Weekly ETF Industry News Recap | December 22 - December 26, 2025

Virtus has introduced the Virtus Silvant Growth Opportunities ETF (VGRO), an actively managed fund investing in U.S. companies with over $1B in market cap and high growth potential. Managed by Silvant Capital, VGRO targets firms with strong fundamentals, R&D focus, and innovation, with sector tilts toward tech, communications, and consumer discretionary.

Xtrackers Launches ETF Targeting Europe's Top Market Leaders (XEML)

Xtrackers by DWS has launched the Xtrackers Europe Market Leaders ETF (XEML), tracking 40 top European firms with market share leadership, profitability, and competitive advantages. The fund uses a passive approach to follow the STOXX Europe Total Market Leaders Index and applies a 4.5% weighting cap per company. It rebalances quarterly and reviews annually.

Pacer Launches ETF Tracking High-Margin Export Leaders Outside U.S.

The Pacer International Export Leaders ETF (PIEL) targets non-U.S. companies with strong export exposure and high free cash flow margins. The fund tracks the Pacer International Export Leaders Index, selecting ~100 developed-market stocks with top foreign sales and profitability. Holdings are market cap-weighted with a 5% cap and rebalanced semi-annually.

AOT Invest Debuts AOTS ETF Targeting Profitable Software Platforms

AOT Invest has launched its first ETF, the AOT Software Platform ETF (AOTS), on the NYSE. AOTS tracks a rules-based index of 50 profitable companies deriving at least 20% of revenue from software-driven activities. With strict screens and quarterly rebalancing, AOTS offers diversified exposure to software platforms across sectors.

Tortoise Launches TMLP ETF for Pure, Tax-Efficient MLP Exposure