Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
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Demand for leisure and hospitality services by international travelers fell further over the reporting period, while demand by domestic consumers was largely unchanged. Nevertheless, spending by higher-income individuals on luxury travel and accommodation was reportedly strong. Several reports highlighted that lower-and middle-income households continued to seek discounts and promotions in the face of rising prices and elevated economic uncertainty. Manufacturing activity varied by District, and most reports noted challenging conditions due to higher tariffs and waning overall demand. Source: federalreserve.gov |
Themes ETFs and Leverage Shares by Themes Surpass $1 Billion in Assets Under Management across their Thematic, Sector-Based and Leveraged Single-Stock Product Suites
October 9, 2025--Themes ETFs and Leverage Shares by Themes have officially surpassed $1 Billion in assets under management,a remarkable achievement for a firm launched less than two years ago. This milestone underscores Themes' rapid ascent and strong investor demand for cost-efficient, targeted strategies built for today's fast-moving markets.
Defiance Launches RGTZ: The First 2X Short ETF for Rigetti Computing Inc
October 9, 2025--Defiance ETFs is proud to announce the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short Rigetti Computing ETF (Ticker: RGTZ), further expanding its innovative lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs.
The newest addition, RGTZ, is designed for traders who seek magnified, short-term bearish exposure to Rigetti Computing (Nasdaq: RGTI).
With Klarna, XOVR Becomes First ETF to Provide IPO Exposure
October 9, 2025--ERShares' Private-Public Crossover ETF (XOVR) has become the first ETF to provide investors exposure at the IPO stage. This milestone- historically reserved for venture capital, insiders, and institutions- was illustrated with Klarna's recent IPO.
Amplify ETFs Launches Ethereum Option Income ETFs
October 9, 2025--ETTY & EHY seek high monthly income and Ether growth exposure: ETTY targets 36% and EHY 50-80% in anticipated annualized option income
Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, announces the launch of the Amplify Ethereum 3% Monthly Option Income ETF (ETTY) and the Amplify Ethereum Max Income Covered Call ETF (EHY).
21Shares Enhances Ethereum ETF (TETH) with Staking Feature and One-Year Fee Waiver
October 8, 2025--21Shares US LLC ("21Shares"), an affiliate of 21Shares AG, one of the world's largest issuers of crypto exchange traded products, today announced enhancements to the 21Shares Ethereum ETF (TETH), featuring the introduction of staking and a 12-month waiver of the sponsor fee.
Defiance Analytics Launches Odyssey: The Leading AI Marketing Platform for ETF Issuers
October 8, 2025--Defiance Analytics, the trailblazing marketing technology firm revolutionizing ETF distribution, proudly unveils Odyssey, the first AI-driven advisor attribution platform designed exclusively for ETF issuers.
Alger ETFs Surpass $600 Million in Assets
October 8, 2025--Fred Alger Management, LLC ("Alger"), a privately held $32.8 billion growth equity investment manager, today announced that its full suite of ETFs has surpassed $600 million in assets under management. The milestone underscores Alger's strong record of investing in innovative companies with long-term growth potential.
Federated Hermes launches active ETF targeting high monthly distributions
October 8, 2025--Federated Hermes Enhanced Income ETF leverages experience of tenured investment teams
Federated Hermes strategically expands ETF lineup to meet client interests and objectives in a wide range of market conditions
Tradr Launches First-to-Market Leveraged ETFs on AUR, CELH, LYFT, NET & OKTA
October 8, 2025--New funds seek to provide 200% long exposure on a variety of industry leaders
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today launched five new single stock leveraged ETFs. The funds seek to deliver twice (200%) the daily performance of a specific underlying stock.
Calamos Announces Upside Cap Rates with Defined Downside Protection for Bitcoin Protection ETFs
October 7, 2025--Calamos Investments LLC ("Calamos"), a leading alternatives manager, today announced the upside cap rates for the launch of the Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF(R) -October (CBOO), Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protection ETF(R) -October (CBXO) and Calamos Bitcoin 80 Series Structured Alt Protection ETF(R)-October (CBTO), providing exposure to Bitcoin with defined downside protection over a one-year outcome period, before fees and expenses.
