Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in December as Imports Rise, Exports FallFebruary 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. Commodity Highlights Exports of goods decreased as industrial supplies and materials fell by $8.7 billion, driven by a $7.1 billion drop in nonmonetary gold shipments. Capital and consumer goods partly offset the decline. Imports of goods rose $10.2 billion, led by industrial supplies and materials including copper and crude oil, and by capital goods such as computer accessories and telecommunications equipment. Consumer goods imports softened, with pharmaceutical preparations down sharply. Source: wttlonline.com |
M.D. Sass Brings High Conviction Value Strategy to ETF Market
March 4, 2026--The firm's flagship Concentrated Value Strategy is being made available to all investors for the first time
M.D. Sass, the independent asset management firm founded and led by Martin D. Sass, today announced the launch of its first exchange-traded fund (ETF). M.D. Sass Concentrated Value (Ticker: SASS) will be managed by Ari Sass, President of the firm, and will mirror the Concentrated Value strategy he has managed for institutional clients since 2019.
BlackRock Expands Access to U.S. Leveraged Loan Market with Index ETF
March 4, 2026-Provides exposure to a traditionally hard-to-reach fixed income sector
BlackRock today announced the launch of the iShares Broad USD Floating Rate Loan ETF (CBOE: USLN), the firm's first index-based ETF providing access to U.S. dollar-denominated leveraged loans.
Dynamic launches Active Multi-Crypto ETF with digital asset pioneer 3iQ
March 4, 2026--Dynamic today announced the launch of Dynamic Active Multi-Crypto ETF (Ticker: DXMC), a liquid alternative fund that will be listed on Cboe Canada Inc. today. DXMC offers Canadian investors a simplified, actively managed gateway to a range of crypto assets.
Defiance Launches DRNL: 2X Leveraged ETF on Drones
March 3, 2026--Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Drone and Aerial Automation ETF (DRNL), expanding its lineup of leveraged thematic ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to the rapidly growing drone and aerial automation industry.
Teucrium Names Maital Legum Head of ETF Solutions
March 3, 2026--Teucrium, a pioneering provider of alternative-asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a fast-growing provider of ETF white label and growth services, is today announcing that Maital Legum has joined as Head of ETF Solutions.
Nicholas Wealth Adds Income-Focused Nuclear and Defense ETFs to Suite
March 3, 2026-XFUNDS by Nicholas Wealth, a leading provider of actively-managed income ETFs, today adds the Nicholas Nuclear Income ETF (NYSE Arca: NUKX) and the Nicholas Defense and Rare Earth Income ETF (NYSE Arca: WEPN) to its income-focused ETF suite.
ERShares Pioneers Private-Access ETF Structure; Clarifies XOVR Framework, Liquidity, and Fee Treatment
March 2, 2026-- Quick Take: Private-public crossover ETF providing access to select private companies, including SpaceX
SPV acquisition costs already incurred
Fund does not impose a separate acquisition or performance fee layer beyond underlying vehicle expenses
Ongoing costs generally limited to ordinary SPV operating expenses (audit/incidental).
Intech ETFs Mark First Anniversary with $250 Million in Assets Amid Ongoing Market Concentration
March 2, 2026-- Intech today announced that its exchange-traded fund lineup has surpassed $250 million in combined assets under management, marking a significant milestone as the Intech S&P Large Cap Diversified Alpha ETF (LGDX) and the Intech S&P Small-Mid Cap Diversified Alpha ETF (SMDX) reach their one-year anniversary. Both ETFs trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
YieldMax(R) Introduces Portfolio Option Income Strategy ETF on Strategic Metals & Mining (MINY)
February 27, 2026--YieldMax(R) ETFs is excited to announce the launch today of the following ETF:
YieldMax(R) Strategic Metals & Mining Portfolio Option Income ETF (NYSE: MINY).
Mexico Economic Snapshot-Latest Economic Survey of Mexico (February 2026)
February 27, 2026--The Mexican economy has been significantly affected by heightened global uncertainty and changes in United States trade policies. Growth has moderated in 2025, with non-automotive exports and private consumption providing the main support.
