leveraged inverse ETFs, the product is designed for short-term trading and carries significant compounding and volatility risks over longer holding periods.

Roundhill Files 2x Leveraged Software Sector ETF

The Roundhill Daily 2X Long Software ETF seeks to deliver 2x the daily performance of BlackRock’s software-focused ETF tracking the S&P North American Expanded Technology Software Index. The fund will use swaps, futures, and direct ETF exposure to amplify returns tied to software and interactive media stocks. Designed for short-term trading, the product carries compounding risk that can cause returns over longer periods to diverge significantly from the stated 2x target.

Roundhill Files 2x Inverse Software Sector ETF

The Roundhill Daily 2X Short Software ETF seeks to deliver -2x the daily performance of BlackRock’s software-focused ETF tied to the S&P North American Expanded Technology Software Index. The fund will use swaps, futures, and other derivatives to provide amplified bearish exposure to software and interactive media stocks. The product is designed for short-term trading, with long-term returns likely to diverge from the stated inverse target due to daily compounding and volatility.

REX Files ETF Tied to Laddered Autocallable Notes Strategy

The REX Defensive Autocallable Income ETF would gain exposure to a synthetic autocallable index through total return swaps. The strategy aims to deliver monthly income with buffered downside protection using a laddered portfolio of autocallable contracts linked to a volatility-targeted equity index. The actively-managed fund would also use Treasuries, cash, and box spreads as collateral and income-generating tools, while relying heavily on swap counterparties and structured derivative exposure.

Tanager Wealth Files Short-Duration Sterling Bond ETF

The OVERSEAS Low Duration GBP Bond ETF will focus on short-duration fixed income securities denominated in British pounds. The actively-managed fund will primarily invest in investment-grade UK gilts, corporate bonds, deposits, and money market instruments while targeting a duration of zero to two years to limit interest-rate sensitivity. The strategy may also hold a limited allocation to high-yield bonds and aims to provide sterling income exposure with active credit and liquidity management.

AllianceBernstein Files Tax-Aware Covered Call S&P 500 ETF

The AB Equity Premium Income ETF combines S&P 500 exposure with a covered call strategy designed to generate income and improve tax efficiency. The fund will use active tax-loss harvesting alongside call options on S&P 500-linked ETFs and indexes, including FLEX Options, to potentially offset taxable option income. The strategy aims to provide monthly distributions, downside mitigation, and broad U.S. equity exposure while sacrificing some upside participation during strong market rallies.

AllianceBernstein Files Active Dividend Value ETF

The AB Equity Income ETF is an actively managed fund focused on undervalued U.S. dividend-paying stocks. The fund will invest at least 80% of assets in income-producing equities identified through AB’s fundamental and quantitative research process, emphasizing companies whose long-term earnings and dividend potential are not reflected in current prices. The strategy may also use derivatives and ETFs for income generation, hedging, and portfolio management.

WisdomTree Files Tokenized S&P 500-Style ETF With Blockchain Shares

The WisdomTree 500 Digital ETF will track the WisdomTree 500 Index offering both traditional ETF shares and blockchain-based “Tokenized Shares.” The fund would hold the 500 largest U.S. companies and allow investors to move ownership records between DTCC systems and approved blockchain wallets. WisdomTree said the structure aims to combine standard ETF exposure with blockchain-enabled transfer and custody capabilities without investing directly in crypto assets.

F/m Targets Dividend Growth Investors With Tax-Managed ETF

The F/m Accumulator High Dividend Growth Fund is an actively managed ETF focused on companies with consistent dividend growth while seeking to minimize taxable distributions. The fund may invest in dividend-growth ETFs including SCHD, DGRO, DGRW, and NOBL, alongside individual stocks and derivatives. Its strategy aims to avoid holding securities on dividend record dates to provide more tax-efficient exposure to dividend growth equities.

F/m Files Tax-Managed High Dividend ETF Strategy

The F/m Accumulator High Dividend Fund (DVDA) is an actively managed ETF designed to provide exposure to high-dividend U.S. companies while minimizing taxable distributions. The fund may invest in dividend-focused ETFs such as SCHD, VYM, VIG, and HDV, alongside individual equities and derivatives. Its strategy seeks to avoid holding securities on dividend record dates, aiming to deliver more tax-efficient income-oriented equity exposure.

F/m Files Tax-Managed Equity REIT ETF Focused on Total Return

The F/m Accumulator Equity REIT Fund (RETA) is an actively managed ETF seeking exposure to equity REITs while minimizing taxable dividend distributions. The fund will invest at least 80% in REITs and REIT-focused ETFs including VNQ, XLRE, and IYR, and may use swaps and other derivatives. The strategy aims to avoid holding securities on dividend record dates, targeting tax-efficient real estate exposure for investors.

F/m Targets Tax-Efficient Mortgage REIT Exposure in New ETF Filing

The F/m Accumulator Mortgage REIT Fund (MBSA) is an actively managed ETF designed to provide exposure to mortgage REITs while minimizing taxable dividend distributions. The fund will invest at least 80% in mortgage REITs and related ETFs such as REM, MORT, and JPRE, and may use swaps and reverse repos. Its strategy seeks to avoid holding securities on dividend record dates, aiming to deliver tax-managed real estate income exposure.

F/m Files Tax-Managed BDC ETF Using Dividend-Avoidance Strategy

The F/m Accumulator BDC Fund (BDCA) is an actively managed ETF targeting publicly traded business development companies while seeking to minimize taxable dividend distributions. The fund will invest at least 80% in BDCs or BDC-focused ETFs like BIZD and PBDC, and may use swaps and reverse repos. Its strategy centers on avoiding dividend record dates to provide more tax-efficient BDC exposure for investors.

KraneShares Files TPU and Next-Generation Computing ETF

The KraneShares Public-Private TPU and Next-Gen Computing ETF will focus on companies developing AI computing infrastructure and advanced semiconductor technologies. The strategy would target firms involved in AI accelerator chips, advanced foundry and packaging, high-bandwidth memory, optical interconnects and next-generation computing architectures. The fund will track a Solactive index weighted by Krane’s proprietary thematic relevance scores and may allocate roughly 10% to private companies.

KraneShares Files Space and Defense Technology ETF

The KraneShares Public-Private Space and Defense Tech ETF will target companies tied to next-generation space and defense technologies. The strategy would invest in firms involved in satellite infrastructure, defense AI, autonomous drones, directed energy weapons and undersea defense systems. The fund will track a Solactive index weighted by Krane’s proprietary thematic relevance scoring model and may allocate around 10% of assets to private companies.

KraneShares Files Digital Finance and Stablecoin ETF

The KraneShares Public-Private Digital and Tokenized Finance ETF will focus on companies tied to digital finance, stablecoins and tokenized assets. The strategy would target firms involved in digital asset exchanges, blockchain-based payments, tokenized real-world assets and institutional crypto infrastructure. The fund will track a Solactive index weighted by Krane’s proprietary thematic relevance scoring system and may allocate about 10% of assets to private companies.

KraneShares Files AI Energy Demand Infrastructure ETF

The KraneShares Public-Private AI Energy Demand ETF will target companies positioned to benefit from surging AI-driven electricity demand. The strategy would invest across power generation, grid infrastructure, energy storage and distributed power systems tied to AI data centers and high-performance computing. The fund will track a Solactive index weighted by Krane’s proprietary “AI Energy Demand” relevance scores and may allocate roughly 10% to private companies.

Defiance Targets AI and Semiconductor Stocks With New 2x ETFs

Defiance filed for a new group of daily 2x leveraged single-stock ETFs tied to Jabil (JBL), Horizon Quantum (HQ), MaxLinear (MXL), Everpure (P), Symbotic (SYM), and STMicroelectronics (STM). Each fund seeks to deliver 200% of the daily performance of its underlying stock, targeting traders seeking amplified exposure to AI infrastructure, semiconductors, automation, and industrial technology names. The filings also emphasize the heightened risks of daily leverage and compounding over longer holding periods.

VegaShares Targets AI Chip and Server Boom With New ETF Filing

VegaShares filed for an actively managed ETF targeting the core hardware powering AI workloads, including GPUs, AI accelerators, custom ASICs, high-performance CPUs, AI servers, and interconnect technologies. The fund will track the BITA AI Compute Global Index while retaining flexibility to actively trade holdings, use derivatives for synthetic exposure, and invest in private AI hardware companies. The strategy is expected to concentrate heavily in semiconductor and semiconductor equipment firms benefiting from surging AI infrastructure demand.

VegaShares Files ETF Targeting AI Chip Fab Equipment Makers

The VegaShares AI Fab Equipment ETF will focus on semiconductor manufacturing equipment used to build advanced AI chips. The strategy tracks the BITA AI Fab Equipment Global Index, targeting companies involved in lithography, deposition, wafer handling, advanced packaging, and chip testing systems. The actively-managed fund may actively adjust holdings, use derivatives for synthetic exposure, and invest in private semiconductor equipment firms, with expected concentration in semiconductor and semiconductor equipment companies benefiting from rising AI chip demand.

VegaShares Files AI Data Center Rack Hardware ETF

The VegaShares AI Rack Hardware ETF will focus on AI data center rack infrastructure, targeting companies involved in GPU server platforms, rack power systems, liquid cooling, enclosures, and AI server integration. The actively-managed fund will track the BITA AI Rack Hardware Global Index while allowing active adjustments, synthetic exposure through derivatives, and investments in private AI infrastructure firms. The strategy is expected to concentrate heavily in technology hardware and equipment companies tied to accelerating AI compute buildouts.

VegaShares Files ETF Focused on AI Networking Infrastructure

The VegaShares AI Networking ETF will target companies powering AI networking infrastructure, including high-speed switches, optical connectivity, SmartNICs, DPUs, and data center interconnect technologies. The actively-managed fund will track the BITA AI Networking Global Index while retaining flexibility to actively trade, use derivatives for synthetic exposure, and invest in private AI networking firms. The strategy is expected to concentrate heavily in semiconductor and communications equipment companies tied to AI data center expansion.

VegaShares Targets AI Data Center Infrastructure With New ETF Filing

The VegaShares AI Thermal, Cooling & Power Management ETF will focus on the infrastructure behind AI data centers, including cooling, power delivery, backup energy, and thermal management systems. The actively-managed fund will track the BITA AI Thermal, Cooling & Power Management Global Index but retain flexibility to trade outside the index, use derivatives for synthetic exposure, and invest in private late-stage AI infrastructure firms. Holdings may span global developed and emerging markets, with significant exposure expected to technology hardware and data center supply chains.

VegaShares Files ETF Tracking $1 Trillion Market Cap Giants

The VegaShares Trillions ETF (TRIL) will target companies with market capitalizations above $1 trillion. The actively-managed fund is based on the BITA Trillion Dollar Cap Index and will primarily target mega-cap U.S.-listed firms, using direct holdings, options, and swaps for exposure. The strategy may also invest in private late-stage companies approaching trillion-dollar valuations, positioning the fund around the growing dominance of the largest global technology and AI-driven firms.

VegaShares Files ETF Focused on AI Data Storage Infrastructure

The VegaShares AI Storage ETF (SSDS) will target companies tied to AI-focused data storage infrastructure. The actively-managed strategy will invest globally in firms involved in flash arrays, enterprise SSDs, storage networking, persistent memory, and AI data pipeline systems. The fund may also use options and swaps for synthetic exposure and invest in private AI storage companies, aiming to capitalize on growing demand for high-speed AI data processing and storage capacity.

VegaShares Files ETF Targeting AI Infrastructure Materials Boom

The VegaShares AI Metals, Miners & Materials ETF (AIMX) will focus on metals, mining, and materials companies tied to AI infrastructure growth. The actively-managed fund will target firms involved in copper, lithium, rare earths, semiconductor substrates, and other materials essential for AI chips, data centers, and power systems. The strategy may use options and swaps for synthetic exposure and can invest in private companies linked to emerging AI infrastructure supply chains.

VegaShares Files Active ETF Targeting AI Inference Boom

The VegaShares AI Inference ETF (CGPT) will focus on companies powering AI inference, the infrastructure used to run trained AI models in real-world applications. The actively-managed fund will invest globally across semiconductors, networking, memory, edge AI, and AI software firms, while also using options and swaps for synthetic exposure. The strategy may include private late-stage AI companies and actively deviate from its benchmark to capture emerging opportunities.

VegaShares Files Global Small-Cap AI ETF With Active Overlay

The VegaShares Junior AI ETF (AIJR) will target small- and mid-cap companies across the AI ecosystem, including AI hardware, software, applications, and infrastructure. The fund is based on the BITA AI Junior Global Index but may actively adjust holdings, use swaps and options for synthetic exposure, and invest in private AI firms ahead of IPOs. The strategy aims to capture emerging AI companies globally, with a strong semiconductor tilt.

ProShares Files 2x Leveraged AI Computing Power ETF

The ProShares Ultra AI Computing Power ETF is designed to deliver 2x the daily performance of GPU compute futures tied to AI processing power. The ETF would invest in front-month futures linked to high-demand GPU models such as Nvidia’s H100, A100, and B200 chips, giving investors leveraged exposure to the fast-growing AI infrastructure market. The strategy uses derivatives and daily rebalancing to amplify short-term moves in AI compute demand.

ProShares Files ETF Tracking AI GPU Computing Futures

The ProShares AI Computing Power ETF a fund designed to track the market for AI computing power through GPU compute futures contracts. The ETF would invest in futures tied to high-demand AI chips such as Nvidia’s H100, A100, and B200 GPUs, giving investors exposure to the growing market for AI infrastructure capacity rather than semiconductor stocks directly. The strategy uses rolling front-month futures and may employ leverage through reverse repurchase agreements.

Fuller & Thaler Files for Behavioral Finance-Driven Mid-Cap ETF

The FullerThaler Behavioral Growth ETF is an actively managed fund focused primarily on U.S. mid-cap growth stocks. The strategy combines fundamental research with behavioral finance analysis, seeking to exploit investor overreactions and underreactions around earnings and corporate news. The fund may also invest in large-cap stocks, REITs, and ETFs, while aiming to maintain risk characteristics similar to the Russell MidCap Growth Index.

YieldMax Files Weekly Income ETF Tied to OpenAI Stock

YieldMax filed for a new actively managed ETF designed to generate weekly income while providing indirect exposure to OpenAI’s future stock performance. The fund would use synthetic covered call and call spread strategies, combining options premiums with Treasury income to support payouts. Investors would gain capped or conditional upside exposure alongside significant downside risk, while distributions may include return of capital. The filing assumes a future public listing of OpenAI shares.

Leverage Shares Files Single Stock ETFs for Quantinuum, Applied Intuition, Revolut, Anduril, Roze

Leverage Shares filed a broad lineup of leveraged single-stock ETFs tied to private and emerging technology companies including Quantinuum, Applied Intuition, Revolut, Anduril, and Roze. The proposed products include 2X long, 2X short, and 1X short daily exposure ETFs, aimed at traders seeking amplified bullish or bearish bets. The filings underscore growing demand for speculative ETF access to high-profile AI, fintech, defense-tech, and quantum computing firms ahead of or alongside potential public listings.

Tradr Targets SK Hynix With 2X Leveraged Long and Short ETFs

Tradr filed for two single-stock leveraged ETFs tied to South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix. The proposed funds would offer 200% daily long exposure and -200% daily inverse exposure to SK Hynix shares, targeting short-term traders seeking amplified bets on the AI memory-chip leader. Like other leveraged single-stock ETFs, the products reset daily and are not intended to track performance over periods longer than one trading session.

Tradr Files 2x Leveraged ETFs Tied to AI Firm Dataiku

Tradr has filed to launch the Tradr 2X Long Dataiku Daily ETF and Tradr 2X Short Dataiku Daily ETF, offering amplified bullish and bearish exposure to Dataiku, an enterprise AI and analytics software company known for its machine learning and data automation platform. The funds target 200% and -200% of Dataiku’s daily stock performance, respectively, and are designed for short-term traders seeking leveraged exposure to the growing AI software sector.

GraniteShares Expands Single-Stock Leveraged ETF Lineup

GraniteShares filed for five new leveraged single-stock ETFs targeting emerging technology, energy, industrial, and biotech names. The proposed funds include 2x long and -2x short exposure to Quantinnum (QNT), plus 2x long ETFs tied to X-Energy (XE), Madison Air Solutions (MAIR), and Revolution Medicines (RVMD). Each fund seeks amplified daily returns before fees and expenses, continuing the industry trend toward highly tactical leveraged products focused on volatile individual stocks.

ETF Ecosystem

Westwood Hires ETF Capital Markets Advisor to Boost Trading Quality

Westwood Holdings Group has partnered with ETF Capital Markets Advisors, led by ETF veteran Nicholas Phillips, to strengthen trading efficiency, liquidity and execution quality across its ETF lineup. The engagement will support products including the Westwood Enhanced Income Series ETFs and WEBs Defined Volatility ETFs through market-making relationships, trading optimization and premium/discount analysis as Westwood continues expanding its ETF platform.

ETF Milestones

Nomura ETF Platform Reaches $1 Billion in Assets

Nomura Asset Management International announced that its ETF platform has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management as of May 2026. The milestone reflects growing investor adoption of the firm’s active ETF lineup and supports Nomura’s broader push to expand its globally integrated ETF business. The firm highlighted continued demand for differentiated and actively managed ETF strategies.

Pacer’s International Patent ETF Surpasses $100M in Assets

Pacer announced that the Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF (PATN) has exceeded $100 million in assets under management. The ETF tracks 100 large- and mid-cap non-U.S. companies ranked by patent valuation, aiming to capture global innovation-driven growth. Top holdings include TSMC, Samsung, Tencent, ASML, and SK hynix, with heavy exposure to technology, industrials, and healthcare sectors.

Europe ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

Franklin Launches Info Tech, Financials, Consumer, Communication ETFs

Franklin Templeton expanded its European ETF lineup with the Franklin S&P 500 Information Technology UCITS ETF, Franklin S&P 500 Financials UCITS ETF, Franklin S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary UCITS ETF, and Franklin S&P 500 Communication Services UCITS ETF. Listed on Xetra with a 0.09% fee, the products track capped S&P sector indices designed to reduce concentration risk while offering targeted exposure to key segments of the US economy.

The Justice Company Debuts Human Rights-Screened Dividend ETF

The Justice Company has launched the JURY Global High Dividend UCITS ETF (JURY), a rules-based global equity ETF excluding firms linked to genocide, war crimes, apartheid and other humanitarian law violations. Listed across major European exchanges with a 0.60% TER, the Article 8 fund focuses on developed market dividend payers and donates 0.10% of fees to humanitarian initiatives. HANetf partnered on the launch.

ETF Launches - Commodities

State Street Debuts SPDR Commodity ETF Tied to Dow Jones Futures Index

State Street launched the SPDR Commodity UCITS ETF (SCOM) on Xetra with a rock-bottom 0.12% fee, making it one of the cheapest broad commodity ETFs in Europe. The swap-based fund tracks the Dow Jones Commodity Index and offers diversified futures exposure across energy, metals, agriculture, and livestock. The launch immediately intensified competition, prompting DWS to cut fees on its rival Xtrackers Bloomberg Commodity Swap UCITS ETF to match SCOM’s pricing.

Planned Launches

WisdomTree Prepares Europe’s First Autocallable ETF Duo

WisdomTree has filed for two autocallable UCITS ETFs in Europe following its acquisition of structured products specialist Atlantic House. The actively managed strategies will use autocallable note structures designed to generate high coupon income tied to equity indexes, while exposing investors to downside risk in severe market declines. The launches build on growing European demand for defined outcome products.

Capland Brings Concentrated Global Equity Strategy to ETFs

Swiss boutique Capland is entering Europe’s ETF market with the CAPLAND World Equity UCITS ETF, a concentrated global equity strategy holding 25–50 stocks selected via a proprietary algorithm. The fund, registered in Ireland and expected to list on SIX soon, adapts an existing strategy into ETF format for the first time. UBS will act as management company, reflecting growing ETF activity among Swiss asset managers and boutiques.

Fundstrat Brings €3.8bn ‘Granny Shots’ ETF to Europe

Fundstrat Capital is launching a UCITS version of its fast-growing “Granny Shots” ETF in Europe through HANetf. The US-listed strategy, which has amassed €3.8bn since late 2024, combines macro views with quantitative stock selection focused on thematic US large caps. Led by veteran strategist Tom Lee, the move highlights continued demand for bringing successful US ETF strategies into the European UCITS market.

Royal London Adds US and Europe Tilt ETFs to Pipeline

Royal London Asset Management has filed for two active ETFs covering US and Europe ex-UK equities, expanding its planned ETF lineup ahead of its European market debut. The “tilt” strategies replicate existing low-tracking-error mutual funds focused on modest carbon reduction and benchmark-like returns. RLAM joins a growing wave of UK active ETF entrants, following strong early asset gathering by rivals such as Schroders.

ETF Ecosystem

Amundi Adds Indosuez to Growing ETF-as-a-Service Platform

Amundi has reportedly signed Indosuez Wealth Management as the second client for its ETF-as-a-service platform, expanding its white-label ETF business. Indosuez plans to launch four active ETFs in the second half of 2026, including one fixed income and three equity strategies, with a target of €1.5bn in assets by 2028. The partnership highlights rising demand for active ETFs among wealth management clients and growing competition in outsourced ETF infrastructure services.

State Street, Ninety One Launch Active UCITS ETF Partnership

State Street Investment Management and South Africa-based Ninety One are partnering to launch a range of co-branded active UCITS ETFs in Europe. The lineup will bring Ninety One’s high-conviction strategies in global equities, emerging markets, and specialist fixed income to the ETF wrapper for the first time. The move expands State Street’s push into active and co-branded ETFs while broadening Ninety One’s distribution across Europe, APAC, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Canada ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

Global X Expands Uranium Lineup With Covered Call ETF

Global X launched the Global X Uranium Covered Call ETF (URCC), an income-focused uranium strategy investing in uranium miners, nuclear technology companies, and physical uranium-related businesses. The ETF uses a covered call overlay on up to 50% of the portfolio to generate monthly income while maintaining exposure to the growing nuclear energy and uranium market. The launch builds on the firm’s earlier success with the Global X Uranium Index ETF (HURA).

Global X Debuts Silver Miner ETF Suite With Income Strategies

Global X launched three ETFs focused on global silver mining companies amid rising investor demand for silver exposure. The lineup includes the Global X Silver Miners Index ETF (SLVX), the Global X Silver Miners Covered Call ETF (SVCC), and the leveraged Global X Enhanced Silver Miners Covered Call ETF (SVCL). The covered call strategies seek to generate monthly income while providing exposure to silver miners benefiting from industrial and precious metals demand.

Global X Launches All-In-One Commodity Producer ETF Trio

Global X launched three all-in-one commodity producer ETFs designed to provide diversified exposure to energy, metals, mining, uranium, lithium, and battery materials producers. The lineup includes the Global X All-In-One Commodity Producers Equity ETF (COMX), the Global X All-In-One Commodity Producers Equity Covered Call ETF (CMCC), and the leveraged Global X Enhanced All-In-One Commodity Producers Equity Covered Call ETF (CMCL). The funds aim to capture opportunities from the ongoing commodity supercycle through broad single-ticket exposure.

Hamilton ETFs Launches Canadian and International Income ETFs

Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. has launched two new YIELD MAXIMIZER™ ETFs: Hamilton Canadian Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER™ ETF (TSX: CMAX) and Hamilton International Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER™ ETF (TSX: IMAX). Trading begins May 11, 2026, on the Toronto Stock Exchange. CMAX focuses on monthly income from primarily Canadian covered call ETFs, while IMAX targets international equities using a covered call strategy to enhance income and lower volatility.

National Bank Investments Expands Equity ETF Series Lineup

National Bank Investments launched several new equity-focused ETF Series, including the NBI Canadian Equity Index Fund – ETF Series (NBCX), NBI U.S. Equity Index Fund – ETF Series (NBUX), NBI International Equity Index Fund – ETF Series (NBIX), NBI Canadian Equity Growth Fund – ETF Series (NBCG), NBI SmartData Global Equity Fund – ETF Series (NSDG), NBI International Value Fund – ETF Series (NBIV), and NBI Diversified Emerging Markets Equity Fund – ETF Series (NBEM). The firm also introduced growth-oriented asset allocation products including the Meritage Tactical ETF Growth Portfolio – ETF Series (NMGR) and Meritage Tactical ETF Equity Portfolio – ETF Series (NMEQ), further expanding exchange-traded access to its active and index-based equity strategies.

ETF Launches - Fixed Income

TD Expands Active Fixed Income ETF Lineup With Three Bond Funds
TD Asset Management launched three actively managed bond ETF series linked to existing mutual fund strategies: the TD Canadian Corporate Bond Fund – ETF Series (TCCB), TD Short Term Bond Fund – ETF Series (TSTB), and TD Ultra Short Term Bond Fund – ETF Series (TUST). The new ETF structures aim to provide lower-cost access, intraday trading, and added liquidity while preserving the active management process of the underlying fixed income funds.

National Bank Investments Launches New Bond ETF Series

National Bank Investments launched new fixed income ETF Series on the Toronto Stock Exchange, including the NBI Canadian Bond Index Fund – ETF Series (NBBX). The firm also added balanced portfolio ETF Series with bond allocations, including the Meritage Tactical ETF Moderate Portfolio – ETF Series (NMMO) and Meritage Tactical ETF Balanced Portfolio – ETF Series (NMBL). The launches expand NBI’s ETF lineup with lower-cost, exchange-traded access to core bond and diversified allocation strategies.

ETF Launches - Commodities

TD Launches Commodity ETF Series Based on Alternative Commodities Pool
TD Asset Management launched the TD Alternative Commodities Pool – ETF Series (TCOM), adding an actively managed commodity-focused ETF structure to its lineup. The fund is tied to an existing mutual fund strategy and is designed to give investors lower-cost access, intraday liquidity, and trading flexibility while maintaining the same active management approach used in the underlying commodities portfolio.

ETF Filings

Desjardins Expands Active ETF Lineup With Bond and Global Equity Funds

Desjardins filed for three actively managed ETFs expanding its Canadian lineup across fixed income and equities. The proposed funds include the Desjardins Active Canadian Bond Universe ETF (DACU), focused on Canadian government and corporate debt; the Desjardins Canadian Equity Leaders ETF (DACL), targeting large- and mid-cap Canadian stocks; and the Desjardins Global Opportunities ETF (DAGO), which will invest in global equities including emerging markets. Management fees are expected to range from 0.30% to 0.54%.

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