Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:Wall Street is Reaping the Benefits of Faster TradingAugust 6, 2025--A long-anticipated overhaul in Wall Street's trade settlement system is proving more beneficial than expected, unlocking billions in capital and improving bond market efficiency. More than a year after the U.S. adopted its new one-day settlement cycle, or T+1, trading costs in the corporate bond market have dropped significantly. According to Barclays Research, a key measure of transaction costs has fallen by 12%, while margin requirements the collateral or cash firms must set aside to protect against failed trades have declined 29%. This freed-up capital is now being deployed back into markets, boosting credit market liquidity in the process. Source: tradealgo.com |
Vanguard Announces Intent to Revert Diversification Status for Two Funds
August 25, 2025-Vanguard today announced its intent to seek shareholder approval to change the diversification status of both the ETF and mutual fund share classes of Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (ETF shares: VHT, Admiral shares: VHCIX) and Vanguard Financials Index Fund (ETF shares: VFH, Admiral shares: VFAIX) from diversified to non-diversified, which requires a shareholder vote.
There Are Now More ETFs in US Than There Are Individual Stocks
August 25 2025--The ETF boom that has democratized investing across America is reaching a tipping point. Investors and financial advisers have too many funds to choose from.
VanEck Plans ETF Conversion of Emerging Markets Bond Fund to Expand Investor Access
August 22, 2025-Access to actively managed strategy's experienced portfolio management,proven investment approach and well-established track record to continue in an ETF,with greater transparency and efficiency for investors.
VanEck today announced it has filed a statement of information detailing its plans to convert the VanEck Emerging Markets Bond Fund from a traditional open-end mutual fund into an actively managed ETF.
Ninepoint Partners launches Canadian Single Stock ETF Suite on the TSX
August 22, 2025-Ninepoint Partners LP, one of Canada's leading independent investment managers, is pleased to announce the launch of eleven new ETFs on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) today. Canadian investors now have access to Ninepoint HighShares ETFs through the following newly listed tickers:
Leverage Shares by Themes continues product expansion with two new single stock Leveraged ETFs, bringing investors an exciting opportunity to amplify exposure to BigBear.ai (BBAI) and Galaxy Digital (GLXY).
August 21, 2025-Leverage Shares by Themes is excited to announce the launch of a new single stock leveraged ETF, available for trading starting August 21, 2025. These products are designed to equip investors to amplify returns (up and down) and dynamically participate in the performance of leading companies.
Leverage Shares by Themes reaffirms conviction in digital assets with two new single stock leveraged ETFs, bringing investors an exciting opportunity to amplify exposure to Circle Internet Group (CRCL) and Galaxy Digital (GLXY).
August 21, 2025-Leverage Shares by Themes is excited to announce the launch of a new single stock leveraged ETF, available for trading starting August 19, 2025.
These products are designed to equip investors to amplify returns (up and down) and dynamically participate in the performance of pioneering companies in digital assets.
Purpose Launches Canadian Yield Shares, Defining a New Era in How Investors Earn Enhanced Monthly Income from Top Canadian Stocks
August 21, 2025-Built for investors who want enhanced monthly income from popular Canadian stocks while preserving the long-term growth potential
Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose" or "Purpose Investments") is proud to announce the launch of 10 new Canadian Yield Shares ETFs, further expanding its innovative suite of income-focused single-stock ETFs.
Evolve Plans to Launch the Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF
August 21, 2025-Evolve Funds Group Inc. ("Evolve" or the "Manager") is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus with the Canadian securities regulators for plans to list the Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF ("BIGY" or the "Evolve Fund") on the Toronto Stock Exchange. BIGY aims to offer investors modestly levered exposure to a portfolio of leading U.S. companies with a covered call strategy.
KraneShares Hedgeye ETF KSPY Celebrates 1-Year Track Record
August 21, 2025-KraneShares is proud to announce the 1-year anniversary of the KraneShares Hedgeye Hedged Equity Index ETF (Ticker: KSPY). Since its launch on July 16, 2024, KSPY has provided investors with a systematic solution for participating in the U.S. equity market, combining opportunities for capital appreciation with conscious risk management.
Manulife John Hancock Investments launches Global Senior Loan ETF for potential income and global credit exposure
August 20, 2025-Manulife John Hancock Investments today will launch John Hancock Global Senior Loan ETF (NYSE Arca: JHLN),subadvised by affiliated investment manager Manulife | CQS Investment Management (Manulife CQS IM). The launch brings Manulife John Hancock Investment's ETF suite to a total of 18 funds with over $7.5 billion in assets under management,with strategies including U.S. and international equity,preferred income,mortgage-backed securities,and corporate and municipal bonds.1
