Weekly ETF Industry Recap: U.S., Europe, and Canada Highlights - May 12-16, 2025

U.S. Weekly ETF Industry News

U.S. ETF Launches

Themes ETFs Launches 2X Leveraged AVGO ETF (AVGG)

AVGG offers 200% daily exposure to Broadcom stock, giving traders a low-cost, high-leverage tool to capitalize on AVGO’s moves, with a 0.75% management fee.

VanEck Launches NODE ETF Targeting the Onchain Economy

The new VanEck Onchain Economy ETF (NODE) offers active exposure to digital asset-linked companies, aiming for dynamic volatility control and broad crypto ecosystem coverage.

Harbor Launches EMES ETF for High-Quality Emerging Markets Exposure

EMES targets long-term growth via a concentrated portfolio of top emerging market firms, managed by C WorldWide using a bottom-up, thematic, and quality-driven approach.

Summit Launches LDRX ETF Focused on Market Leaders with Income Tilt

LDRX invests in top-performing firms with strong fundamentals, using an options overlay to boost income and manage risk through active, adaptive positioning.

Bushido Capital Files for SMID Cap Value ETF Focused on Fundamentals

Bushido Capital’s upcoming ETF targets U.S. SMID cap stocks using a value-driven strategy, emphasizing free cash flow, strong returns, and shareholder-focused management.

Aptus Launches DEFR ETF for Tax-Efficient Fixed Income Exposure

Aptus debuts the DEFR ETF, combining Treasury exposure and options to deliver core bond-like returns with tax deferral—aimed at high-income, taxable investors.

Vontobel Launches VNIE ETF for Global Equity Diversification

VNIE targets long-term growth via active stock selection in non-U.S. markets, including up to 30% in emerging markets—offering a quality-focused global equity approach.

Russell Debuts RUSC ETF for Small and Micro-Cap U.S. Exposure

RUSC aims for long-term growth by actively investing in U.S. small- and micro-cap stocks, offering focused exposure to the domestic small-cap equity segment.

Russell Launches RINT ETF for Developed Markets Equity Exposure

RINT targets long-term growth by investing in companies from developed markets outside the U.S., offering actively managed international diversification.

Russell Unveils RIFR ETF for Global Infrastructure Exposure

RIFR seeks capital growth and income by investing in infrastructure firms worldwide, offering diversified access to global infrastructure assets, including U.S. companies.

Lazard Converts Mutual Fund to ETF With Launch of IEQ on NYSE

Lazard has converted its International Equity Advantage mutual fund into the Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF (IEQ), offering tax efficiency and lower fees. IEQ uses a machine-driven, fundamentals-based stock selection process.

Horizon Kinetics Launches JAPN ETF Focused on Japanese Owner-Operators

Horizon Kinetics has launched the Japan Owner Operator ETF (JAPN), targeting founder-led Japanese firms with strong local focus. JAPN seeks long-term growth via aligned management incentives.

GraniteShares Launches XBTY to Generate Income from Bitcoin-Linked Options

GraniteShares' new XBTY ETF aims to generate income by selling put options on 2x Long Bitcoin Daily ETFs, offering a yield-focused strategy tied to Bitcoin price movements.

GraniteShares Launches YieldBOOST NVDA ETF for Options Income

GraniteShares has launched the YieldBOOST NVDA ETF (NVYY), which generates income by selling put options on 2x Long NVDA ETFs, targeting yields from Nvidia’s leveraged exposure.

Suncoast Equity Launches SEMG ETF Focused on Large-Cap Growth

Suncoast Equity Management debuts the Suncoast Select Growth Fund (SEMG), an active ETF holding 18–22 top large-cap growth stocks, aiming for capital appreciation and downside protection.

Innovator Launches BFRZ ETF with 100% Downside Buffer

Innovator debuts the BFRZ ETF, offering full downside protection and 40–50% equity upside via a laddered options strategy. BFRZ targets lower volatility and capital preservation.

Tradr Launches First 2X Leveraged ETF on Tempus AI Stock (TEMT)

TEMT delivers 2x daily exposure to Tempus AI (TEM), offering traders a margin-free, options-free way to capitalize on the stock’s AI-driven growth potential.

U.S. Fund Updates

Schwab to Rename ESG ETF to Schwab Ariel Opportunities ETF

The Schwab® Ariel ESG ETF will be rebranded as the Schwab® Ariel Opportunities ETF amid political and regulatory pushback.

U.S. ETF Filings

REX Shares Files for 2X Leveraged EV-Themed ETFs

REX Shares files for three new ETFs—2X daily leveraged exposure to GEV, HHH, and BYDDY—targeting growth in global EV, AI/robotics, and Chinese electric vehicles markets.

AllianceBernstein Files for Global Quality Growth Equity ETF

The AB International Growth ETF targets high-quality, structurally growing non-U.S. companies. The fund will invest across sectors and geographies, with a focus on long-term value.

AllianceBernstein Plans California-Focused Muni Bond ETF

The AB California Intermediate Municipal ETF will invest 80% in California municipal bonds, aiming for tax-exempt income with a 3.5–7 year duration and at least 80% investment-grade exposure.

AllianceBernstein Plans New York Municipal Bond ETF

The AB New York Intermediate Municipal ETF focuses on New York muni bonds, aiming for tax-exempt income with 80% investment in A-rated or better securities and a duration of 3.5–7 years.

AllianceBernstein Plans Global Investment-Grade Bond ETF

The AB Core Bond ETF is an active ETF targeting fixed-income securities with a portfolio rated A or better, 3–7 year duration, and up to 25% in non-dollar and high-yield bonds.

Direxion Files for 44 New Thematic and Single-Stock Leveraged & Inverse ETFs

Direxion plans 2X bull and 1X bear ETFs on top U.S. stocks, Nasdaq names, gold miners, and individual equities like ABNB, ADBE, CRM, NKE, UNH, and more.

Xtrackers Files for Nifty 500 India ETF Tracking Top 500 NSE Stocks

The Xtrackers Nifty 500 India ETF will offer broad exposure to India's equity market by tracking the Nifty 500 Index. The fund targets 500 NSE-listed companies across large-, mid-, and small-cap segments using a passive, representative sampling approach.

First Trust Files for Deglobalization-Themed ETF Targeting U.S. Industrial Sectors

The First Trust RBA Deglobalization ETF tracks the Richard Bernstein Advisors index focused on U.S. companies benefiting from deglobalization trends. The fund targets energy, materials, industrials, and cybersecurity names.

Tuttle Capital Files for -1X Daily Inverse Volatility ETF

Tuttle Capital has filed for an ETF targeting -100% daily inverse exposure to the VIX via put options and short positions in VIX ETPs like VXX, UVXY, and SVIX. The fund rebalances daily.

Tuttle Capital Files for -2X Daily Inverse Volatility ETF

Tuttle Capital has filed for an ETF targeting -200% daily inverse exposure to the VIX via short sales, VIX futures, and put options on ETPs like VXX, UVXY, and SVIX. Rebalances daily.

REX Shares Files for 2X Daily Leveraged GE Vernova ETF

REX Shares has filed for a fund targeting 200% daily exposure to GE Vernova (GEV) via swaps, call options, and direct stock. The fund will rebalance daily and focus on the industrial sector.

REX Shares Files for 2X Daily Leveraged Howard Hughes ETF

REX Shares has filed for a fund targeting 200% daily exposure to Howard Hughes Holdings (HHH) via swaps, options, or direct stock. The ETF will focus on the real estate sector.

Europe Weekly ETF Industry News

EU ETF Launches

Janus Henderson Launches Europe’s First Active MBS ETF (JMBS)

JMBS invests mainly in agency MBS, offering income and diversification. Listed on LSE with a 0.35% TER, it's Europe’s first actively managed MBS ETF.

Aberdeen Launches Future Supply Chains UCITS ETF

The abrdn Future Supply Chains UCITS ETF (active) targets global firms benefiting from reshaped supply chains and energy systems, using a hybrid quant-fundamental approach. It carries a 0.6% ongoing charge.

Aberdeen Debuts Future Raw Materials UCITS ETF

The abrdn Future Raw Materials UCITS ETF focuses on companies tied to key materials like copper, lithium, and rare earths. Actively managed with a quant overlay, it has a 0.45% ongoing fee.

BlackRock Launches Low-Carbon Global Utilities ETF (WUTS)

WUTS offers exposure to global utilities with 30% lower emissions and fossil fuel risks, tracking a capped ESG-tilted MSCI index. It debuts on Euronext with a 0.18% TER.

First Trust Adds Three ETFs to Deutsche Börse Xetra Lineup

Now trading: First Trust Low Duration Global Government Bond UCITS ETF, First Trust FactorFX UCITS ETF (EUR hedged), and First Trust Vest U.S. Equity Buffer UCITS ETF – April.

Allfunds to Debut First ETF on New White-Label Platform

The 3Capital Global Sports UCITS ETF, tracking firms tied to the sports industry, is the first ETF approved on Allfunds’ platform, marking its entry into the growing white-label ETF space.

Calamos Eyes Europe’s First Autocallable ETF Amid Growing Demand

Calamos may bring its US-filed autocallable ETF to Europe by summer, aiming to tap into strong structured product demand with a low-cost, income-focused strategy in ETF form. (Source: ETF Stream)

EU Fund Updates

UBS Cuts Fees in Core ETF Rebrand

UBS slashes TER of its Core S&P 500 UCITS ETF to 0.03%, matching Europe’s lowest. Six other core ETFs see fee cuts, with active and options-based income ETFs in development.

BNP Paribas AM Revamps ESG ETFs to Meet ESMA Guidelines

BNPP AM drops 'ESG' from fund names and adds PAB exclusions across ETFs, including EWRD, ahead of ESMA's ESG naming deadline, tightening fossil fuel and climate impact criteria.

EU ETF Ecosystem Updates

STOXX Launches New DAX Composite Indices for Broader Exposure

STOXX debuts DAX All Cap, LargeMid, and MidSmall Cap benchmarks, offering diversified access to German equities as ETF inflows into DAX-linked assets hit multi-year highs.

Goldman Sachs to Wind Down U.S. ETF Accelerator Platform

Goldman Sachs will wind down its U.S. ETF Accelerator, shifting servicing of 12 ETFs to Tidal. Its European unit remains active, with two Ultramarin ETFs launched since 2023.

EU ETF Ecosystem Research

ETFs Now Featured in 55% of French Life Insurance Contracts

A joint report by Quantalys Harvest Group and BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM)shows ETF use in French life insurance contracts rose to 55% in 2024, while retail adoption surged 72% despite declining use among wealth managers.

Canada Weekly ETF Industry News

Canada ETF Launches

Purpose Launches Low-Cost Core Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in Canada

Purpose debuts BTCO and ETHO ETFs on TSX, offering simple, cost-efficient crypto exposure. ETHO stakes up to 50% of its Ether, boosting yield potential for long-term investors.

CIBC Launches Premium Cash Management ETF (CCAD)

CCAD aims to deliver high income with capital preservation by investing in Canadian money market securities. It charges a 0.12% fee and distributes income monthly.

CIBC Debuts USD Premium Cash Management ETF (CUSD.U)

CUSD.U provides high income in U.S. dollars via short-term, high-quality fixed income assets. It has a 0.12% fee and pays monthly distributions.

CIBC Introduces Canadian Government Long-Term Bond ETF (CALB)

CALB targets long-term income by investing in longer-dated Canadian government bonds. It carries a 0.20% fee with monthly income payouts.

Accelerate Launches CAD-Hedged Series of Private Credit ETF (INCM/B)

Accelerate adds a CAD-hedged version of INCM to help Canadian investors access U.S.-focused private credit while reducing currency risk. The fund has a 0.75% management fee.

Canada ETF Filings

LongPoint Files for 3X Leveraged and Inverse ETFs Across Key Sectors

LongPoint ETFs files for 3x leveraged and inverse funds on major indexes like NASDAQ-100, S&P 500, semiconductors, treasuries, Canadian banks, and gold miners. Each ETF will charge a 1.55% management fee.

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