Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:Strive Announces the Completion of Semler Scientific AcquisitionJanuary 16, 2026-Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) ("Strive") today announced the successful completion of the previously announced acquisition of Semler Scientific.
Strive also announces the appointment of Avik Roy as Chief Strategy Officer of Strive. Mr. Roy's initial focus will be on Strive's intentions to monetize the operating business from the Semler Scientific subsidiary by expanding its mandate in early disease detection products. Source: Strive, Inc. |
Defiance ETFs Announces Closure of Select Funds
January 16, 2026-Tidal Financial Group and Defiance ETFs today announced their decision to close and liquidate eight exchange-traded funds listed on the Nasdaq:
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income PLTR ETF (Nasdaq: PLT)
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income SMCI ETF (Nasdaq: SMCC)
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income HOOD ETF (Nasdaq: HOOI)
PIMCO Launches New Active ETF
January 16, 2026-The PIMCO U.S. Stocks PLUS Active Bond Exchange-Traded Fund (SPLS) aims to outperform the S&P 500 by combining passive equity1 tracking with PIMCO's active fixed income expertise2
PIMCO, a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets, is expanding its exchange-traded fund offerings with the launch of PIMCO U.S. Stocks PLUS Active Bond ETF (SPLS).
Tradr Launches Leveraged ETFs on Critical Metals, Ondas Holdings, UiPath and USA Rare Earth
January 13, 2026--Suite includes two first-to-market funds, CRMX and PATX, that seek to provide 200% long exposure
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today launched four new single stock leveraged ETFs. The funds seek to deliver twice (200%) the daily performance of a specific underlying stock.
CI Global Asset Management to Acquire Invesco's Canadian Investment Fund Assets and Form Long-Term Strategic Partnership
January 13, 2026- CI Global Asset Management ("CI GAM") and Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading global asset management firm, today announced an agreement under which CI GAM will acquire the management agreements relating to Invesco's Canadian fund business with combined total assets under management of approximately C$26 billion.
Global X Launches Zero Coupon Bond ETF Suite Driven by RIA Demand
January 7, 2026-Global X Management Company LLC ("Global X"), the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X Zero Coupon Bond suite of six ETFs. The funds are passively managed; each has an expense ratio of seven basis points.
ICI Reports Estimated ETF Net Issuance
January 6, 2026- The estimated value of all exchange-traded fund1 (ETF) shares issued exceeded that of shares redeemed by $53.66 billion for the week ended December 30, 2025, the Investment Company Institute reported today.
Dawning of a New Era in Securities Trading: SEC Greenlights DTC's Securities Tokenization Pilot Program
January 6, 2026-On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”) issued no-action relief1(the "DTC Letter") to The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") permitting for three years the operation of a pilot version (the "Pilot Program") of DTC's securities tokenization program (the "DTCC2 Tokenization Services").
Innovator Introduces Industry's First Quarterly Dual Directional ETFs
January 2, 2026- Innovator Capital Management, LLC (Innovator), the pioneer of Defined Outcome ETFsTM, today announced the launch of the industry's first Dual Directional ETFs with quarterly outcome periods.
VistaShares Animal Spirits 2x Daily Strategy ETF (WILD) to Close
December 31, 2025-VistaShares and Tidal Financial Group announce the planned closure and liquidation of the VistaShares Animal SpiritTM 2x Daily Strategy ETF (NYSE: WILD). This decision follows a review of the fund's viability and was made in the best interests of shareholders.
U.S. Global Investors Advances Smart Beta 2.0 Strategy as GOAU ETF Transitions to Active Management and WAR ETF Marks One-Year Milestone
December 30, 2025-U.S. Global Investors,Inc. (NASDAQ: GROW) (the "Company"),a registered investment advisory firm with longstanding experience in global markets and specialized sectors,is proud to celebrate two significant milestones on December 30,2025.
