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 |
Bitwise's BITW, the First and Largest Crypto Index Fund, To Begin Trading on NYSE Arca as Exchange-Traded Product
December 9, 2025-The $1.25 billion fund seeks to offer diversified exposure to 10 top crypto assets, including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and more.
Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset manager with over $15B in client assets, today announced that the world's largest and longest-running crypto index fund, the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF (BITW), will uplist to NYSE Arca as an exchange-traded product.1
SRN Advisors, LLC Announces Reorganization of Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF into and with Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF
December 8, 2025-SRN Advisors, LLC (SRN) announced today that the Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF (CBOE: DFND), an index-based exchange-traded fund ("ETF") managed by SRN, will reorganize into and with the Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF (CBOE: LEAD) (the "Funds"), also an index-based ETF managed by SRN.
CoinShares 2026 Outlook: Digital Assets Move From Disruption to Integration
December 8, 2025-Flagship Research report charts the rise of 'hybrid finance' as blockchain merges with traditional financial infrastructure
When Bitcoin launched in 2009, it promised to bypass banks, governments and intermediaries. Fifteen years later, something unexpected has happened: the world's largest asset manager is issuing tokenised funds on public blockchains, J.P. Morgan is launching tokenised deposits on Ethereum, and the US government holds Bitcoin in a strategic reserve.
Canada: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission
December 5, 2025-Canada's economy has held up better than expected despite a significant external trade shock. U.S. tariff increases-and Canada's more limited and now largely withdrawn retaliatory measures-have disrupted tightly integrated North American supply chains, raised input costs, and hit trade-exposed sectors hardest. The impact has been mitigated by continued CUSMA exemptions and firms' early adjustments, but output, employment, and investment have still weakened.
Vanguard Launches Core-Plus Bond Index ETF (BNDP)
December 4, 2025-Vanguard today announced the launch of Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Index ETF (BNDP), a new fixed income offering designed to deliver broad, diversified exposure to the U.S. taxable bond market. The ETF is managed by the Vanguard Fixed Income Group, a global leader in bond indexing.
Roundhill Investments Launches UNH WeeklyPayTM ETF (Ticker: UNHW)
December 3, 2025-UNHW launch expands the WeeklyPayTM Single-Stock Suite to 20 ETFs
Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative ETFs, today announced the launch of the Roundhill UNH WeeklyPayTM ETF (UNHW), which begins trading on Cboe BZX today.
Neuberger Announces Changes to Certain Funds' Names
December 3, 2025-Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC has announced a change to each fund's name as reflected, and as of the effective date noted. The change is part of a simplification of the names of the funds for marketing purposes.
Tradr Launches SMQ, the First Monthly Reset Inverse ETF Tracking Invesco QQQ(R)
December 1, 2025-SMQ seeks -100% of the calendar month performance of Invesco QQQ(R), complementing Tradr's 2X long monthly reset ETF, MQQQ
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today announced the launch of the Tradr 1X Short Innovation 100 Monthly ETF (Cboe: SMQ). The fund seeks investment results that correspond to the inverse (-100%) of the calendar month performance of the Invesco QQQ(R) (the "Innovation 100").
