Weekly ETF Industry News Recap | January 5 - 9, 2026

ETF Weekly Update (January 5 - 9): New launches, fund moves, and filings shape a dynamic week across U.S., Europe, and Canada.

United States ETF Industry News

Fund Launches

Equities

KraneShares Launches KIQQ ETF with Dynamic Hedge & Income Strategy

KraneShares has launched the KraneShares InspereX Nasdaq Dynamic Buffered High Income Index ETF (KIQQ), a Nasdaq-100-linked ETF offering equity exposure, dynamic downside protection, and monthly option income. Built with InspereX, KIQQ uses a rolling collar strategy with daily put replication and short call writing to help investors navigate volatile markets with added income potential.

Fixed Income

Global X Launches Suite of Zero Coupon Bond ETFs

Global X unveiled six ETFs—ZCBA, ZCBB, ZCBC, ZCBE, ZCBF, and ZCBG—each holding U.S. Treasury STRIPS maturing from 2030 to 2035. With a 0.07% expense ratio, the suite offers defined maturity exposure and capital efficiency for fixed income investors.

Multi-Asset

LOGIQ Launches Contrarian Multi-Asset ETF (LCO) on NYSE

LOGIQ Capital Partners has introduced the LOGIQ Contrarian Opportunities ETF (LCO), an actively managed fund targeting total return via undervalued equities, bonds, and alternative assets. The fund blends a contrarian equity approach with flexible fixed income and options strategies, investing across global and emerging markets.

Leveraged

Defiance Launches 2X Leveraged ETF (PLU) for Planet Labs

Defiance ETFs has introduced the Defiance Daily Target 2x Long PL ETF (PLU), a 2X daily leveraged ETF targeting Planet Labs (PL). Aimed at active traders, PLU offers amplified, short-term bullish exposure to PL’s stock, which is backed by the company’s satellite-powered geospatial data services across key global industries.

TappAlpha and Tuttle Launch Light-Leverage ETF Series

TappAlpha and Tuttle Capital debuted the T² Lift™ Series, offering 30% extra exposure to TSPY and TDAQ strategies via new ETFs: TSYX (S&P 500) and TDAX (Nasdaq-100). These funds use the same rules-based daily options approach, now with weekly distributions and amplified income and growth potential.

Fund Updates

Crypto

Grayscale ETHE Pays First-Ever U.S. Staking Rewards to Investors

Grayscale’s Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE) has distributed $0.083178 per share from staking rewards earned in Q4 2025—the first such payout by a U.S. crypto ETP. This milestone highlights Grayscale’s move to pass Ethereum staking income directly to shareholders.

People Moves

Tidal Financial Appoints Gavin Filmore New CEO Amid Strategic Growth Push

Tidal Financial Group has named Gavin Filmore as CEO, succeeding co-founder Gui Trias, who becomes Executive Chairman. The move supports Tidal’s next growth phase, following a record year of ETF launches and $45B+ in AUM. The transition emphasizes continuity, innovation, and client-focused leadership.

ETF Filings

Equities

Teucrium Files for Venezuela Exposure ETF Tracking MarketVector Index

The Teucrium Venezuela Exposure ETF will passively track the MarketVector™ Venezuela Exposure Index. The fund targets companies with direct or indirect ties to Venezuela, including those generating ≥50% of revenue or assets in the country. It will use replication or sampling and rebalance quarterly.

First Trust Files for Laddered Emerging Markets Buffer ETF

The FT Vest Laddered Emerging Markets Buffer ETF will offer emerging markets equity exposure via a laddered portfolio of four FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETFs. The fund aims to reduce downside risk and smooth returns by diversifying across ETFs with staggered one-year outcome periods tied to EEM. Upside is capped, and downside buffers apply only via the underlying ETFs.

Warther Private Wealth Files for Concentrated Value-Focused ETF

Warther ETF will be an actively managed fund targeting U.S.-listed large-cap stocks and ADRs it deems undervalued. The fund will hold fewer than 50 positions, focusing on companies with strong cash flow, durable advantages, and long-term growth potential. Valuations use discounted cash flow and relative value analysis.

SEI Files for Quant-Driven U.S. Equity ETF Across All Cap Sizes

The SEI QIM U.S. Equity Factor Allocation Active ETF (SEUS) will be an actively managed fund targeting U.S. stocks of all capitalizations. Using a quantitative model, the fund selects equities with strong profitability and earnings momentum trading below fair value. Factor groups include Value, Momentum, Quality, and Low Volatility, with dynamic tilts based on market conditions.

Fixed Income

First Trust Files for Opportunistic Multi-Sector Income ETF

The First Trust Flexible Income ETF will be actively managed fund targeting income and total return through a broad mix of fixed income assets, including corporate bonds, loans, MBS, ABS, CLOs, and preferreds. The fund uses a tactical, relative value approach across credit qualities, durations (0–8 years), and sectors, with up to 50% in high yield and 30% in short sales.

Weitz Files for Actively Managed Short-Duration Fixed Income ETF

The Weitz Short Duration Income ETF will be an active ETF focused on debt securities, including mortgages, corporate bonds, and structured products. The fund targets an average duration of 1–3.5 years and may hold up to 15% in high-yield bonds. It can also use derivatives and invest in equities for flexibility and return enhancement.

Multi-Asset

RCN Wealth Advisors Files for Trend-Following ETF With Multi-Asset Exposure

RCN Pareto Strategic Allocation ETF (PRTO) will be an actively managed ETF using a rules-based, trend-following strategy across equities, bonds, gold, bitcoin, and more. The fund dynamically reallocates based on momentum signals and may use a Cayman subsidiary for non-qualifying income exposure, including managed futures and ETPs.

Leveraged, Inverse & Single Stock

Tuttle Capital Plans ETF Using Options on Leveraged Tech Funds

The Tuttle Capital Ultra Income Blast ETF (JUCD) will be an actively managed ETF that seeks income via an "option wheel strategy" focused on leveraged ETFs tied to volatile tech names like Tesla, NVIDIA, and Alphabet. The fund aims to generate premiums by selling cash-secured puts and covered calls, rotating positions based on market conditions.

WallStreetX Files for Daily Covered Call ETFs on High-Volatility Stocks

WallStreetX has filed for actively managed ETFs offering 1:1 exposure to stocks like NVDA, TSLA, MSTR, and COIN via total return swaps, combined with a daily covered call strategy. The funds aim to generate income by selling short-dated call options while capping upside potential. Weekly distributions are planned, potentially including return of capital.

Portfolio Building Block Files for Inverse ETF Tracking Growth-Focused Index

The Portfolio Building Block 1X Inverse US Growth Daily Target ETF is an actively managed ETF seeking -100% of the daily return of ETFs tied to large-cap, growth-oriented U.S. equities. It uses swaps, options, and futures, with exposure rebalanced daily. The fund is designed for short-term use only, with performance diverging over longer periods.

Portfolio Building Block Files for -1x Daily Inverse U.S. Equity ETF

The Portfolio Building Block 1X Inverse US Large Cap Daily Target ETF is an actively managed ETF aiming to deliver -100% of the daily performance of one or more U.S. large-cap equity ETFs. Using swaps, options, and futures, the fund targets daily inverse exposure but is not intended for long-term holding due to compounding

Crypto

Morgan Stanley Files for Ethereum ETF with Staking Rewards

Morgan Stanley has filed for the Morgan Stanley Ethereum Trust, a spot ETH ETF that will track the price of ether and include staking rewards. The fund won't use leverage or derivatives and plans to list on a U.S. exchange. It will hold ether directly and allow both cash and in-kind share creation/redemption.

Morgan Stanley Files for Solana and Bitcoin ETFs

Morgan Stanley has filed to launch two crypto ETFs: the Morgan Stanley Solana Trust and Bitcoin Trust. Both aim to passively track their respective tokens while offering staking rewards (SOL only). The funds won't use leverage or derivatives and are designed for institutional and retail access via in-kind or cash creation/redemption.

Europe ETF Industry News

Launches

Equities

BlackRock Expands Buffer ETF Lineup with ‘Moderate’ Strategy

BlackRock has launched the iShares US Large Cap Moderate Buffer Dec UCITS ETF (TEND) in Europe, offering 10% downside protection and 16.25% capped upside. The actively managed fund aims to rival structured products and attract cautious investors seeking simpler downside protection tools.

First Trust Launches Max Buffer UCITS ETF on S&P 500

First Trust has launched the First Trust Vest US Equity Max Buffer UCITS ETF – December (MDEC) on the LSE and Xetra. It offers S&P 500 upside up to a cap while aiming for maximum loss protection over a one-year period. This marks First Trust’s third max buffer UCITS ETF in its Target Outcome suite.

Frank Thelen Launches AI-Focused ETF for Retail Investors

TEQ Capital, led by entrepreneur Frank Thelen, has launched its first ETF: the 1st IQ SICAV – TEQ – General Artificial Intelligence UCITS ETF. Targeting retail investors, it follows a mixed performance history. The ETF may boost Thelen’s visibility in Germany’s growing ETF retail market.

Fixed Income

DWS to Launch Active Floating Rate Bond ETF Amid Rate Focus

DWS will launch the Xtrackers Floating Rate Notes Active UCITS ETF (XFLN), targeting rising short-term rates. With a TER of 0.12%, the actively managed ETF invests in high-quality FRNs and short bonds to outperform its benchmark, offering low duration and a current coupon of 2.57%.

Cross-Listings

Fixed Income

AXA IM Lists Short-Term Active Bond ETF in Italy

AXA IM has launched an actively managed ETF on Borsa Italiana targeting global investment-grade bonds with 1–3 year maturities. The fund, classified as Article 8 under SFDR, aims to generate income while limiting interest rate risk and has a 0.22% TER. Currency exposure is hedged, and the strategy allows for flexible bond selection.

Milestones

Global X Silver Miners UCITS ETF Hits $1 Billion in AUM

Global X’s SILV ETF has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, marking the firm’s first European-listed fund to reach this milestone. The ETF offers exposure to a range of global silver mining companies.

Ecosystem

Man Group Plans ETF Capital Markets Expansion in Europe

Man Group is seeking ETF capital markets talent in London as it eyes European growth. Following its US ETF debut in 2023, the hedge fund aims to tap rising demand among wealth managers, with plans to build out its in-house ETF platform beyond institutional clients.

BNP Paribas Finalizes AXA IM Merger to Form €1.6tn Asset Manager

BNP Paribas has formally integrated AXA Investment Managers into its asset management unit, creating a €1.6tn powerhouse. Leadership reshuffles are underway, with BNP aiming to become a top ETF provider in Europe. The merger signals further streamlining, following trends seen in past fund consolidations.

Amundi Unveils White-Label 'ETF-as-a-Service' Platform

Amundi has launched “ETF-as-a-Service,” offering institutions a modular, white-label solution to create and manage ETFs under their own brand. Aiming for 30 launches by 2028, the platform targets digital platforms and asset managers seeking ETF exposure without internal infrastructure.

Canada ETF Industry News

Fund Updates

Equities

Mulvihill Capital Management Increases CBNK ETF Monthly Distribution to $0.09 per Unit

Mulvihill Capital Management announced that the Mulvihill Canadian Bank Enhanced Yield ETF (TSX: CBNK) will offer a higher monthly cash distribution of $0.09 per unit, reflecting strong performance. The payout is scheduled for February 6, 2026, to unitholders on record as of January 30, 2026.

Milestones

Harvest ETFs Surpasses $10 Billion in AUM After 9 Years
Harvest ETFs has reached a major milestone, crossing $10 billion in assets under management. CEO Michael Kovacs credited investors and the firm’s team for the achievement, highlighting Canada’s role in the rapidly growing global ETF industry. The firm continues to focus on income-driven strategies and long-term growth.

Please note this article is for information purposes only and does not in any way constitute investment advice. It is essential that you seek advice from a registered financial professional prior to making any investment decision.