Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:CME Group to Expand Crypto Derivatives Suite with Launch of XRP FuturesApril 24, 2025-CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch XRP futures on May 19, pending regulatory review. Market participants will have the choice to trade both a micro-sized contract (2,500 XRP) and a larger-sized contract (50,000 XRP). "As innovation in the digital asset landscape continues to evolve, market participants continue to look to regulated derivatives products to manage risks across a wider range of tokens," said Giovanni Vicioso, Global Head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group. "Interest in XRP and its underlying ledger (XRPL) has steadily increased as institutional and retail adoption for the network grows, and we are pleased to launch these new futures contracts to provide a capital-efficient toolset to support clients' investment and hedging strategies." Source: CME Group |
Global X Offers Precise U.S. Equity Exposure with Launch of Domestic Focused Funds
April 16, 2025-EGLE and FLAG invest in S&P 500 companies that generate over half their revenue in the U.S.
Global X Management Company LLC ("Global X"), the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced expanded access to U.S. equities with the launch of two funds: The Global X S&P 500 U.S. Revenue Leaders ETF (EGLE), and the Global X S&P 500 U.S. Market Leaders Top 50 ETF (FLAG).
Unlimited Expands ETF Lineup with New Global Macro Hedge Fund Strategy
April 15, 2025-Bob Elliott, CEO and CIO of Unlimited, today announced the launch of the Unlimited HFGM Global Macro ETF (NYSE: HFGM), a new actively managed exchange-traded fund offering exposure to global macro hedge fund style strategies.
ETFGI reports net inflows in the ETFs industry in the United States for Q1 are a record at US$298 billion
April 15, 2025-ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm renowned for its expertise in subscription research, consulting services, events, and ETF TV on global ETF industry trends, reported today that net inflows in the ETFs industry in the United States for Q1 are a record at US$298 billion, according to ETFGI's March 2025 US ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report, the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service.
Simplify Launches Two Barrier ETFs, Providing Unique Sources of Monthly Income With Defined Barriers
April 15, 2025--The Simplify Barrier Income ETF (SBAR) and the Simplify Target 15 Distribution ETF (XV) capture equity volatility premia-making both funds a distinct source of returns that can complement a traditional equity allocation with defined barriers that allow investors to make quantifiable risk assessments
3iQ Launches Solana Staking ETF (SOLQ), Backed by Lead Investors Including SkyBridge Capital
April 15, 2025-This landmark launch of the 3iQ Solana Staking ETF (TSX: SOLQ), backed by robust lead investment, underscores 3iQ's track record as a trailblazer in delivering fully regulated, first-to-market digital asset investment products, including Canada's first publicly traded Bitcoin and Ether funds, The Bitcoin Fund (TSX: QBTC) and The Ether Fund (TSX: QETH).
Kraken Launches U.S.-Listed Stock & ETF Trading, Expanding Beyond Crypto
April 14, 2025--Commission-Free Trading on 11,000+ U.S.-Listed Stocks and ETFs Now Available to Select U.S. Clients
Kraken, one of the longest standing and most secure cryptocurrency platforms, today announced the initial rollout of commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs to clients in New Jersey, Connecticut, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Idaho, Iowa, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Alabama and the District of Columbia.
CFTC Staff Issues Interpretation Regarding U.S. Treasury Exchange-Traded Funds as Eligible Margin Collateral for Uncleared Swaps
April 14, 2025--The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Market Participants Division today issued an interpretation to clarify the types of assets that qualify as eligible margin collateral for certain uncleared swap transactions under CFTC regulations.
Desjardins launches four Index Exchange Traded Funds
April 14, 2024-- Desjardins Investments Inc. (DI), acting as manager for Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), announces the launch of four (4) new index exchange traded funds.
ADRhedged ETFs Moving to NYSE Arca
April 11, 2025--Precidian Investments, an industry leader in the creation of innovative financial products, today announced that, effective April 23, 2025, it will be moving its suite of ADRdedgedTM ETFs to NYSE Arca, the top U.S. exchange for ETFs.
SS&C ALPS Advisors Launches Electrification Infrastructure ETF
April 10, 2025--SS&C ALPS Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC), has partnered with Ladenburg Thalmann Index, LLC to launch the ALPS Electrification Infrastructure ETF (Nasdaq: ELFY) (the "Fund").
