Americas ETP News for the Past Year
If your looking for specific news, using the search function will narrow down the results
Renaming of Index Tracked by Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (URNM)
March 12, 2026-Following Acquisition by VettaFi, the Index Tracked by URNM Will Be Called the VettaFi Global Uranium Miners Index (URNMX)
Methodology change for the iShares S&P Global Consumer Discretionary Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)
Sprott Asset Management USA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sprott Inc., today announced that the North Shore Global Uranium Mining Index (URNMX), the index tracked by the Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: URNM), is being renamed the VettaFi Global Uranium Miners Index (URNMX) as of the close of trading on April 30, 2026.
There are no changes to the index's methodology related to the name change. The index was recently acquired by VettaFi, a differentiated index provider with modern distribution solutions and a subsidiary of TMX Group.
view more
Source: Sprott Asset
Grayscale Avalanche Staking ETF (Ticker: GAVA) Debuts on NASDAQ with AVAX Staking Exposure
March 12, 2026-Offers exposure to Avalanche, a smart contract platform supporting customizable blockchain infrastructure for the real world
Grayscale Investments(R), the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform*, today announced that Grayscale Avalanche Staking ETF (Ticker: GAVA) has begun trading on NASDAQ as a new exchange-traded product (ETP).
Grayscale Avalanche Staking ETF (Ticker: GAVA) seeks to provide exposure to AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche network, while also enabling participation in the network’s staking process. Through staking, GAVA may earn rewards associated with participation in the network.
view more
Source: Grayscale Investments
YieldMax(R) Introduces U.S. Stocks Target Double Distribution ETF (DDDD)
March 12, 2026-YieldMax(R) ETFs today announced the launch of the following ETF:
YieldMax(R) U.S. Stocks Target Double Distribution ETF (NYSE: DDDD)
The Fund targets approximately double the annualized distribution yield of the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD).
Fund Overview
The YieldMax(R) U.S. Stocks Target Double Distribution ETF (DDDD) combines passive dividend equity exposure through long positions in the constituents of SCHD-which tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index of high-quality U.S. companies with strong fundamentals and consistent dividend history-with an actively managed options overlay that sells (writes) options on a select subset of SCHD holdings (including SCHD itself and its largest weighted equities) seeking to generate premium income.
view more
Source: YieldMax
WisdomTree Launches U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Fund (WAMA) and International Adaptive Moving Average Fund (WIMA)
March 12, 2026-New equity ETFs expand WisdomTree's systematic approaches to modern portfolio construction
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today announced the launch of two funds: the WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Fund (WAMA) and the WisdomTree International Adaptive Moving Average Fund (WIMA), both listed on the Nasdaq, with expense ratios of 0.32% and 0.42%, respectively.
The launches come as investors increasingly seek tools that address both market regime shifts and global allocation challenges.
WAMA and WIMA are designed to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the WisdomTree U.S. Adaptive Moving Average Index and the WisdomTree International Adaptive Moving Average Index, respectively, which apply systematic price trend signals within a rules-based methodology to adjust equity exposure based on market conditions. WAMA focuses on U.S. equity securities and U.S. Treasury bills, while WIMA applies the same framework to developed international markets.
view more
Source: WisdomTree
NPF Investment Advisors Announces Launch of NPFE ETF on Cboe Global Markets
March 11, 2026-One of the first firms in West Michigan to launch an actively managed ETF
NPF Investment Advisors is proud to announce the official launch of the NPF Core Equity ETF (Ticker: NPFE), which begins trading today on Cboe Global Markets.
This milestone represents a significant expansion of NPF's nearly century-long commitment to disciplined, research-driven investment management. With this launch, NPF becomes one of the first investment firms in West Michigan to introduce its own actively managed ETF.
The NPF Core Equity ETF is designed to provide investors with a balanced approach to long-term growth. Rooted in the same investment philosophy NPF has applied since 1933, NPFE focuses on:
High-quality companies with strong and consistent cash flows
Businesses that demonstrate reliable and growing dividends
view more
Source: NPF Investment Advisors
WisdomTree and Halo Investing Collaborate to Launch First-of-its-Kind Defined Outcome SMA Strategy, Expanding Access to Innovative Advisor Solutions
March 11, 2026-Firms officially launch the Halo-WisdomTree Structured Income Strategy, designed to deliver income, downside protection and scalable portfolio solutions for advisors navigating today's markets
WisdomTree, Inc. (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, and Halo Investing, Inc. ("Halo") today jointly announced the official launch of the Halo-WisdomTree Structured Income Strategy, a first-of-its-kind defined outcome separately managed account (SMA) strategy designed to deliver income, enhance risk-adjusted returns, and provide buffered downside protection.
view more
Source: Halo
SEC and CFTC Announce Historic Memorandum of Understanding Between Agencies
March 11, 2026-The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to guide coordination and collaboration between the two agencies to support lawful innovation, uphold market integrity, and ensure investor and customer protection.
The MOU reflects both agencies' commitment to provide fair notice to market participants, respect individual liberty, and foster lawful innovation with the minimum effective dose of regulation to enhance U.S. competitiveness in finance.
"For decades, regulatory turf wars, duplicative agency registrations, and different sets of regulations between the SEC and CFTC have stifled innovation and pushed market participants to other jurisdictions," said SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins.
view more
Source: sec.gov
Cohen & Steers Announces Plan to Convert the Cohen & Steers Future of Energy Fund to ETF
March 11, 2026-Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) today announced plans to convert the Cohen & Steers Future of Energy Fund, a U.S. mutual fund designed to capitalize on opportunities across traditional and alternative energy, into an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF"). The ETF will be managed by the same portfolio management team and pursue the same investment objectives as the current mutual fund.
The conversion is intended to offer shareholders several potential benefits, including enhanced trading flexibility, increased portfolio holdings transparency and improved tax efficiency. The conversion has been approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors (the "Board") and is expected to be completed in June 2026.
Upon completion, the Cohen & Steers Future of Energy Fund will become the firm's sixth actively managed ETF, joining:
Cohen & Steers Real Estate Active ETF (CSRE)
view more
Source: Cohen & Steers, Inc.
PEO AlphaQuest Thematic PE ETF (LQPE) to Close
March 11, 2026-
Tidal Financial Group, PEO Partners, and AlphaQuest announce the planned closure and liquidation of the PEO AlphaQuest Thematic PE ETF (NYSE: LQPE) (the "Fund"). The Fund's last day of trading is expected to be Monday, March 23, 2026, and the Fund is expected to liquidate on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Shares of the Fund are expected to be delisted from NYSE at the close of regular trading on Monday, March 23, 2026 (the "Closing Date").
view more
Source: Tidal Financial Group
Ruane Cunniff Announces Offering of Sequoia Strategy through an Actively-Managed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)
March 10, 2026-Ruane Cunniff LP (Ruane Cunniff), a firm with a 55-year history of long-term investing through concentrated, high-conviction equity strategies, today announced its decision to offer its flagship Sequoia strategy through an actively-managed ETF (Sequoia ETF).
This strategic move, following careful deliberation, is driven by the rise and broad acceptance of actively-managed ETFs and is expected to offer significant benefits, particularly for taxable clients.
The new Sequoia ETF has been established to receive the portfolio assets of Sequoia Fund Inc., the firm's registered mutual fund, and the assets of any taxable clients with separately managed accounts (SMAs) following the Sequoia strategy who elect to participate. Investors in the mutual fund will be required to participate, pending a successful shareholder vote expected to take place in late July, while participation for SMA clients will be optional. The proposed conversion and the start of ETF trading are anticipated to take place in early September.
view more
Source: Ruane Cunniff
