Weekly ETF Industry Recap: U.S., Europe, and Canada Highlights – July 14-July 18, 2025

ETF Weekly Update (July 14-July 18, 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

ProShares Debuts 2x Leveraged Solana and XRP ETFs

ProShares launched SLON and UXRP, offering 2x daily exposure to Bloomberg’s Solana and XRP indexes, respectively, for traders seeking amplified crypto-linked returns.

GQG Launches Actively Managed U.S. Equity ETF GQGU

GQGU targets high-quality U.S. companies with strong growth and solid fundamentals. The fund seeks long-term returns while managing downside risk across market cycles.

Amplius Launches Aggressive Asset Allocation ETF AAAA

AAAA actively allocates 60–100% to equities, with the rest in fixed income and protection ETFs. Allocations shift based on market views of risk and return.

JPMorgan Debuts Fundamental Data Science Large Value ETF

LVDS targets large-cap U.S. stocks with compelling valuations, using a data science-driven approach that blends fundamental research, analytics, and risk controls.

JPMorgan Launches HOLA ETF With Laddered Hedging Strategy
The JPMorgan International Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF (HOLA) tracks the MSCI EAFE Index and uses a laddered options overlay to cushion downside risk while generating income.

Themes ETFs Launch China AI and 2x American Airlines Funds

Themes ETFs introduced DRGN, tracking Chinese firms in generative AI, and AALG, a 2x leveraged ETF offering daily exposure to American Airlines stock performance.

GraniteShares Launches 3 Leveraged Single-Stock ETFs

GraniteShares unveiled PDDL, NOWL, and AVGU—ETFs providing 2x daily exposure to PDD, ServiceNow, and Broadcom, respectively, for traders seeking amplified short-term moves.

Unlimited Launches Two Hedge Fund Replication ETFs

Unlimited debuted HFMF and HFEQ, targeting managed futures and equity long/short hedge fund strategies, respectively, with 2x sector volatility to enhance net-of-fees return potential.

Invesco Launches Global Equity Net Zero ETF (IQSZ)

Invesco’s new IQSZ ETF targets firms aiming to cut GHG emissions and support the net zero transition. The actively managed fund invests in global equities with climate-focused strategies.

YieldMax Launches DRAY ETF Targeting DraftKings Option Income

YieldMax’s new DRAY ETF uses options on DraftKings (DKNG) to pursue income. The fund doesn't hold DKNG shares directly but aims to profit from its stock's price movement.

Global X Debuts Call-Writing Treasury Bond ETF (TLTX)

Global X’s TLTX ETF uses a call-writing strategy on U.S. Treasuries to boost income. The actively managed fund aims to enhance yield versus standard Treasury investments.

Simplify Launches Government Money Market ETF SBIL

SBIL is a true money market ETF investing in cash, U.S. government securities, and repos. It offers liquidity, principal stability, and short maturities for cash-focused investors.

Towle & Co. Launches Contrarian Small-Cap Value ETF (TCV)
Towle & Co. debuted the Towle Value ETF (TCV), an active strategy targeting undervalued small-cap stocks trading below 1.5x EV/sales, with flexibility for up to 25% foreign exposure.

OTG Converts Latin America Fund Into Actively Managed ETF (OTGL)
OTG Asset Management converted its Latin America mutual fund into the OTG Latin America ETF (OTGL), targeting overlooked companies benefiting from regional growth, digital trends, and a rising middle class.

WisdomTree Launches Europe Defense ETF (WDEF) on NYSE

WisdomTree has launched the WisdomTree Europe Defense Fund (WDEF) with a 0.45% fee, offering pure-play exposure to European defense firms amid rising regional military spending.

U.S. Fund Updates

Bitwise Adds Proof of Reserves to Bitcoin, Ether ETFs

Bitwise now uses third-party proof-of-reserves for its BTC and ETH ETFs, verifying on-chain assets daily and reconciling them with shares outstanding to enhance investor transparency. 

U.S. ETF Filings

Amplify Files for Ether-Based Covered Call Income ETF

The Amplify Ethereum Max Income Covered Call ETF seeks ether price exposure via Ethereum ETPs and generates income by selling weekly out-of-the-money call options, targeting 50–80% annualized premiums.

Amplify Files for Ether ETF Targeting 36% Annual Option Income

The Amplify Ethereum 3% Monthly Option Income ETF offers Ether exposure via ETPs and synthetic options, aiming to generate 36% annualized income by selling weekly calls on up to 60% of its portfolio.

KraneShares Files for Physical EU Carbon Allowance ETF

KraneShares filed for a new fund offering exposure to EU carbon allowances (EUAs) via the KraneShares Physical European Carbon Allowance Fund. The ETF will hold EUAs directly, track their price performance, and will not use leverage or derivatives.

ARK Invest Files for Active ETF Focused on Crypto Asset Exposure

The ARK Crypto Active ETF will invest at least 80% in stocks and funds tied to crypto assets, using a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated ETFs and a Cayman subsidiary for indirect exposure.

BBH&Co. Files for Large-Cap Equity Fund With Focused Holdings

The BBH Select Large Cap ETF will invest at least 80% in large-cap stocks, including ADRs, using fundamental analysis to build a concentrated portfolio of 25–50 companies.

21Shares Files for ETF Offering Broad Top-10 Crypto Asset Exposure

The 21Shares FTSE Crypto 10 Index ETF will track the FTSE Crypto 10 Select Index, gaining indirect exposure to top crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum through ETPs, ETFs, and crypto-related derivatives.

21Shares Seeks ETF Focused on Top Crypto Assets Excluding Bitcoin

The 21Shares FTSE Crypto 10 ex-BTC Index ETF will track the FTSE Crypto 10 ex Bitcoin Select Index, offering indirect exposure to leading non-Bitcoin crypto assets like Ethereum and Solana through ETPs, ETFs, and derivatives.

State Street IM Plans ETF Focused on Senior Floating-Rate Loans

The SPDR® S&P Leveraged Loan Index ETF will track the S&P USD Select Leveraged Loan Index, using a sampling approach to invest in high-yield, USD-denominated senior loans with a focus on liquidity and credit quality.

WisdomTree Plans ETF Targeting Quantum Computing Sector

The WisdomTree Quantum Computing Fund will track the WisdomTree Quantum Computing Index, offering global exposure to companies engaged in quantum chips, software, cryptography, and related technologies.

MFS Files for Actively Managed U.S. Large-Cap Equity ETF

The MFS Blended Research Core Equity ETF will blend fundamental and quantitative analysis to build a diversified portfolio of primarily large-cap equities, aiming for a 2% tracking error vs. the S&P 500 Index.

MFS Files for Active ETF Focused on International Large-Cap Stocks

The MFS Blended Research International Equity ETF will invest mainly in non-U.S. equities, including emerging markets, aiming to track the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index with a 2% tracking error using blended research.

Simplify Files for Chinese Commodity ETF

The Simplify Chinese Commodities Strategy No K-1 ETF will invest in instruments linked to Chinese commodity futures—mainly via a Cayman subsidiary—to track RMB-denominated trends across energy, grains, metals, and industrial inputs.

Calamos Files for Laddered ETF Offering Bitcoin Exposure with Downside Limits

The Calamos Laddered Bitcoin 80 Series Structured Alt Protection ETF will invest in a rolling portfolio of structured outcome ETFs tied to spot bitcoin, aiming to capture gains while capping risk through built-in 20% downside protection features.

Calamos Files for Laddered Bitcoin ETF with 90% Downside Buffer

The Calamos Laddered Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protection ETF invests in a rotating portfolio of structured funds tied to spot bitcoin, offering capped upside and aiming to limit losses to 10% via options-based protection over defined outcome periods.

First Trust Files Bitcoin ETF With 15% Downside Floor and Capped Upside

The FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF – October offers exposure to the Cboe Bitcoin U.S. ETF Index using a target outcome strategy. It limits losses to 15% and caps gains over a one-year Target Outcome Period.

BufferLABS Files Dynamic U.S. Equity Buffer ETF With Rolling Protection

The BufferLABS US Equity Dynamic Buffer ETF uses options on a large-cap U.S. equity ETF to target downside buffers (e.g., 10%) and capped upside. It rebalances frequently to adapt to market trends and maintain risk control.

BNY Files Actively Managed Core Bond ETF With Credit Focus

The BNY Mellon Active Core Bond ETF targets investment-grade bonds with 3–8 year duration, using Insight's credit research. It may invest in corporates, MBS, ABS, and use derivatives to manage risk.

BNY Mellon Files for Flexible Core Bond ETF with High-Yield Allocation

The BNY Mellon Core Plus ETF will invest primarily in investment-grade bonds but may allocate up to 25% to high-yield debt. Managed by Insight, it targets 3–8 year duration and uses active credit selection.

BNY Mellon Files for Municipal Bond ETF With Intermediate Duration

The BNY Mellon Municipal Intermediate ETF invests mainly in investment-grade municipal bonds with 3–8 year duration. Managed by Insight, it uses active credit research to identify value and aims to avoid sector overconcentration.

BNY Mellon Files for Short-Term Municipal Bond ETF

The BNY Mellon Municipal Short Duration ETF targets an average portfolio maturity under 5 years and duration under 3, the ETF focuses on investment-grade municipals and uses active sector rotation to manage risk and tax-exempt income exposure.

BNY Mellon Files for High-Yield Municipal Bond ETF With Flexible Duration

The BNY Mellon Municipal Opportunities ETF may hold up to 50% in high-yield municipal bonds and has no set maturity or duration target. It seeks to maximize tax-exempt income through active credit and interest rate positioning.

Innovator Expands Dual Directional Buffer ETF Lineup with 10% and 15% Variants

Innovator files monthly series of S&P 500-linked ETFs offering 10% or 15% buffers. Each aims for capped gains if the index rises or drops modestly, resetting annually per launch month.

Franklin Templeton Plans Foreign Equity Fund

The Templeton International Insights ETF will invest mainly in non-U.S. stocks across all market caps, including emerging markets, using a bottom-up, valuation-driven approach.

Franklin Templeton Files for Putnam-managed Global Equity ETF

The Putnam International Stock ETF is non-diversified fund managed by Putnam, investing in large- and mid-cap equities outside the U.S., including EMs, with flexibility to use derivatives for exposure and hedging.

U.S. ETF Ecosystem Updates

Global ETF Assets Tied to MSCI Indexes Surpass $2 Trillion

ETF assets tracking MSCI equity indexes have grown 17% in 2025, crossing $2T. Growth was led by demand for developed markets ex-US and emerging markets exposure.

Europe Weekly ETF Industry News

EU ETF Launches

L&G Launches Europe’s First S&P 100 Equal Weight ETF

L&G's SP1E offers equal-weight exposure to the S&P 100, rebalancing quarterly and aiming to diversify away from mega-cap dominance. It debuts with a 0.19% TER across major European exchanges.

WisdomTree Launches 3x Magnificent 7 and Semiconductor ETPs

WisdomTree debuted 3MG7, 3M7S, 3SEM, and SC3S, offering 3x leveraged and inverse exposure to the Magnificent 7 and semiconductor sectors, expanding its thematic S&L lineup in Europe.

Valour Digital Joins SIX With Two New Crypto Staking ETPs

Valour Digital launched Hedera and Internet Computer staking ETPs on SIX Swiss, becoming the 19th crypto ETP issuer as demand for diversified, yield-bearing crypto products grows.

EU Fund Updates

UBS Cuts Fees on Six Core Fixed Income ETFs to Boost Competitiveness

UBS AM reduced TERs on six ETFs, including CBUA, CBUI, CBUT, CBUL, CBUP, and CBUG, as part of its core range revamp targeting cost-conscious fixed income investors.

EU ETF Closures

BlackRock to Close Six ETFs Citing Low Demand and Shrinking AUM

BlackRock will shutter six ETFs—including ESG and smart beta funds like IEMI, CGGD, SUJS, IUME, MVEM, and UKEL—on August 14 due to low investor interest and sub-$50M AUM.

Vanguard to Close ESG USD Corporate Bond ETF (V3SU)

Vanguard will liquidate its V3SU ETF on October 23 due to low AUM. The ESG-focused bond fund failed to reach scale, prompting Vanguard to refocus on more viable offerings.

EU ETF Ecosystem Updates

JPM to Sell Index Behind $1.2B ETF to Solactive Ahead of EU Rule Change

JP Morgan will transfer its Carbon Transition Global Equity index, used by the $1.2B JPCT ETF, to Solactive to comply with EU Benchmark Regulation before the 2025 deadline.

Canada Weekly ETF Industry News

Canada ETF Launches

Hamilton ETFs Debuts Canada’s First 0DTE Option Income ETFs

Hamilton launched QDAY, SDAY, and CDAY on Cboe Canada—ETFs using 0DTE options and 25% leverage to enhance income while offering exposure to tech, U.S., and Canadian equities.

Canada ETF Closures

TD to Terminate Global Carbon Credit Index ETF in October 2025

TDAM will terminate the TD Global Carbon Credit Index ETF (TCBN) on Oct. 24, 2025. Trading halts Oct. 22, with final cash distributions made to unitholders on the termination date.

Canada ETF Filings

Harvest Files for High Income Equity Share ETF With Covered Call Strategy

Harvest ETFs filed for HHIH, a new fund aiming to generate high monthly income by investing in U.S. stocks and Harvest ETFs while writing covered calls on up to 50% of holdings.

CI Files ETF Series for Alternative Credit Opportunities Fund (CACO)

The CI Alternative Credit Opportunities Fund seeks consistent returns via investment in global investment-grade and non-investment-grade fixed income with focus on capital preservation and appreciation.

CI Files ETF Series for Alternative Equity Premium Yield Fund (CAPY)

The CI Alternative Equity Premium Yield Fund aims to provide income and capital growth through North American equities and active option strategies, including covered calls and potential hedges like puts and shorts.

CI Files ETF Series for Equity Premium Yield Fund (CEPY)

The CI Equity Premium Yield Fund targets regular income and capital appreciation by investing in North American equities and generating yield through option writing on underlying holdings.

CI Files ETF Series for Global Dividend Private Pool (CGDI)

The CI Global Dividend Private Pool seeks income and capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying global equity securities.

CI Files ETF Series for U.S. Monthly Income Private Pool (CUIG/CUIG.U)

The CI U.S. Monthly Income Private Pool pursues income and long-term growth via a mix of U.S. equity and fixed-income investments; available in both CAD-hedged and USD versions.

CI Files ETF Series for U.S. Small/Mid Cap Equity Private Pool (CSMD)

The CI U.S. Small/Mid Cap Equity Private Pool focuses on long-term capital growth by investing in small- and mid-cap U.S. companies, primarily through equity and equity-related securities.

Global X Files for Suite of 3x Leveraged and Inverse Commodity and Index ETFs

Global X filed for ten 3x leveraged and inverse ETFs covering semiconductors, U.S. Treasuries, S&P/TSX 60, gold, and silver. The ETFs, all charging a 1.15% fee, aim to deliver 3x or -3x daily exposure to their respective indexes, including the NYSE Semiconductor Index, ICE US Treasury 20+ Year Index, S&P/TSX 60, and Solactive Gold and Silver Futures Indexes.

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