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 |
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.
A Year of Milestones, Growth and Momentum in 2025: BondBloxx Doubles Assets Under Management, Continues ETF Lineup Expansion
December 18, 2025-Numerous BondBloxx ETFs hit key milestones, including first-of-its-kind private credit ETF PCMM, which recently marked its one-year anniversary amid industry accolades
BondBloxx Investment Management is today sharing an update on what has been a year of growth, innovation and recognition in 2025.
Transamerica Launches Two Actively Managed ETFs, Expanding Access to Established Large Value and Bond Strategies
December 16, 2025-Transamerica today announced the introduction of Transamerica Large Value Active ETF (TALV) and Transamerica Bond Active ETF (TABD) on the New York Stock Exchange.
