Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:SEC Publishes Data on Exchange Traded Funds and Fund Mergers; Updated Statistics on Municipal Advisors' Transfer Agents, and Security-Based Swap DealersFebruary 5, 2026-The Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) has published two new reports on exchange traded funds and fund mergers, and updated statistics and data visualizations on municipal advisors, transfer agents, and security-based swap dealers (SBSDs). The reports provide the public with information about the growth in active ETFs and the changes in fees paid by investors when mutual funds and ETFs acquire other funds. "With more than 3600 ETFs holding assets exceeding $10 trillion, understanding this market is critical, not just because of its size, but because of its evolving dynamics" said Dr. Joshua T. White, Chief Economist and Director of the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis. "Active ETFs, while still a smaller segment of the market, are growing rapidly and now rival passive funds in number, reflecting a shift toward more actively managed strategies. At the same time, our research shows that fund mergers can deliver meaningful fee reductions for investors. These trends highlight the importance of ongoing analysis to ensure transparency and resilience in this fast-changing landscape." The two reports issued today are: The Fast-Growing Market of Active ETFs examines the general characteristics of active ETFs. Source: sec.gov |
LongPoint Seeks to List Trading Central ETFS in Canada
January 27, 2026--Trading Central and LongPoint will be co-promoting four proposed TC ETFs in Canada
The proposed ETFs will replicate regional TC Quant Indices
LongPoint Asset Management Inc. ("LongPoint") and Trading Central Canada Inc.("rading Central") are pleased to announce that they have filed the preliminary prospectus for the listing of the following four ETFs, designed to replicate regional TC Quant Indices:
Purpose Investments Announces Implementation of Staking in Purpose Ether ETF
January 23, 2026-Purpose Investments announced today that it will begin staking the Ether in the portfolio of Purpose Ether ETF (TSX: ETHH) on or about January 30, 2026 enabling the fund to earn additional yield through Ethereum's proof-of-stake mechanism.
Bitwise Launches BPRO, the Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF, Combining Exposure to Bitcoin, Gold, Miners, & Precious Metals; Actively Managed With Expertise of Proficio Capital Partners
January 22, 2026-Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset manager with over $15 billion in client assets, in partnership with Proficio Capital Partners, an investment advisory firm with $5 billion in client assets serving high-net-worth families and foundations, today announced the launch of the Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF (NYSE: BPRO).
21shares Announces Launch of the 21shares Dogecoin ETF (TDOG)
January 22, 2026-New physically backed ETF brings regulated Dogecoin exposure to U.S. investors
21shares, one of the world's leading issuers of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the 21shares Dogecoin ETF (Ticker: TDOG). 21shares is the only ETF provider endorsed by the House of Doge1. TDOG offers investors direct exposure to Dogecoin (DOGE) through a fully backed, transparent, and exchange-traded vehicle.
Defiance ETFs & Futurum Equities Launch RKNG, the Defiance Retail Kings ETF Tracking Retail-Sentiment-Driven Market Leaders
January 22, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Retail Kings ETF (NASDAQ: RKNG), an actively managed ETF developed in collaboration with Futurum Equities that is designed to capture stocks where surging bullish retail investor participation is driving momentum, leadership, and price discovery.
DCRE to Change Name to DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate Debt ETF
January 22, 2026-Effective Feb. 2, 2026, the name of exchange-traded fund listed under the NYSE Arca ticker symbol DCRE will change to DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate Debt ETF from DoubleLine Commercial Real Estate ETF (or "the Fund" or "DCRE"). The name change better describes the Fund's active investment strategy, which remains unchanged.
Toews Bridges Tax Gap with Launch of Hedged Nasdaq-100(R) ETF Seeded by Innovative '351 ETF Exchange'
January 22, 2026-Dual strategy allows eligible investors to diversify highly appreciated, low-basis portfolios into a hedged growth approach without triggering immediate capital gains.
Toews Asset Management today announced the upcoming launch of Toews Agility Shares Hedged Nasdaq-100(R)ETF (Ticker: HQQQ).
Tradr Rolls Out Short Leveraged ETFs on APLD, IREN, LCID & NBIS
January 22, 2026-Funds seek 200% inverse daily exposure on Applied Digital, IREN, Lucid and Nebius stock
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today launched four new short leveraged ETFs on single stocks. The Cboe-listed funds seek to deliver the inverse of twice (-200%) the daily performance of a specific underlying stock.
Defiance Launches LNOK: The First Daily 2X Long ETF for Nokia Oyj
January 21, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long NOK ETF (LNOK), expanding its suite of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to global telecommunications and networking leaders. The newest addition, LNOK, is designed for traders who seek magnified, short-term bullish exposure to Nokia Oyj (NYSE: NOK).
Amplify ETFs Launches Amplify HACK Cybersecurity Covered Call ETF (HAKY)
January 21, 2026-HAKY targets 15% or greater annualized option income and capital appreciation via cybersecurity companies
Amplify ETFs, leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, announces the launch of the Amplify HACK Cybersecurity Covered Call ETF (HAKY).
