Weekly ETF Industry News Recap | September 22 - September 26, 2025

Rayliant, in partnership with ChinaAMC, has launched the Rayliant-ChinaAMC Transformative China Tech ETF (CNQQ). Tracking a Solactive index of ~100 firms, CNQQ targets Chinese and Hong Kong-listed companies driving innovation in digital tech, health, manufacturing, and advanced hardware, offering a factor-based alternative to cap-weighted benchmarks.

YieldMax Launches HIYY ETF Targeting Income from HIMS Options

YieldMax has introduced the HIYY ETF, focused on generating income through options strategies on Hims & Hers Health (HIMS). The fund does not hold HIMS stock directly and is classified as a Group D ETF, with its first distribution expected on October 22, 2025.

Simplify Launches Private Credit ETF with Built-In Credit Hedge

Simplify has launched the VettaFi Private Credit Strategy ETF (PCR), offering liquid exposure to private credit via BDCs and CEFs, paired with a proprietary credit hedge. The ETF targets high yield and downside protection, aiming to provide an accessible, low-friction alternative to traditional private credit investments.

Innovator Launches Two Autocallable Income ETFs With High Monthly Yields

Innovator ETFs has introduced ACEI and ACII, two ETFs offering monthly income through laddered autocallable instruments. ACEI targets a 14.3% avg. coupon via top 10 U.S. stocks, while ACII offers 9.8% using SPY, QQQ, and IWM. Both feature a 30% downside barrier and efficient, single-ticker access for model portfolios.

Cambria Launches Equal-Weight Global ETF Using 351 Exchange Strategy