Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:Boom in Bespoke ETFs Drives Growth of Niche 'A-La-Carte' OptionsAugust 17, 2025--When Matt Kaufman needs to include options in Calamos Investments' defined-outcome ETFs, he turns to a type of bespoke equity derivative that lets him-rather than an exchange- set the terms of the contract. These Flexible Exchange Options-also known as "Flex"-have existed since Cboe Global Markets Inc. introduced them in 1993 but only gained traction in recent years. The number of outstanding contracts has more than tripled since 2022, while the average daily volume has climbed 44% over the past year, according to data from Cboe. Source: bloomberg.com |
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
Defiance ETFs Launches Leveraged + Income ETFs for AMD (AMDU) and Super Micro Computer (SMCC)
August 20, 2025-Defiance ETFs, a leading innovator in thematic and leveraged exchange-traded funds, today announced the launch of two new single-stock leveraged ETFs with income strategies:
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income AMD ETF (NASDAQ: AMDU) -providing leveraged exposure to Advanced Micro Devices.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Unveils New JPMorgan Equity and Options ETF (JOYT)
August 19, 2025--Fund expands the firm's category-leading Equity Premium Income Suite
J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced the launch of the JPMorgan Equity and Options ETF (JOYT) on the Cboe BZX Exchange.
Amplify ETFs Launches the Amplify SILJ Covered Call ETF (SLJY)
August 19, 2025-Covered call strategy on junior silver mining stocks targets 18% annualized option income and capital appreciation
Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, announces the launch of the Amplify SILJ Covered Call ETF (NYSE Arca: SLJY). SLJY seeks to provide annualized option premium income of 18% as well as potential capital appreciation by combining exposure to junior silver mining companies with a covered call options strategy.
