Weekly ETF Industry Recap: U.S., Europe, and Canada Highlights - April 21-25, 2025

U.S. Weekly ETF Industry News

U.S. ETF Launches

GraniteShares Launches 2x Long Lucid and Rivian ETFs

GraniteShares launched the GraniteShares 2x Long LCID Daily ETF (LCDL) and 2x Long RIVN Daily ETF (RVNL), offering 2x daily leveraged exposure to Lucid Group and Rivian Automotive shares.

Direxion Launches Leveraged and Inverse ETFs for Boeing and Exxon

Direxion introduced four new ETFs: BOEU, BOED, XOMX, and XOMZ, offering 2x and -1x daily exposure to Boeing and Exxon Mobil stocks for active, short-term traders.

Leverage Shares Launches 2x Daily Palantir ETF

Leverage Shares debuted a 2x leveraged ETF for Palantir (PLTG), offering 200% daily exposure with a 0.75% management fee, designed for active traders and retail investors.

Tradr ETFs Launches 2x Daily ETFs for AppLovin and D-Wave Quantum

Tradr ETFs introduced APPX and QBTX, offering 2x daily leveraged exposure to AppLovin (APPX) and D-Wave Quantum, expanding its single-stock leveraged ETF lineup.

Precidian Moves ADRhedged ETFs to NYSE Arca

Precidian Investments has relocated its ADRhedged™ ETFs to NYSE Arca, effective April 23, 2025, enhancing trading on the leading U.S. exchange for ETFs.

U.S. Fund Updates

First Eagle Transfers Two Active Equity ETFs to NYSE

First Eagle will move its Global Equity (FEGE) and Overseas Equity (FEOE) ETFs to the NYSE on May 1, 2025, aiming to improve execution quality with the exchange’s floor model.

ARK Invest Adds Staked Solana Exposure to Two ETFs

ARKW and ARKF are now the first U.S.-listed ETFs to gain exposure to Solana via shares of 3iQ’s Solana Staking ETF (SOLX), expanding ARK’s crypto-focused holdings.

U.S. ETF Filings

First Trust Files for July 2025–July 2026 Target Outcome ETF Tied to SPY

The FT Vest U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator ETF – July Target Outcome ETF will offer upside participation above a 2% deductible on SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) through July 2026, with full downside exposure.

abrdn Files for Focused Emerging Markets ex China ETF

The abrdn Focused Emerging Markets ex China Active ETF will hold 45–60 stocks from emerging markets excluding China, with significant exposure to Taiwan, technology, and financial sectors, using a quality-driven, ESG-integrated process.

abrdn Files for International Small Cap Active ETF

The abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF will invest at least 80% in small-cap stocks outside the U.S., with a focus on the UK, Japan, industrials, and tech sectors, using a quality, growth, and momentum-driven approach.

Invesco Files for Net Zero Transition Active ETF

The Invesco Global Equity Net Zero ETF will invest at least 80% in companies advancing the net zero carbon economy, using emissions targets and ESG screens, with a portfolio tilted toward value, momentum, and quality factors.

iShares Files for Infrastructure Equity ETF

The iShares Infrastructure Active ETF will invest at least 80% in U.S. and global infrastructure related equities, including utilities, transportation, and telecom, using derivatives for return enhancement and hedging.

iShares Files for International Factor Rotation ETF

The iShares International Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF will target developed markets outside the U.S., using a proprietary model to tilt toward factors like momentum, value, and quality for higher returns.

Virtus Files for Active Investment Grade MultiSector Income ETF

The Virtus IG Public & Private Credit ETF will invest at least 80% in investment grade debt across corporates, MBS, ABS, and CLOs, targeting total return through active sector rotation and fundamental research.

Global X Files for Five Sector-Focused ETFs

Global X filed for new ETFs targeting Communication Services, Information Technology, Consumer Staples, Consumer Discretionary and Energy sectors. Each fund will track the respective MSCI USA sector index, invest at least 80% of assets in sector securities, and follow a passive, representative sampling strategy.

Advisors AM Files for International Value Equity ETF

The AAM Todd International Intrinsic Value ETF will invest in international stocks and ADRs trading on U.S. exchanges, using Todd Asset Management’s value-driven, multi-factor model focused on P/IV ratios, earnings strength, and upside potential.

U.S. ETF Filings Updates

SEC Delays Decisions on Polkadot, Hedera, and Bitwise Crypto ETFs

The SEC extended deadlines for Grayscale’s Polkadot ETF and Canary Capital’s Hedera ETF to June 11, and Bitwise’s Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF to June 10, citing the need for further review amid a surge in crypto filings.

Europe Weekly ETF Industry News

EU ETF Launches

First Trust Launches April S&P 500 Buffer ETF

First Trust debuts FAPR, a London-listed ETF offering 10% downside protection on the S&P 500 until April 2026, with a 0.85% TER and annual reset dates.

Robeco Expands 3D ETF Lineup with Emerging Markets Launch

Robeco lists the 3D Emerging Markets UCITS ETF, offering active, cost-efficient EM exposure with ESG integration, using enhanced indexing and advanced quant techniques.

EU ETF Ecosystem Updates

Deutsche Börse Xetra Launches Retail ETF Trading Service

Xetra’s new service integrates retail orders with price improvement opportunities, offering execution at or better than prevailing market prices, backed by retail dedicated market makers.

WisdomTree and Marex Partner on Crypto-Linked Structured Products

WisdomTree and Marex will offer customizable structured notes linked to WisdomTree’s crypto ETPs, providing capital protection, yield enhancement, or leverage for institutional investors.

Canada Weekly ETF Industry News

Canada Fund Updates

CI GAM Raises Risk Rating for CUDV.B Units

CI GAM upgraded the risk rating of the unhedged units of CI U.S. Minimum Downside Volatility Index ETF (CUDV.B) to “Medium,” citing its annual risk review process.

Evolve Raises Risk Rating on FANGMA ETF Units

Evolve Funds raised the risk rating for TECH and TECH.U from "Medium to High" to "High, " effective immediately.

Canada ETF Filings

Franklin Templeton Files for Core Equity ETF Series

Franklin Templeton filed for ETF versions of its Core Equity mutual funds, including Canadian, U.S., and International strategies, each with a 0.50% management fee.

Guardian Capital Files for 2028 and 2029 Target Maturity Bond ETFs

Guardian filed for GBFE and GBFF, new target maturity bond ETFs with 0.20% fees, investing in Canadian investment-grade bonds maturing in 2028 and 2029.

Desjardins Files for US Mid Cap Equity ETF

The Desjardins American Mid Cap Equity Index ETF (DMID) will track the Solactive GBS United States 400 CAD Index, investing in a portfolio of mid-cap U.S. equities.

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