Weekly ETF Industry News Recap | October 13 - October 17, 2025

Arrow has launched the Arrow Valtoro ETF (ORO), a futures-based fund offering dynamic exposure to Bitcoin and gold. Guided by AI-driven models, the ETF adjusts allocations among Bitcoin, gold, and cash to reduce volatility and downside risk. It uses CME-traded futures and a Cayman subsidiary to manage tax constraints.

American Century Launches Two Active Small-Cap ETFs

American Century has introduced two active ETFs: the Small Cap Growth Insights ETF (ACSG) and Small Cap Value Insights ETF (ACSV). Both use bottom-up stock selection and proprietary research to target firms with accelerating growth or improving fundamentals, adding to the firm’s growing lineup of actively managed strategies.

Pictet Launches First U.S. ETFs Focused on AI and Global Megatrends

Pictet Asset Management has launched three active ETFs in the U.S.: PQNT (AI-driven international equity), PCLN (cleaner planet theme), and PBOT (AI & automation). These strategies blend Pictet’s thematic expertise and AI-enhanced models, bringing its institutional research and 220-year legacy to U.S. investors.

iShares Launches Active Emerging Markets Bond ETF (BREM)

iShares has debuted the Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF (BREM), investing in hard-currency bonds from sovereign, public, and private issuers in emerging markets. Actively managed, BREM may use derivatives and invest in high-yield debt, targeting enhanced returns while referencing the J.P. Morgan EMBI index for risk alignment.

Defiance Launches 2X Leveraged ETF for Lemonade Stock