Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, January 27-28, 2026February 18, 2026--Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization. Inflation remains somewhat elevated.
The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate. In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3‑1/2 to 3-3/4 percent. In considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks. The Committee is strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2 percent objective. Source: federalreserve.gov |
US retail investors fuel surge in leveraged ETF trading, study shows
February 24, 2026-Retail investors drive 90% of leveraged single-stock ETF trading
SEC resists asset managers' push for more leveraged products
Number of leveraged single stock ETFs has soared 318% since January 2025
DWS Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF Debuts in U.S.
February 23, 2026--STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies, announced its expanding collaboration with DWS, with DWS' launch of its Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF tracking the STOXX(R) Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 index.
Exchange Traded Concepts Announces Launch of the MIG Core ETF (MIGO)
February 23, 2026--Exchange Traded Concepts (ETC), a leader in providing innovative ETF solutions, is delighted to introduce the new MIG Core ETF in conjunction with MIG Capital, LLC.
Fourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate; inflation firms at 3%
February 20, 2026--Gross domestic produce rose at an annualized rate of just 1.4%, according to the Commerce Department, well below the Dow Jones estimate for a 2.5% gain.
The department estimated that the government shutdown, which ran through the first half of the quarter, probably took about 1 percentage point off economic growth.
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in December as Imports Rise, Exports Fall
February 20, 2026--The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Thursday that the U.S. goods and services trade deficit increased to $70.3 billion in December 2025, up $17.3 billion from a revised $53.0 billion in November.
Exports declined to $287.3 billion while imports rose to $357.6 billion. The increase reflected a larger goods deficit and a smaller services surplus.
VanEck Expands Emerging Market and Sector Investing Suites with Launch of India Select ETF (INDZ) and Communications Services TruSector ETF (TRUC)
February 19, 2026--Actively managed INDZ combines fundamental research with systematic discipline to identify high-quality Indian companies with durable return potential, reinforcing VanEck's high-conviction view on India's structural growth story.
TRUC is latest addition to VanEck's "TruSector" family, which allow investors to track sector benchmarks with far greater precision than traditional sector funds.
SS&C ALPS Advisors Launches Actively Managed ETF Targeting SMR, Nuclear and Technology Opportunities
February 19, 2026--SS&C ALPS Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC), has launched the ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (NYSE Arca: SMRF) (the "Fund").
SMRF provides targeted exposure to the nuclear and small modular reactor (SMR) value chain, complemented by a curated artificial intelligence and technology sleeve (explicitly capped at 25%).
ProShares Launches IQMM, the First Money Market ETF for the GENIUS Act
February 19, 2026--A conservative money market ETF investing in short-term U.S. Treasuries.
ProShares, a premier provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the ProShares GENIUS Money Market ETF (IQMM), the first money market ETF to meet the stringent requirements of the GENIUS Act, making it eligible for investment for stablecoin reserves.
Leverage Shares by Themes Expands 2X Single-Stock ETF Lineup with Targeted Exposure to American Express and Freeport
February 19, 2026--LLeverage Shares by Themes is pleased to announce the launch of two new 2X single-stock leveraged ETFs, available for trading beginning February 19, 2026. Built for active traders seeking dynamic ways to engage with potentially high-growth innovators, these products are designed with the goal of helping investors amplify returns (up & down) while actively participating in the daily performance of American Express and Freeport-McMoRan
Approval of FIS Bright Portfolios Focused Equity ETF Reorganization
February 19, 2026--FIS Bright Portfolios Focused Equity ETF (NYSE: BRIF) ("BRIF" or the "Fund") reconvened 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.
