Weekly ETF Industry Recap: U.S., Europe, and Canada Highlights – July 7-July 11, 2025

ETF Weekly Update (July 7-July 11, 2025): New launches, fund moves, and filings shape a steady week across U.S., Europe, and Canada.

U.S. Weekly ETF Industry News

U.S. ETF Launches

Tradr Launches 5 First-to-Market Single-Stock 2x Leveraged ETFs

Tradr ETFs debuted five 2x daily leveraged ETFs on Cboe, targeting CRWV, ASTS, CEG, GEV, and SMR. These ETFs offer professional traders amplified exposure to individual stocks.

Roundhill Launches S&P 500 No Dividend Target ETF (XDIV)

XDIV offers total return exposure to the S&P 500 while aiming to eliminate taxable distributions. Designed for tax-aware investors, it charges a low 0.0849% net expense ratio.

Calamos Launches 3 Protected Bitcoin ETFs with Varying Risk Levels

Calamos introduced CBOY, CBTY, and CBXY—Protected Bitcoin ETFs offering 100%, 20%, and 10% downside protection, respectively, with upside caps ranging from 10% to 41.05% over a one-year outcome period.

Azoria Launches 'Anti-DEI' Meritocracy ETF, Excludes 37 S&P 500 Firms

Azoria's SPXM ETF targets the top 500 U.S. companies excluding those with DEI hiring goals. It aims to back firms focused solely on merit-based hiring, citing performance concerns tied to DEI policies.

Reckoner Launches First Leveraged AAA CLO ETF (RAAA)

Reckoner debuted RAAA, the first ETF offering leveraged exposure to AAA-rated CLOs. Using up to 50% leverage, it targets enhanced yield while preserving capital via top-tier CLO bonds.

BlackRock Launches iShares S&P 500 ex Top 100 ETF (XOEF)

BlackRock’s new XOEF ETF tracks S&P 500 stocks, excluding the largest 100 (S&P 100), offering exposure to mid-to-large cap U.S. equities outside mega-cap names.

Vanguard Expands Bond ETF Lineup with Three New Offerings

Vanguard launched VGVT (active Treasuries), VTG (broad Treasury index), and VTP (full-duration TIPS), enhancing core bond, inflation-hedging, and all-curve Treasury exposure.

Allspring Debuts Three ETFs Spanning Equities and Munis

Allspring launched ALRG (large-cap core), ASCE (SMID core), and AUSM (ultra-short muni), targeting equity growth, valuation opportunities, and tax-exempt income, respectively.

Victory Capital Launches Three New ETFs Including Private Credit CLO Fund

Victory debuts ABI (asset-based income via CLOs), IFLO, and GRIN (international free cash flow ETFs), expanding its lineup with active and rules-based strategies across credit and global equities.

Kurv Launches Gold ETF (KGLD) Aiming for Income and Total Return

Kurv’s new KGLD ETF offers active gold exposure while seeking to boost returns with tax-efficient income generation through enhanced strategies.

WisdomTree Launches ETF (GEOA) Targeting Geopolitical Policy Shifts

The GEOA ETF tracks global firms poised to benefit from geopolitical and policy changes, using WisdomTree’s proprietary framework focused on defense, trade, and tech themes.

Horizon Launches QGRD and YNOT ETFs, Expanding to Nine-Fund Lineup

Horizon debuted two new ETFs: QGRD, offering risk-managed Nasdaq-100 exposure, and YNOT, targeting digital innovation. Both support Horizon's active, goals-based investment framework.

Leverage Shares Launches 2X Long American Airlines ETF (AALG)

Leverage Shares debuts AALG, offering 2x daily exposure to American Airlines (AAL). The first airline-focused leveraged ETF launches with a 0.75% fee on Nasdaq.

U.S. Fund Updates

Tidal to Move HFND and HFGM ETFs from NYSE Arca to NYSE

Tidal Financial Group will transfer its HFND and HFGM ETFs to the NYSE on July 16, 2025. The funds' tickers and strategies remain unchanged, with the move aiming to boost visibility and market access.

U.S. ETF Filings

Truth Social Files ETF Holding Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP, and CRO

Trump’s Truth Social plans a “Crypto Blue Chip ETF” with 70% BTC, 15% ETH, 8% SOL, 5% CRO, and 2% XRP. Custodied by Crypto.com, the filing advances amid friendlier SEC leadership.

Nuveen Files ETF Tracking BB-B Rated U.S. High Yield Bonds

The Nuveen High Yield Corporate Bond ETF will track the ICE BofA BB-B U.S. Cash Pay High Yield Index, targeting BB1–B3 rated bonds with a 2% issuer cap using a representative sampling strategy.

Nuveen Files Global ex-USD Bond ETF with Currency Hedge

The Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF will track the Bloomberg Global Aggregate ex-USD (Hedged) Index, investing in investment-grade bonds issued in foreign currencies with U.S. dollar hedging.

State Street Files ETF Tracking ICE BofA U.S. Treasury Bill Index

The SPDR® Portfolio Ultra Short T-Bill ETF uses a sampling strategy to track the ICE BofA Index, targeting short-term U.S. debt with maturities from 1 to 12 months.

LoCorr Files for Long/Short Equity Fund with Flexible Global Mandate

The LoCorr Dynamic Opportunity ETF will be a long/short equity fund investing in global stocks, convertibles, junk bonds, and ETFs. It uses sub-advisers to manage risk and reduce return volatility.

Warren Street Files Global Equity ETF with Factor-Based Strategy

The Warren Street Global Equity ETF will be an actively managed fund combining global equity exposure with strategic factor-based investing in value, quality, momentum, size, and

Warren Street Files Active Global Fixed Income Fund of ETFs

The Warren Street Global Bond ETF will invest primarily in fixed income ETFs across sectors and regions, aiming for risk-adjusted returns via active management and strategic sector rotation.

Alpha Architect Files Active U.S. Equity ETF with Dividend Avoidance Strategy

The Alpha Architect US Equity 2 ETF will invest in U.S. equities and ETFs while avoiding dividend payers near record dates, aiming to enhance returns and reduce taxable distributions through active rebalancing.

Defiance Files ETF Tracking U.S. Trillion Dollar Assets and Bitcoin ETFs

The Defiance Trillion Dollar Club Index ETF will track the BITA Trillion Dollar Club Index, which includes U.S.-listed firms and bitcoin ETFs with $1T+ market caps. The fund may use swaps and rebalances monthly.

Defiance Files ETF Targeting Drone and Modern Warfare Stocks

The Defiance Drone and Modern Warfare ETF is a passive ETF tracking the BITA Drone & Modern Warfare Index, investing in global firms focused on military drones, AI warfare, satellites, and defense tech.

Defiance Files 13 Daily 2x Long ETFs Targeting Individual Stocks

Defiance filed for 2x leveraged ETFs tracking: ALAB, APLD, AVAV, JOBY, KTOS, LMND, NBIS, NVTS, OSCR, PONY, RCAT, RBRK, and ZETA—each aiming for double the daily return of its stock.

REX Shares Files 13 Daily 2x Long and 2 2x Inverse ETFs

The filings include 13 T-REX 2x long ETFs (CCCM, LMND, OSCR, OUST, SPOT, SYM, RDW, UNH, VOYG, ETOR, CHYM, BMNR, APLD) and 2 T-REX 2x inverse ETFs (CRWV, CRCL), all targeting daily performance.

REX Shares Files T-REX 2x Long TRON ETF Using Swaps and Options

REX Shares filed for a leveraged ETF offering 2x daily exposure to TRON via swaps, call options, and a Cayman subsidiary, with high portfolio turnover and significant crypto industry concentration.

GlacierShares Files Arctic Circle-Focused Equity ETF

The GlacierShares Arctic Circle ETF is a passive ETF tracking the MarketVector Arctic Circle™ Index, investing in companies headquartered above 60° North latitude, with weighting based on proximity to the Arctic.

KraneShares Files ETF Using Nasdaq 100 Collar Strategy via Swaps

The KraneShares InspereX Nasdaq Dynamic Buffered High Income Index ETF will track the InspereX Nasdaq Dynamic Buffered High Income Index using swaps, aiming to limit losses while generating income. The index rebalances daily and is tech-heavy.

KraneShares Files Vietnam Growth ETF Tracking Dragon Capital Index

The KraneShares Dragon Capital Vietnam Growth Index ETF will track the Dragon Capital Vietnam Growth Fundamental-Infused Index, focused on HOSE-listed growth stocks and Diamond ETFs nearing foreign ownership limits.

Eventide Files Values-Based Small-Cap ETF Aligned with Christian Principles

The Eventide Small Cap ETF will invest in U.S. equities using faith-driven values screens. The actively managed fund seeks to track the Bloomberg U.S. 2000 Index with limited tracking error.

Eventide Files Values-Based Large-Cap Value ETF

The Eventide Large Cap Value ETF is an actively managed fund investing in U.S. large-cap value stocks aligned with Christian values. The fund seeks to track the Bloomberg U.S. 1000 Value Index with limited tracking error.

Eventide Files Values-Based Large-Cap Growth ETF

The Eventide Large Cap Growth ETF is an actively managed ETF focused on U.S. large-cap growth stocks that align with Christian values. The fund aims to limit tracking error to the Bloomberg U.S. 1000 Growth Index.

GQG Partners Files Active U.S. Growth ETF with Long-Term Focus

The GQG US Equity ETF is an actively managed ETF investing mainly in U.S. growth stocks with strong fundamentals and long-term earnings potential, using a bottom-up, quality-driven approach.

Myriad AM Files Flexible Global Allocation ETF with Dynamic Risk Exposure

The Myriad Dynamic Asset Allocation ETF is an actively managed fund using equity, fixed income, and currency strategies. The fund adjusts global exposure based on macro views, aiming for capital appreciation with risk control.

Gabelli Files Active Income ETF Focused on High-Yield and Hybrid Securities

The Gabelli High Income ETF is an actively managed fund investing primarily in high-yield bonds, junk-rated debt, and hybrid income securities. The fund may also invest in CLOs, derivatives, and emerging market debt.

Europe Weekly ETF Industry News

EU ETF Launches

UBS Launches its First Actively Managed AAA CLO ETF

UBS AM debuts its first active ETF—UBS EUR AAA CLO UCITS ETF—offering cost-efficient access to top-rated CLO tranches. It combines ETF liquidity with dynamic credit management.

First Trust Debuts Industrial and Rising Dividend ETFs in Europe

First Trust launches IRFT and RDVY ETFs in Europe, tracking U.S. industrials, banks, and dividend growers. IRFT and RDVY charge 0.70% and 0.50% TER, respectively.

BNP Paribas AM Launches Low-Cost €STR Overnight Rate ETF

BNP Paribas AM launched the BNP Paribas Easy € Overnight UCITS ETF (EDEG) at a 0.05% TER, undercutting rivals XEON, CSH2, and YCSH. The ETF tracks the Solactive €STR Overnight Total Return Index.

EU ETF Ecosystem Updates

Citi Partners with HANetf to Launch Full-Service ETF Platform

Citi unveiled Citi Velocity ETFs, a new platform built with HANetf to support ETF issuance, capital markets, and servicing. Focused on UCITS, it targets global asset managers lacking in-house ETF capabilities.

N26 Launches Stocks and ETFs Trading for Irish Customers

N26 unveiled a new feature enabling Irish users to trade 500+ stocks and ETFs, with plans to expand. Priced at €0.90 per trade, premium users get free monthly trades and access to automated investment plans.

Revolut Adds Hundreds of UK ETFs from BlackRock & Vanguard

Revolut now offers UK users access to BlackRock and Vanguard ETFs, including ISF, VUSA, and IWDA, with no subscription fees and £1 minimums via trading accounts or ISAs.

Plum Expands into Euro-Denominated ETFs with Upvest

Plum now offers over 40 Euro ETFs, including fractional shares, via Upvest. Three risk-based ETFs are free to access, while Pro users get full fund access, including S&P 500 and AI-focused options.

Canada Weekly ETF Industry News

Canada ETF Launches

LongPoint Launches First Canadian 2x ETFs on Coinbase & MicroStrategy

LongPoint debuts MSTU and COIU, Canada’s first double-leveraged ETFs on MicroStrategy and Coinbase, offering TSX-listed, CAD-denominated crypto stock exposure.

Franklin Templeton Debuts Core Equity ETF Suite with Fee Waiver

Franklin Templeton Canada launched Canadian, U.S., and international Core Equity ETFs (FCRC, FCRU, FCRI) with 0.25% fee waivers through 2025 and active, multi-factor strategies.

RBC iShares Launches Hedged U.S. Total Market ETF

RBC iShares launched XTOH, a CAD-hedged ETF offering full U.S. equity market exposure via ITOT, with a low 0.07% fee and built-in currency risk mitigation.

Canada ETF Filings

BMO Files for BBB CLO ETF Focused on Investment-Grade Credit

BMO filed for the BMO BBB CLO ETF (ZBBZ) with a 0.40% fee, targeting at least 75% exposure to BBB-rated CLOs, including indirect exposure via qualifying ETFs.

CIBC Files for Covered Call & All-Equity ETF Lineup

CIBC AM filed for 3 covered call ETFs focused on Canadian banks, high dividend stocks (Canada & US), and a low-cost all-equity ETF (CEQY) targeting global equity exposure.

Ninepoint Files for ETF Units Across Six Mutual Funds

Ninepoint filed for ETF units of six mutual funds, including global equity, infrastructure, precious metals, bullion, and balanced strategies. Tickers include GBSL, INFR, GLDE, GBUL, SBUL, and NCAP.

Please note this article is for information purposes only and does not in any way constitute investment advice. It is essential that you seek advice from a registered financial professional prior to making any investment decision.