Weekly ETF Industry News Recap | February 9-13, 2026

ETF Weekly Update (February 9-13, 2026): New launches, fund moves, and filings shape a dynamic week across U.S., Europe, and Canada.

United States ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

Wedbush Launches Leadership-Focused US Large-Cap ETF

Wedbush and Indiggo have launched the Wedbush ReturnOnLeadership® U.S. Large-Cap ETF (EXEQ). The fund tracks the Solactive Indiggo ROL® Index, targeting 50 large-cap firms with strong leadership execution. Using AI-driven analysis of leadership metrics, the strategy aims to turn corporate leadership quality into a measurable, rules-based investment factor.

Pabrai Wagons Fund Converts to ETF, Launches as WAGN

Pabrai Wagons Fund has converted into an actively managed ETF and now trades on the NYSE as WAGN. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation through a concentrated, high-conviction equity strategy. It invests at least 80% of assets in equities globally, including U.S., foreign, emerging, and frontier markets, and may hold significant positions in a small number of companies. Managed by Pabrai Wagons Advisors, the strategy follows a long-term, value-oriented “Dhandho” philosophy—buying high-quality businesses at meaningful discounts and holding them for extended periods. The fund emphasizes exceptional management, strong reinvestment potential, opportunistic special situations, and is willing to hold substantial cash during unfavorable market conditions.

First Trust Launches IDVY International Dividend ETF

First Trust International Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (IDVY) tracks the Nasdaq International Rising Dividend Achievers™ Index. The fund targets developed ex-US stocks with 3- and 5-year dividend growth, rising EPS, strong balance sheets and disciplined payout ratios, using a quarterly rotating reconstitution process.

Acuitas Launches Active Multi-Manager Small Cap ETF (AIMS)

Acuitas Investments launched the Acuitas Small Cap Active ETF (AIMS), its first ETF, bringing its institutional small and microcap expertise to the ETF market. The actively managed fund uses a multi-manager approach to target long-term growth in U.S. small caps, benchmarked to the Russell 2000.

Kurv Launches KCOP Copper & Mining Income ETF

Kurv has launched the Kurv Copper & Mining Enhanced Income ETF (KCOP). The non-diversified fund targets copper exposure via derivatives, copper ETPs and mining stocks, using covered calls and options spreads to generate income. Fixed income holdings support the strategy, with up to 25% invested through a Cayman subsidiary.

Direxion Launches 2X Bull ETFs on ASML, BABA, MRVL, SOFI

Direxion listed four single-stock leveraged ETFs: Direxion Daily ASML Bull 2X ETF (ASMU), Direxion Daily BABA Bull 2X ETF (BABU), Direxion Daily MRVL Bull 2X ETF (MRVU) and Direxion Daily SOFI Bull 2X ETF (SOFA). Each seeks 200% of the daily return of its underlying stock.

Tradr Launches 2x Inverse ETFs on BE and SMR

Tradr ETFs listed two first-to-market leveraged short funds: Tradr 2X Short BE Daily ETF (BEZ) on Bloom Energy and Tradr 2X Short SMR Daily ETF (SMZ) on NuScale Power. The ETFs seek -200% of the stocks’ daily performance, offering traders inverse exposure without margin or options.

Leverage Shares Launches 2x Single-Stock ETFs in Mining & Uranium

Leverage Shares by Themes launched three new 2x long single-stock ETFs targeting Critical Metals (CRMU), Uranium Energy (UEGG), and Denison Mines (DNNG). The Nasdaq-listed funds offer 200% daily exposure with a 0.35% fee, expanding its leveraged lineup to 84 ETFs.

ETF Launches - Fixed Income

F/m Makes TBIL Strategy Available as ETF and Mutual Fund

F/m Investments launched a dual share class structure for its TBIL U.S. Treasury 3-Month Bill strategy, offering both ETF (TBIL) and mutual fund (TBFMX) access within a single portfolio. The move eliminates vehicle tradeoffs and marks the first live ETF-mutual fund structure under a modern SEC exemptive order.

Reckoner Rolls Out New CLO ETFs With Flexible Payouts

Reckoner launched the Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO Reinvesting ETF (RAAR) and Annual ETF (RAAY), offering leveraged exposure to diversified AAA-rated CLO bonds. It also added the Reckoner BBB-B CLO Reinvesting ETF (RCLR) and Annual ETF (RCLY), targeting primarily BBB- and BB-rated CLOs. They complement RAAA and RCLO monthly income funds.

Fidelity Debuts Two Active CLO ETFs

Fidelity has launched the Fidelity AAA CLO ETF (FAAA) and Fidelity CLO ETF (FCLO), expanding access to the collateralized loan obligation market. FAAA focuses on AAA-rated CLOs, while FCLO targets BBB+ to B- tranches. Fees are waived for 12 months, then set at 0.20% and 0.45%. The launches grow Fidelity’s ETF lineup to 77 funds with $154bn in assets.

State Street Launches Active Prime Money Market ETF (MMK)

State Street Investment Management has introduced the State Street Prime Money Market ETF (MMK), an actively managed cash strategy priced at 18bps. The fund targets income, liquidity and capital preservation through short-term, high-quality debt instruments. Backed by a $599bn cash team, MMK ranks among the lowest-cost active prime money market ETFs in the US.

ETF Launches - Commodities

Global X Launches Active Commodity Strategy ETF

Global X listed the Global X Commodity Strategy ETF (COMD) on Cboe BZX with a 0.55% expense ratio. The actively managed fund invests in commodity futures and ETPs across energy, metals and agriculture, using quantitative macro, trend and momentum models to navigate demand shifts and geopolitical risks.

ETF Filings

AllianceBernstein Files for Active Multi-Sector Income ETF

The AB Multisector Income ETF will be an actively managed income-focused ETF investing at least 80% of assets in income-producing fixed income. The fund spans government, corporate, mortgage-backed, and high-yield bonds, may use derivatives and leverage, and targets a 1–6 year average duration.

Truth Social Files Bitcoin & Ether Staking ETF

The Truth Social Bitcoin and Ether ETF will invest at least 80% in Bitcoin and Ether, targeting a 60/40 BTC-ETH mix. The fund will hold assets directly and via a Cayman subsidiary, stake ETH for yield, invest in crypto ETPs, and use covered calls to enhance income.

Truth Social Files Cronos Yield Maximizer ETF

The Truth Social Cronos Yield Maximizer ETF will offer direct exposure to CRO with added yield from native and liquid staking. The non-diversified fund will invest at least 80% in CRO and related assets, delegate tokens to validators, and may use a Cayman subsidiary and CRO-linked ETFs to manage exposure and liquidity.

Bancreek Capital Files for Entrepreneur-Focused Equity ETF

The Bancreek Billionaires Club ETF will be an actively managed global equity ETF investing in companies founded or significantly owned by billionaire entrepreneurs and families. The non-diversified fund uses a proprietary research process and may invest across market caps, sectors, and developed and emerging markets.

Hohimer Wealth Files Income-Focused Options ETF

The Apex Consolidated Income ETF will combine large- and mid-cap U.S. equities with options strategies to generate high monthly income. The fund will use covered calls and cash-secured puts, may employ swaps, and apply tax-aware strategies, with distributions potentially including return of capital.

Carillon Tower Advisers Files Active Growth ETF

The RJ ClariVest Capital Appreciation ETF will focus on long-term growth stocks. The actively-managed fund will invest at least 65% in equities, primarily large- and mid-caps, using a quantitative-driven fundamental and technical process, and may tilt toward information technology.

iShares Files 1–10 Year Treasury Bond ETF

The iShares 1-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF will track the ICE U.S. Treasury 1–10 Year Bond Index, which includes fixed-rate Treasuries with one- to ten-year maturities. The fund will use representative sampling, invest at least 80% in index components, and may use limited derivatives and securities lending to track the index’s performance.

SEI Files for High Yield Bond & Alternative Credit ETF

The SEI High Yield Bond & Alternative Credit ETF (LEND) will be an actively managed fund investing at least 80% in junk bonds and alternative credit, including bank loans, CLOs, and CDOs. Using a multi-manager approach and derivatives, the ETF targets high income and total return across diversified credit markets.

Cohen & Steers Files for Global Energy Transition ETF

The Cohen & Steers Future of Energy Active ETF will focus on global energy and energy-related companies. The actively-managed fund will invest at least 80% of assets in equities tied to traditional, renewable, and clean energy, utilities, natural resources, and related infrastructure. The strategy targets companies benefiting from long-term structural shifts in the energy sector, including energy transition, storage, security of supply, and regulatory and technological change. The fund may invest across market caps, use derivatives, hold high-yield energy debt, and allocate up to 50% to foreign and emerging markets.

Wedbush Files AI-Linked Autocallable Income ETF

The Dan IVES Wedbush AI Autocallable Income ETF will be a non-diversified ETF using swaps to track a laddered index of synthetic autocallables tied to a volatility-managed AI equity index. Backed mainly by Treasuries and box spreads, the fund seeks periodic income with contingent coupons and partial downside protection.

Timothy Partners Files Faith-Based Free Cash Flow Yield ETF

The Timothy Plan Free Cash Flow ETF (TPFC) will track the Victory Free Cash Flow Yield BRI Index, which selects 50 U.S. large- and mid-cap companies with high free cash flow yields and growth metrics. The faith-based fund applies biblical values screens and rebalances semi-annually.

Timothy Partners Files Faith-Based Free Cash Flow Growth ETF

The Timothy Plan Free Cash Flow Growth ETF (TPFG) will track the Victory Free Cash Flow Growth BRI Index, targeting 50 U.S. large- and mid-cap growth companies with strong free cash flow metrics. The faith-based fund excludes alcohol, tobacco, gambling, abortion, and related businesses, and rebalances semi-annually.

Timothy Partners Files Faith-Based Core Bond ETF

The Timothy Plan Fixed Income ETF (TPFI) will be an actively-managed faith-based core bond fund investing primarily in investment-grade debt, with up to 30% in high yield and 30% in foreign issuers. TPFI will target duration near the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Index and applies proprietary credit models and exclusionary screens aligned with Judeo-Christian values.

Nicholas Wealth Files Income + 5D Thematic ETF

The Fitz-Gerald Must Have Portfolio® and Options Overlay ETF (FIZY) will be an active ETF seeking current income via options—covered calls, cash-secured puts and spreads—overseen by the adviser. Equity exposure follows Keith Fitz-Gerald’s 40-year “Must Have Portfolio®” 5D framework. The 15–30 stock portfolio will emphasize large caps, monthly distributions, and active risk management.

Nicholas Wealth Files 5D Thematic ETF Led by Fitz-Gerald

The Fitz-Gerald Must Have Portfolio® ETF (FITZ) will be an actively managed fund based on its “Must Have Portfolio®” framework, developed over 40 years by portfolio manager Keith Fitz-Gerald. FITZ will target 15–30 stocks aligned with five themes—Digitalization, Defense, Diffusion, Distribution, and Dislocation—emphasizing large caps, AI exposure, and active risk management.

Alaia Capital Files Autocall, Buffer ETF Suite

Alaia Capital filed four structured-income ETFs: three Autocall funds and the m+ DynaBuffer ETF. The Autocall ETFs use swaps to track laddered portfolios of synthetic autocallable notes tied to volatility-targeted equity indexes, aiming for high monthly income with partial principal protection. DynaBuffer seeks 1.5x capped upside and ~10% buffered downside on an S&P 500 ETF via a 156-note ladder.

Grayscale Files Aave Trust ETF Listing

Grayscale filed to convert its Grayscale Aave Trust into an ETF to be listed on NYSE Arca under ticker GAVE. The fund will hold AAVE tokens directly, with shares designed to track AAVE’s price minus expenses. Creations and redemptions will occur in 10,000-share baskets, in-kind or in cash.

Roundhill Files Election Event-Driven ETFs

Roundhill filed multiple ETFs tied to U.S. election outcomes, using CFTC-regulated event contracts. Funds target 2028 presidential winners (Democrat or Republican) and 2026 control of the Senate and House. Each offers binary payouts, risking near-total loss if the outcome fails, and will roll exposure to future elections after settlement.

Defiance Files Suite of 2x Daily Single-Stock ETFs

Defiance has filed for multiple Daily Target 2X Long ETFs tied to individual stocks, including Ryanair (RYAAY), Unusual Machines (UMAC), WhiteFiber (WYFI), American Battery Tech (ABAT), Prime Medicine (PRME), KULR Tech (KULR), Virgin Galactic (SPCE), Aeluma (ALMU), Starfighters Space (FJET), and Rolls-Royce ADR (RYCEY), expanding its leveraged single-stock lineup.

Direxion Files 2x Leveraged Crypto & Metals ETFs

Direxion filed for six Daily 2x ETFs offering bull and bear exposure to Ether, gold, and silver through underlying ETFs that track those assets. Each fund seeks to deliver 200% or -200% of the daily performance of its reference ETF, targeting short-term tactical traders.

REX Shares Files 3x Leveraged Single-Stock ETFs

REX Shares filed for three T-REX 3x Long Daily Target ETFs tied to IREN Limited, Lumentum Holdings, and Sandisk. Each fund aims to deliver 300% of the daily performance of its respective stock, offering high-risk leveraged exposure designed for short-term trading.

GraniteShares Files Thirty 4x Leveraged Thematic ETFs Linked to Underlying ETFs

GraniteShares filed for 4x long and short daily ETFs tied to underlying sector and thematic ETFs covering semiconductors, cybersecurity, AI, China internet, uranium, Mag 7, robotics, blockchain, IVES, precious metals miners, lithium, and quantum computing. The funds target short-term traders seeking amplified exposure.

GraniteShares Files for Thirty 4x Leveraged ETFs Across Indexes & Sectors

GraniteShares filed to launch 4x long and 4x short daily ETFs tied to SPY, QQQ, IWM, IEMG, and S&P 500 sector ETFs XLC, XLY, XLP, XLE, XLF, XLV, XLI, XLB, XLRE, XLK, and XLU. The lineup targets short-term traders seeking amplified bullish or bearish exposure, with elevated risk from leverage and daily resets.

GraniteShares Files Thirty 3x Leveraged & Inverse Thematic ETFs

GraniteShares filed for thirty new 3x daily ETFs offering long and short exposure to sector and thematic ETFs covering semiconductors, AI, cybersecurity, Mag 7, blockchain, robotics, China internet, uranium, metals, lithium, and quantum computing. Each seeks to deliver triple or inverse daily performance of the underlying ETF.

GraniteShares Files 2x Long SpaceX Daily ETF

GraniteShares filed for an actively managed ETF seeking to deliver 200% of the daily performance of Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) stock (not publicly-listed, pending IPO) using swaps, options, and direct share purchases. The fund resets daily, meaning returns over longer periods may differ significantly due to compounding effects and volatility.

REX Shares Files 4X Leveraged Single-Stock ETFs

REX Shares filed for a suite of T-REX 4X Long Daily Target ETFs tied to AMD, Amazon, Broadcom, Coinbase, Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Palantir, and Tesla. Each fund aims to deliver 400% of the daily performance of its underlying stock, offering high-risk, short-term leveraged exposure.

ProShares Files for 3x and 4x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

ProShares filed for Ultra (3x) and QuadPro (4x) Bitcoin and Ether ETFs seeking daily leveraged exposure via swaps, futures, and options, not direct crypto holdings. The funds would track Bloomberg bitcoin and ether indexes and are built for short-term trading, with elevated risk from leverage, volatility, and daily resets.

ProShares Files 3x Leveraged ETFs on Private IPO-Track Companies

ProShares filed for 3x leveraged ETFs tied to Stripe, Shein, Revolut, Lambda, ByteDance, SpaceX, OpenAI, Kraken, Discord, and Databricks—each privately held and reportedly exploring or pending IPOs. The proposed funds would offer amplified exposure to high-profile pre-IPO names.

Leverage Shares Files for 2x Stripe and Dataiku ETFs Ahead of IPOs

Leverage Shares filed for 2x long and 2x short daily ETFs tied to Stripe and Dataiku, both privately held companies pending IPO. The proposed funds seek to deliver ±200% of each firm’s daily performance using related instruments, targeting short-term traders.

Leverage Shares Files 2x ETFs Linked to IPO Candidates

Leverage Shares filed for 2x long and short daily ETFs tied to Databricks, SpaceX, and Lambda—each a privately held company seeking a future IPO. The proposed funds aim to deliver ±200% of daily performance using related instruments, targeting short-term traders despite the firms not being publicly listed.

Leverage Shares Files 2x Long & Short York Space Systems ETFs

Leverage Shares has filed for 2x daily long and 2x daily short ETFs tied to York Space Systems, Inc. (formerly Yellowstone Midco Holdings II, LLC; NYSE: YSS). The actively managed funds will use swaps and options with daily rebalancing, are non-diversified, and carry high risk, including potential total loss on sharp moves.

Leverage Shares Files 2x Long & Short Strava ETFs

Leverage Shares has filed for 2x daily long and 2x daily short ETFs tied to Strava, Inc. (not listed yet, seeking IPO). The actively managed funds aim to deliver +200% or -200% of Strava’s daily performance using swaps and options with daily rebalancing. Both are non-diversified and carry significant compounding and total-loss risk.

Leverage Shares Files 2x Long & Short Anthropic ETFs

Leverage Shares has filed for 2x daily long and 2x daily short ETFs linked to Anthropic stock (not listed yet, potentially seeking IPO). The funds aim to deliver ±200% of Anthropic’s daily performance, using daily rebalancing. Returns over longer periods may differ significantly due to compounding, volatility, and leverage risks.

ETF Ecosystem

Nasdaq Launches Private Capital Index Suite

Nasdaq unveiled the Nasdaq Private Capital Indexes, a new rules-based benchmark suite covering private equity, venture capital, private debt, real estate, and more. Built on LP-reported data from 14,000+ funds, the indexes aim to bring transparency, consistency, and institutional-grade benchmarking to private markets.

Europe ETF Industry News

ETF Launches - Equities

State Street Launches Three Active Equity ETFs in Europe

The State Street All World Enhanced Active Equity UCITS ETF (SAWE) has a TER of 0.30% and uses a quantitative multi-factor model combining quality, value, sentiment and AI-driven catalyst signals. The State Street Global Dividend Spotlight Active Equity UCITS ETF (GDSF) charges a TER of 0.45% and follows a high-conviction approach, holding 30–40 attractively valued global dividend stocks. The State Street World Small Cap Enhanced Active Equity UCITS ETF (SWSC) also has a TER of 0.45% and applies the same multi-factor model to global small-cap stocks.

Columbia Threadneedle Launches the CT QR Series Global Equity Active ETF on Xetra

Columbia Threadneedle has listed the CT QR Series Global Equity Active UCITS ETF on Deutsche Börse. The actively managed fund uses a quantitative model focused on quality, catalyst and value, while integrating ESG factors. The ETF has a 0.25% fee, is accumulating, and trades in EUR and USD on Xetra.

ETF Cross-Listings - Cryptocurrencies

Leverage Shares Lists 3x Bitcoin and Ether ETPs in Milan

Leverage Shares has launched the first 3x fixed-leverage instruments on Bitcoin and Ether on Borsa Italiana’s SeDeX market. The products—LBTC3L, LBTC3S, LETH3L and LETH3S—offer daily rebalanced long and short exposure via regulated futures and are fully collateralised, expanding leveraged crypto access for Italian investors.

Planned ETF Launches

Amundi to Launch Europe’s First GDP-Weighted ETF

Amundi plans to launch a GDP-weighted FTSE All-World UCITS ETF, aligning country weights with IMF GDP forecasts. The approach boosts emerging markets exposure and reduces US concentration versus the cap-weighted index. Stocks are capped at 5% and rebalanced annually, offering an alternative to traditional market-cap allocations.

AllianzGI Eyes Launch of Active ETFs in Europe

Allianz Global Investors is in advanced talks to launch active UCITS ETFs in Europe, following its Taiwan debut last year. The range is expected to use a quantitative approach to avoid overlap with mutual funds. The move could boost flows and leverage Allianz’s strong distribution network.

BlackRock Plans Active Multi-Thematic Rotation ETF in Europe

BlackRock registered the iShares World Thematic Rotation Active UCITS ETF, extending its active thematic lineup in Europe. The ETF will dynamically rotate across multiple themes based on the economic cycle, drawing on a strategy similar to its $7.4bn US-listed thematic rotation ETF.

Lloyd Capital Plans Global ex-US Equity ETF

Swiss boutique Lloyd Capital will launch the Lloyd International Equity UCITS ETF in March on Deutsche Boerse, with a 0.85% TER. Partnering with HANetf, the fund targets high-quality non-US stocks, led by Cedric Jacque. It will complement two existing equity ETFs and may cross-list in Mexico.

ETF Milestones

UBS Core ETF Range Surpasses $50bn in AUM

UBS Asset Management’s Core ETF range has exceeded $50bn in assets less than a year after launch. Strong demand for cost-efficient portfolio tools drove growth, with the UBS MSCI World UCITS ETF rising from $2bn to $10bn. The firm also reported $20bn in ETF inflows in 2025, highlighting broad platform strength.

ETF Ecosystem

Solactive and Averdas Debut US Productivity Indices

Solactive and Averdas have launched two US productivity-focused indices based on the 1500 and 500 universes. Using a three-step, rules-based process, the indices select firms with strong asset efficiency, sustainable profitability, and resilience. Constituents are equally weighted and rebalanced annually, targeting companies built for long-term value creation.

Vatican Bank Launches Catholic Principles Indices

The Vatican Bank has unveiled two equity benchmarks: the Morningstar IOR US Catholic Principles Index and the Morningstar IOR Eurozone Catholic Principles Index. Each tracks 50 large- and mid-cap companies aligned with Catholic values, developed in partnership with Morningstar.

Golub Capital Expands CLO Platform Into Europe

Golub Capital has extended its CLO platform to Europe after completing 60 US CLO transactions and managing over $14bn in BSLs. The firm appointed Tyler Wallace to lead European BSL efforts, building on more than $9bn in regional financing commitments since 2020.

Nuveen to Acquire Schroders in £9.9bn Deal

Schroders has agreed to a £9.9bn takeover by US asset manager Nuveen, with shareholders receiving up to 612p per share, a 29% premium. The combined group will manage nearly £2.5tn in assets, retain the Schroders brand and base its non-US headquarters in London. The deal, which strengthens both firms’ ETF capabilities, is expected to complete in Q4 2026.

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