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 |
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.
TrueShares Introduces Autocallable ETF Suite with Launch of S&P Autocallable High Income ETF (PAYH) and S&P Autocallable Defensive Income ETF (PAYM)
December 30, 2025-Firm with the strong pedigree in Structured Outcome solutions delivers innovative approaches to access Structured Income
TrueShares,a leading issuer of exchange traded funds (ETFs) and a division of TrueMark Investments, today announced the launch of the TrueShares S&P Autocallable High Income ETF (PAYH) and TrueShares S&P Autocallable Defensive Income ETF (PAYM),
Defiance Launches BTFL: The First Daily 2X Long ETF for Bitfarms Ltd.
December 30, 2025-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long BITF ETF (BTFL),expanding its suite of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to high-volatility,high-growth equities.
Truth Social ETFs Launch Today
December 30, 2025-America-First Themed Equity Funds Now Available on NYSE
Yorkville America Equities, sponsor and investment advisor for the Truth Social exchange traded funds ("ETFs"), announced that the first five Truth Social ETFs are launching today on the New York Stock Exchange.
Tidal Financial Group Announces the Launch of the TimesSquare Quality Mid Cap Growth ETF (TSCM)
December 30, 2025-Today, Tidal Financial Group and TimesSquare Capital Management announced the debut of the TimesSquare Quality Mid Cap Growth ETF (Nasdaq: TSCM), an actively managed U.S. mid cap growth ETF. This product leverages TimesSquare's 25-year investment history of creating quality growth portfolios into a tax-efficient and transparent ETF structure.
Defiance Launches ONDL: The First Daily 2X Long ETF for Ondas Holdings Inc.
December 30, 2025-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long ONDS ETF (ONDL), further expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified short-term exposure to innovative and emerging technology companies.
