Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:Global X Launches Two New Options-Based ETFs Targeting Weekly DistributionsFebruary 18, 2026--Income Edge ETFs seek to write call options to generate attractive yet sustainable distribution rates while maintaining a degree of upside market participation These actively managed funds provide exposure to the Nasdaq-100 Index and the Solactive GBS United States 500 Index, respectively. Both funds are designed to generate weekly distributions by writing covered calls. They aim to provide annualized target distribution rates of 13% in the case of EDGQ, and 9% in the case of EDGX. Each fund has a gross expense ratio of 50 basis points, but pursuant to an expense limitation agreement, Global X has waived fees and expenses for each fund to zero until at least March 1, 2027. Investors may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions, as well as additional fees to financial intermediaries. Source: Global X Management Company LLC |
Solactive and Indiggo Introduce First Systematic Leadership Index to Translate Corporate Leadership into Investment Strategy
February 4, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce its first collaboration with Indiggo, LLC (Indiggo), resulting in the launch of the Solactive Indiggo ReturnOnLeadership(R) US Large Cap Index. The new index systematically translates corporate leadership into a rules-based equity benchmark designed to serve as the basis for investment products, marking a new chapter in the evolution of thematic and factor-based investing.
Defiance Launches MRNX: The First Daily 2X Long ETF for Moderna, Inc.
February 4, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long MRNA ETF (MRNX), expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to innovative companies at the forefront of biotechnology and life sciences.
Defiance Launches ZETX: The First Daily 2X Long ETF for Zeta Global Holdings Corp.
February 4, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long ZETA ETF (ZETX), expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to innovative growth companies.
Amplify ETFs Enhances NDIV with Covered Calls, Targeting High Income and Capital Appreciation
February 3, 2026--NDIV targets 10% or greater total annualized income from dividends and option premiums
Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of innovative exchange-traded funds, announces enhancements to the Amplify Energy & Natural Resources Covered Call ETF (NDIV), expanding the fund's income-generating capabilities through the addition of a covered call strategy.
Purpose Investments Announces Merger of Purpose Ether Staking Corp. ETF Into Purpose Ether ETF
February 3, 2026-Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose") today announced, further to its news releases of November 19, 2025 and September 22, 2025, that it will be proceeding with the merger of Purpose Ether Staking Corp. ETF (Cboe Canada: ETHC.B) (the "Terminating Fund") into Purpose Ether ETF (TSX: ETHH.B) (the "Continuing Fund") on a tax-deferred basis (the "Merger") on or about February 13, 2025 (the "Merger Date").
Middlefield Short Duration Bond Plus ETF Begins Trading
February 3, 2026-Middlefield Limited (“Middlefield”) is pleased to announce the launch of the Middlefield Short Duration Bond Plus ETF (the "ETF" or "Bond Plus"). The ETF began trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MSBP.
The ETF is designed to deliver absolute returns through a combination of interest income and capital appreciation, while maintaining a low risk profile and reduced volatility.
VistaShares Creates Entirely New Category of ETF with Launch of BTYB, Seeking to Provide 2X the Yield of Treasuries, Weekly Distributions and Exposure to Bitcoin Price Moves
February 3, 2026-Fund brings a range of innovations to the ETF space and can play numerous meaningful roles for investors seeking duration, income and Bitcoin exposure
VistaShares, an innovative asset manager aiming to redefine thematic exposures and income strategies, today announced the launch of the VistaShares BitBonds 5 Yr Enhanced Weekly Option Income ETF (NYSE: BTYB).
Defiance Launches RCAX: The First 2X Long ETF for Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
February 3, 2026-Defiance ETFs is proud to announce the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF (RCAX), expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to innovative, high-growth companies.
GraniteShares Launches First-Ever Single-Stock Autocallable ETFs: TLA and ANV
February 3, 2026-New ETFs provide access to autocallable income strategies linked to Tesla and NVIDIA through a listed ETF structure
GraniteShares today announced the launch of the GraniteShares Autocallable Tesla ETF (Ticker: TLA) and the GraniteShares Autocallable NVIDIA ETF (Ticker: ANV), the first single-stock autocallable ETFs designed to provide investors with access to autocallable income strategies linked to two of the most actively followed equities in the market.
DoubleLine Securitized Credit Converts to Exchange-Traded Fund from Mutual Fund
February 3, 2026-DSCO Trades on NYSE Arca Exchange
The DoubleLine Securitized Credit ETF (ticker DSCO) began trading this week on the NYSE Arca exchange after its conversion into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) from the DoubleLine Securitized Credit Fund, a mutual fund (former ticker DBLIX).
