Weekly ETF Industry News Recap | October 6 - October 10, 2025

Federated Hermes has debuted the Enhanced Income ETF (PAYR), targeting high monthly income via dividend stocks and a call spread options overlay. Designed for income-focused investors nearing retirement, PAYR blends capital appreciation potential with consistent cash flow, leveraging the firm’s seasoned equity and multi-asset teams.

Amplify Launches Two Ether-Focused Income ETFs

Amplify ETFs introduced the Amplify Ethereum 3% Monthly Option Income ETF (ETTY) and Amplify Ethereum Max Income Covered Call ETF (EHY). Both aim to convert Ether’s volatility into steady income through covered call strategies. ETTY targets 3% monthly income, while EHY seeks higher premiums with weekly call writing.

WisdomTree Debuts Quantum Computing ETF (WQTM)

WisdomTree launched the Quantum Computing Fund (WQTM) on the CBOE with a 0.45% expense ratio. Tracking the WisdomTree Classiq Quantum Computing Index, WQTM offers exposure to hardware, software, and infrastructure firms driving quantum innovation—aiming to capture early growth in this transformative tech sector.

Defiance Launches 2X Daily Inverse Rigetti Computing ETF (RGTZ)

Defiance has introduced the RGTZ ETF, offering -2x daily exposure to Rigetti Computing (RGTI). Targeted at short-term traders, the fund allows bearish bets on the quantum computing firm. RGTZ seeks -200% of RGTI’s daily move and is not meant for long-term holding.

Ogard Capital Debuts Dynamic Buffer ETF (BFLB)