Weekly ETF Industry Recap: U.S., Europe, and Canada Highlights – June 23-27, 2025

U.S. Weekly ETF Industry News

U.S. ETF Launches

Roundhill Launches First U.S. Humanoid Robotics ETF (HUMN)

Roundhill debuts HUMN, the first U.S. ETF focused on humanoid robotics. The actively managed fund holds Tesla, NVIDIA, XPeng, and others driving AI-powered robots across sectors.

Horizon Core Equity ETF (STOX) Targets Enhanced Return via Put Spreads

STOX uses a multi-factor active strategy and tactical put spreads to seek higher-than-market volatility, aiming to boost total returns and adjust portfolio risk.

Horizon Dividend Income ETF (DIVN) Focuses on Stable Dividend Growers

DIVN selects firms with consistent, growing dividends through qualitative and quantitative analysis, aiming to deliver current income and long-term capital growth.

Horizon Managed Risk ETF (SFTY) Uses Volatility Signals to Limit Drawdowns

SFTY dynamically reduces equity exposure during market stress using Horizon’s Risk Assist® process, seeking downside protection while maintaining upside potential.

Goldman Sachs Launches Active Core and Corporate Bond ETFs

Goldman Sachs debuts GBND and GIGL, two active ETFs targeting core and corporate bond exposure. GBND focuses on broad IG fixed income; GIGL tilts toward corporates, including some high yield.

Goldman Sachs Launches Active Core and Corporate Bond ETFs

Goldman Sachs debuts GBND and GIGL, two active ETFs targeting core and corporate bond exposure. GBND focuses on broad IG fixed income; GIGL tilts toward corporates, including some high yield.

J.P. Morgan Launches $2B Active High Yield Bond ETF (JPHY)

JPMorgan debuts JPHY, an actively managed high-yield bond ETF, seeded with $2B. The fund targets below-investment-grade debt and aims for strong income, with a 0.45% fee.

Direxion Launches Leveraged & Inverse ETFs for CSCO and QCOM

Direxion introduces 2X bull and 1X bear ETFs for Cisco (CSCL, CSCS) and Qualcomm (QCMU, QCMD), giving traders amplified or inverse daily exposure to single-stock moves.

First Trust Launches 3 Target Outcome ETFs With Yield and Buffer Focus

FGSI targets income ~8% above the S&P 500 yield via call writing. BUFX offers ~2x SPY upside to a cap with a 15% buffer. BUFH seeks max downside buffer with capped upside.

ARS Launches AFOS ETF Targeting Secular Growth and Undervalued Leaders

ARS Investment Partners debuts the ARS Focused Opportunities Strategy ETF (AFOS), an active fund investing in high-conviction, undervalued companies benefiting from strong secular trends. It aims to grow purchasing power over time.

T. Rowe Price Launches Global & International Active Equity ETFs

T. Rowe Price Global Equity ETF (TGLB) holds 45–60 global stocks with MSCI World-like exposure. T. Rowe Price International Equity Research ETF (TIER) invests in 300–500 non-U.S. stocks aligned with MSCI ACWI ex USA, both targeting long-term growth.

Calamos Launches CAIE to Bring Global Autocallable Market to ETFs

CAIE offers access to the $100B+ autocallable market via 52 weekly laddered notes. Backed by J.P. Morgan, it targets monthly income with a -40% barrier and 5-year maturities.

Victory Capital Launches 3 ETFs, Expands Free Cash Flow Suite

Victory debuts ABI, IFLO, and GRIN ETFs. ABI targets asset-based income with private-credit traits, while IFLO and GRIN expand international free cash flow offerings.

BlackRock Launches Global Gov’t Bond ETF with USD Hedge

The new iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active ETF (GGOV) offers a USD-hedged global bond portfolio aiming for higher yield and lower volatility, managed by BlackRock’s Global Tactical Asset Allocation team.

Capital Group Launches 3 Active ETFs Targeting Growth, Value & High Yield

Capital Group debuts CGHY (High Yield Bonds), CGGG (U.S. Large Growth), and CGVV (U.S. Large Value). CGGG and CGVV provide focused exposure to Russell 1000 stocks, while CGHY aims to capture inefficiencies in high-yield debt markets.

ProShares Launches 3 Dynamic Buffer ETFs with Daily Loss Protection

ProShares debuts FB (S&P 500), QB (Nasdaq-100), and RB (Russell 2000), each offering 1–5% daily downside buffers and capped upside. The ETFs use daily resetting options to adjust to market volatility, avoiding traditional year-long holding periods. Each fund charges a 0.58% expense ratio.

ETC and RFG Convert 1000+ SMAs Into 9 Bluemonte ETFs for Tax-Efficient Portfolios

Exchange-Traded Concepts (ETC) and RFG Advisory introduced 9 Bluemonte ETFs covering equities and fixed income. The lineup includes U.S. large-cap value (BVAL), growth (BLGR), core (BLUC), total market (BLUX), global equity (BINT), diversified income (BLUI), and bond strategies spanning core (BDBT), long-term (BLTD), and short-term (BLST).

Defiance Launches 3 Single-Stock Leveraged & Inverse ETFs

Defiance debuts IONZ (-2x IonQ), OKLL (2x Oklo), and SOUX (2x SoundHound AI), giving traders short-term, leveraged exposure to trending innovation stocks—no margin account required.

BlackRock Launches iShares Texas Equity ETF for Lone Star Exposure

BlackRock’s new TEXN ETF offers access to nearly 200 Texas-based companies, tapping into the state’s $2.7T economy, strong population growth, and leadership across energy, tech, and industry.

U.S. ETF Filings

City Different Holdings Files for Active SMID-Cap Equity ETF

The City Different Investments SMID Cap Core Equity ETF is an active ETF investing 80%+ in SMID-cap equities, with up to 25% in foreign and emerging markets. The fund will hold 20–35 stocks and rebalance monthly.

City Different Plans Global Equity ETF with Focus on Quality and Value

The City Different Investments Global Equity ETF is an active ETF investing in global equities (30%+ foreign), targeting firms over $500M in market cap. It will hold 20–30 stocks and rebalance monthly.

Stoneport Files for Dynamic Long-Short Commodity Futures ETF

The Stoneport Advisors Commodity Long Short ETF for an ETF tracking its Dynamic Commodity Index – Total Return, investing in U.S.-listed futures on energy, metals, and ag products via a Cayman subsidiary. It rebalances monthly.

Gabelli Files for Capital Growth-Focused Equity ETF

The Gabelli Asset ETF is an actively managed ETF aiming for capital appreciation by investing in undervalued U.S. and foreign equities, with up to 25% in non-U.S. stocks and limited use of defensive assets.

First Trust Plans Target Outcome ETFs Starting in Oct, Jan & April

First Trust files ETFs using FLEX Options to offer a 10% buffer and capped digital return tied to the S&P 500 ETF. Each fund resets its Target Outcome Period annually in Oct, Jan, or April.

First Trust Files for Dual Directional Buffer ETF Lineup

First Trust files for four new FT Vest U.S. Equity Dual Directional Buffer ETFs (Feb, May, Aug, Nov), offering capped upside and inverse downside performance on SPY, plus a 10% buffer via FLEX Options.

Invesco Files ETF Tracking BulletShares® Municipal Bond 2035 Index

The Invesco BulletShares 2035 Municipal Bond ETF will track the Invesco BulletShares® Municipal Bond 2035 Index, holding investment-grade U.S. muni bonds maturing in 2035. The fund terminates on or about December 15, 2035.

AllianzIM Files Two Quarterly Buffered ETFs Tied to MSCI EAFE

AllianzIM files for two ETFs linked to the iShares MSCI EAFE ETF. One offers a 5% buffer with higher cap, the other a 15% buffer with lower cap. Both reset quarterly and use FLEX Options.

AllianzIM Files Two Buffered QQQ ETFs with Quarterly Resets

AllianzIM proposes two ETFs tied to Invesco QQQ Trust, each offering a 3-month outcome period. One has a 5% buffer with higher cap; the other a 15% buffer with lower cap.

AllianzIM Files Quarterly Buffered ETF Linked to S&P 500 ETF

AllianzIM files for an ETF tied to SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust with a 5% downside buffer and a cap on gains. The strategy resets quarterly and uses FLEX Options to shape returns.

Tuttle Capital Files ETF Focused on Political Insider Activity

The Tuttle Capital Government Grift ETF is an actively managed ETF targeting stocks linked to U.S. political insiders, including Congressional trades and companies with presidential ties, using data-driven screening and tactical overlays.

Defiance Files Eight Leveraged Long + Income Thematic ETFs

Defiance files for ETFs targeting Bitcoin, Ethereum, CRCL, CRWV, GLXY, the Magnificent Seven, Nasdaq-100, and S&P 500. Each seeks 150–200% exposure plus income via credit call spreads.

LOGIQ Capital Partners Files for Multi-Asset Value Strategy ETF

The LOGIQ Active Global Opportunities ETF is an active ETF investing across equities, bonds, REITs, MLPs, and ETFs, using a contrarian value approach with optionality to generate income, manage risk, and seek total return.

Reckoner Capital Files for CLO-Focused ETF With Leverage Strategy

The Reckoner Leveraged AAA CLO ETF is an actively managed ETF investing mainly in AAA-rated CLO tranches, with up to 200% exposure via leverage. The fund may also hold A/AA tranches and use reverse repos.

Reckoner Capital Files for Mezzanine CLO Debt ETF

The Reckoner BBB-B CLO ETF is an actively managed ETF investing in BBB+ to B- rated CLO tranches, focusing on mezzanine and lower-priority debt. Up to 70% may be in below investment-grade CLOs.

IDX Advisors Files for Dynamic Bitcoin and Gold Allocation ETF

The IDX Alternative FIAT ETF will use futures and ETPs to target a 1.25x leveraged blend of Bitcoin and gold exposure, adjusting allocations weekly based on volatility and momentum metrics.

YieldMax Files for Trio of Crypto Equity Option Income ETFs

YieldMax files for ETFs targeting CRCL, CRWV, and GLXY stocks via synthetic covered call and call spread strategies, seeking monthly income with capped upside exposure.

NPF Investment Advisors Files Actively Managed U.S. Equity ETF

NPF Core Equity ETF will target income and long-term growth by investing mainly in U.S. equities, using bottom-up stock selection to build a concentrated portfolio of high-quality companies.

Pictet Files for AI & Automation Thematic Equity ETF

The Pictet AI & Automation ETF is an actively managed ETF investing in global equities tied to AI, robotics, and automation. The fund emphasizes tech-sector exposure and sustainability screens.

Pictet Files for Sustainability-Themed Global Equity ETF

The Pictet Cleaner Planet ETF is an active ETF targeting companies advancing environmental and social goals like renewable energy, waste management, and inclusion. Focus is global and ESG-integrated.

Pictet Files AI-Driven International Equity ETF

The Pictet AI Enhanced International Equity ETF will invest in MSCI EAFE-listed equities. The model analyzes 250+ data points to optimize stock picks with ESG integration and low tracking error.

Pictet Files for Emerging Markets Value-Focused ETF

The Pictet Emerging Markets Rising Economies ETF will target emerging markets (excluding China, Taiwan, and Korea), emphasizing value stocks and financials, with ESG integration and a growth-focused demographic screen.

Pictet Plans Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF

The Pictet Emerging Markets Debt ETF will invest in USD- and euro-hedged debt from emerging market issuers, using bottom-up credit selection and ESG screens to outperform the JPM EMBI Global Diversified Index.

AMG Funds Files for National Municipal Bond ETF

The AMG GW&K Muni Income ETF will invest in municipal bonds of all credit qualities, including up to 35% in high-yield debt. The fund seeks tax-exempt income and uses a research-driven, flexible duration approach.

Thrivent Files for Mid-Cap Equity ETF Focused on Undervalued Stocks

The Thrivent Mid Cap Value ETF (TMVE) will invest 80%+ in U.S. mid-cap stocks using fundamental analysis to target undervalued companies, benchmarked to indexes like the Russell Midcap.

Thrivent Files for Mid-Cap Equity ETF Focused on Undervalued Stocks

The Thrivent Mid Cap Value ETF (TMVE) will invest 80%+ in U.S. mid-cap stocks using fundamental analysis to target undervalued companies, benchmarked to indexes like the Russell Midcap.

Hartford Files for Dynamic Global Bond ETF Managed by Wellington

The Hartford Dynamic Bond ETF (DYNB) will invest across global fixed income, including junk bonds and emerging markets. It will tactically shift credit, sector, and duration exposures for total return.

Tradr Plans 2X Leveraged Daily ETFs on 20 U.S. Stocks

Tradr has filed for 2X daily leveraged ETFs offering exposure to APLD, AUR, BX, CELH, CLSK, CORZ, CRDO, DHI, ENPH, GS, IBM, JOBY, LYFT, NBIS, NVTS, OKTA, PONY, QCOM, U, and VOYG.

GraniteShares Files for 20 YieldBOOST Income ETFs on Popular Leveraged Plays

GraniteShares has filed for 20 YieldBOOST ETFs that generate weekly income by selling options on popular 2x and 3x leveraged ETFs and stocks like TQQQ, SPXL, TSLA, and NVDA. Strategies feature capped upside and partial downside buffers via put spreads or put writes.

AMG Plans National Muni Bond ETF With High-Yield Flexibility

AMG files for a muni bond ETF investing at least 80% in federally tax-exempt bonds, with up to 35% in junk-rated debt. Managed by GW&K, it targets BBB average credit and duration near the ICE BofA US Municipal Index.

AMG Plans National Muni Bond ETF With High-Yield Flexibility

The AMG GW&K Muni Income ETF will invest at least 80% in federally tax-exempt bonds, with up to 35% in junk-rated debt. Managed by GW&K, it targets BBB average credit and duration near the ICE BofA US Municipal Index.

Goldman Sachs Plans ETF Conversions for Four Mutual Funds

Goldman Sachs will convert four mutual funds—GSLLX, GSTIX, GITAX, and GFVAX—into active ETFs, covering $1.55B in assets across U.S. equity, growth, tech, and value strategies.

Invesco, Galaxy File for Solana ETF With Staking Option

Invesco and Galaxy filed for a Solana spot ETF (ticker: QSOL) with Coinbase Custody and potential staking. SEC approval could come by July, joining eight rival issuers in the race.

Trump Media Seeks NYSE Listing for Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF

Trump Media filed to list a Truth Social ETF on NYSE holding 75% Bitcoin and 25% Ethereum. Crypto.com will act as custodian. The move reflects crypto-friendlier U.S. policy shifts.

Europe Weekly ETF Industry News

EU ETF Launches

Regan Capital Enters Europe with Actively Managed RMBS ETF

Regan Capital debuts the MBSR UCITS ETF via HANetf, offering European investors active exposure to U.S. agency RMBS. The ETF, listed on Deutsche Börse, charges a 0.75% TER.

Eurizon Capital Launches 26 'Semi-Passive' ETF Share Classes

Eurizon debuts 26 ETF share classes under its YourIndex range, blending quant and discretionary inputs. The launch spans equity and fixed income exposures across European exchanges.

First Trust Adds June-Reset Nasdaq-100 Buffer ETF in Europe

First Trust launched QJUN, a UCITS ETF offering 15% downside protection and capped upside over a June-to-June outcome period. It joins the firm’s growing buffer ETF suite in Europe.

Invesco Launches S&P 500 Quality ETF with 0.20% Fee

Invesco’s new SPQA ETF tracks the top 100 S&P 500 stocks by quality metrics like ROE, accruals, and leverage. It undercuts similar ETFs with a 0.20% TER and lists across major EU exchanges.

Valour Adds 4 New Crypto ETPs in Sweden, Nears 100-Product Goal

Valour launched SEK-denominated ETPs for Mantra, Tron, Stellar, and Tether Gold on Sweden's Spotlight exchange, expanding to 70+ ETPs with a goal of 100 by year-end.

Leverage Shares Expands IncomeShares Lineup With 8 New ETPs

Leverage Shares adds 8 IncomeShares ETPs, now totaling 19, using weekly options to generate income on names like MSTR, PLTR, BABA, and TLT, while retaining partial equity upside and tax efficiency.

EU Planned ETF Launches

Return Stacked Eyes European Launch for Hedge Fund-Like ETFs by 2026

Return Stacked is in talks to bring its hedge fund-style ETFs to Europe by Q1 2026. Strategies include managed futures, global macro, and merger arbitrage via return stacking. Source: ETF Stream

EU Fund Updates

Vanguard Slashes Fees on 7 Bond ETFs

Vanguard cut fees on 13 share classes across 7 ETFs: VAGP, VUTY, VGOV, VEMT, VECP, V3RF, and VUCP, lowering average fixed income ETF costs to 0.11% and saving investors $3.5M/year.

Invesco Cuts Fees on Two Japan UCITS ETFs by 21%

Invesco lowered annual fees from 0.19% to 0.15% for its MSCI Japan Universal Screened and Japan ESG Climate Paris Aligned UCITS ETFs, effective June 26, 2025.

EU ETF Ecosystem Updates

MSCI Reviews Status of Korea, Greece, Bulgaria & Bangladesh

MSCI flagged accessibility issues in Korea, Greece, Bulgaria, and Bangladesh. Korea and Greece stay in Emerging Markets; Bangladesh risks downgrade; Bulgaria remains standalone.

Big xyt Exits EU Consolidated Tape Race, EuroCTP Left as Sole Bidder

Big xyt has withdrawn its bid to run the EU’s ETF and equity consolidated tape citing lack of financial backing, leaving EuroCTP, backed by 14 exchanges, as the only contender ahead of ESMA’s July 25 deadline. Source: ETF Stream

Franklin Templeton, eToro Launch Target Date ETF Portfolios

Franklin Templeton and eToro have launched smart multi-asset ETF portfolios targeting 2028–2035, using tactical asset allocation and a glide path that shifts from equity to fixed income over time.

Canada Weekly ETF Industry News

Canada ETF Launches

Desjardins Launches Quebec Equity ETF With Zero Fees Until 2026

Desjardins debuts DMQC on the TSX, offering exposure to Quebec-based companies. The ETF charges no management fees until June 30, 2026, and targets long-term capital growth.

JP Morgan Launches Active US Equity ETF (JCOR)

JPMorgan Asset Management Canada debuts JCOR, an active U.S. large-cap ETF using fundamental analysis to build a high-conviction portfolio. The fund charges a 0.44% management fee.

NBI Launches Three Target Maturity Bond ETFs

National Bank Investments introduced Bond ETFs maturing in 2026, 2027, and 2028, each holding investment-grade North American bonds and charging a 0.15% management fee.

Canada ETF Updates

LongPoint Cuts Fees on 3x Leveraged ETFs SPYU, SPYD, QQQU, QQQD

LongPoint reduced fees to 0.65% on SPYU, SPYD, QQQU, and QQQD—leveraged ETFs tied to the S&P 500 and NASDAQ-100—effective through December 31, 2025.

Canada ETF Filings

Desjardins Files for Global Macro Strategy ETF (DGLM)

Desjardins plans to launch DGLM, a global macro ETF with a 0.90% fee, aiming for low correlation to traditional markets via long/short exposure across multiple asset classes.

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