Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:First Trust Launches the First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETFJanuary 19, 2026-FT Portfolios Canada Co. ("First Trust Canada"), announced today that it has launched units of First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (the "Fund" and "RCTR"). Units of the Fund will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today. The ticker symbol for the units is RCTR. The First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (the "Fund") seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of an index of companies that are exposed to nuclear power, net of expenses, initially the Bloomberg Nuclear Power Index. The Fund will provide exposure to the Index by holding securities of First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF, a U.S.-listed index ETF managed by an affiliate of First Trust Canada. The Index measures the performance of companies based on their expected revenue exposure to nuclear-related activities, as well as operational and financial factors including a company's ability to scale production, capital allocation trends, customer relationships, and access to capital. Companies must also belong to one or more of the following exposure categories within the Nuclear Power Ecosystem, as determined by Bloomberg Intelligence ("BI"): Power Generation, Uranium and Equipment & Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC). Source: FT Portfolios Canada |
Adjournment of Special Meeting of Shareholders of FIS Bright Portfolios Focused Equity ETF and Approval of FIS Christian Stock Fund Reorganization
December 29, 2025-FIS Bright Portfolios Focused Equity ETF (NYSE: BRIF) ("BRIF") held a special meeting of shareholders earlier today (the "Special Meeting"). At the Special Meeting, the Fund's shareholders were asked to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization pursuant to which BRIF will be reorganized into FIS Trust, as approved by BRIF's Board of Trustees.
Unlimited ETFs to Transfer Exchange Listings to New York Stock Exchange
December 29, 2025-Unlimited ETFs, along with Tidal Financial Group, today announced that two of its ETFs-the Unlimited HFMF Managed Futures ETF (NYSE Arca: HFMF) and the Unlimited HFEQ Equity Long/Short ETF (NYSE Arca: HFEQ)-will transfer their listings from NYSE Arca to the New York Stock Exchange LLC ("NYSE"), effective January 2, 2026.
New Software ETF Aims to Capture Profitability, Not Just Market Cap Dominance
December 25, 2025-AOT Invest has launched the AOT Software Platform ETF (NYSE:AOTS) to capture companies building digital applications, focusing on profitability and efficiency measures.
Virtus Introduces Virtus Silvant Growth Opportunities ETF
December 23, 2025-VGRO leverages Silvant’s expertise in creating potential alpha in varied market conditions
Virtus Investment Partners,Inc. (NYSE: VRTS) has expanded its offerings of distinctive,actively managed exchange-traded funds with the introduction of the Virtus Silvant Growth Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: VGRO) managed by Silvant Capital Management.
Amplify ETFs Launches the Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ) and the Amplify Tokenization Technology ETF (TKNQ)
December 23, 2025-Both ETFs are first movers in respective stablecoin and tokenization categories
Amplify ETFs, an award winning crypto ETF provider, and leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, announces the launch of the first-of-their-kind Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ) and Amplify Tokenization Technology ETF (TKNQ).
Changes to Index Tracked by Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (SGDJ)
December 22, 2025-Sprott Asset Management USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprott Inc., today announced methodology changes to the index that Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: SGDJ) tracks. Junior gold miners, as measured by the Solactive Junior Gold Miners Custom Factors Index, returned more than 171% as of December 19, 2025.
SRN Advisors, LLC Announces Changes to Investment Objective, Principal Investment Strategies and Name for the Siren Nasdaq NexGen Economy ETF (BLCN)
December 19, 2025-SRN Advisors, LLC (SRN) announced today that, effective as of December 29, 2025 (the "Effective Date"), the Siren Nasdaq NexGen Economy ETF (BLCN) (the "Fund") will implement a new investment objective and new principal investment strategies and adopt a new name.
Invesco QQQ Shareholders Vote to Approve Modernization
December 19, 2025-Historical change to the structure of Invesco QQQ reduces investor fees by 10% and marks a new era for the 26-year-old fund
Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ),a leading global asset management firm announced today that shareholders in Invesco QQQ Trust,Series 1,voted to approve proposals to modernize Invesco QQQ,restructuring it from a unit investment trust ETF to an open-end fund ETF,and changing its governance structure to a board of trustees. Invesco expects QQQ to begin trading as an open-end fund on Monday,December 22.
