Americas ETP News for the Past Year
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BlackRock Canada Announces Changes to the iShares Jantzi Social Index ETF
June 6, 2025--BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited ("BlackRock Canada"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. ("BlackRock") (NYSE: BLK), is announcing that iShares Jantzi Social Index ETF (the "iShares ETF") is expected to experience higher than normal portfolio turnover as a result of upcoming changes to the evaluation process used to determine the composition of the Morningstar Jantzi Social Index (the "Index").
The iShares ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the Index, net of expenses. The composition of the Index will change as part of its regularly scheduled rebalance on June 20, 2025 (the "Rebalance").
As a result of the Rebalance, the iShares ETF may experience higher than normal transaction costs and is also expected to realize net capital gains. However, the iShares ETF's total net capital gains income for the year will not be known until its tax year ends on December 15, 2025. The iShares ETF will follow its normal process for determining and distributing capital gains in December 2025.
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Source: BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited (iShares)
Defiance Launches PLTZ: The First 2X Short ETF for Palantir Technologies Inc.
June 6, 2025-- Defiance ETFs announces the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Short PLTR ETF (Ticker: PLTZ), the first 2X short single-stock ETF designed to provide amplified daily inverse exposure to Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR).
Founded in 2003 to support U.S. intelligence operations, Palantir Technologies Inc. now provides software solutions for complex data environments across the public and private sectors.
PLTZ seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, that correspond to -2 times (-200%) the daily percentage change of Palantir's common stock price.
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Source: Defiance ETFs
Vantagepoint A.I. Announces Massive ETF Expansion with 70+ New Funds Across 10 Additional Sectors
June 5, 2025-Revolutionary expansion delivers predictive forecasting across crypto, emerging markets, A.I. & robotics, and seven other high-demand sectors as ETF trading reaches unprecedented popularity among investors worldwide.
Vantagepoint A.I., LLC, (www.vantagepointsoftware.com)- VantagePoint A.I., the pioneer in artificial intelligence-driven market forecasting technology, today announced a groundbreaking expansion of its ETF coverage within its award-winning software platform.
This monumental enhancement adds over 70 new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) across 10 additional sectors, bringing the total forecasting capability to 19 comprehensive ETF sectors and positioning traders to capitalize on the explosive growth in ETF popularity.
As ETFs continue their meteoric rise among both institutional and retail traders, VantagePoint's A.I. expansion arrives at the perfect moment. The enhanced coverage now encompasses critical sectors including:
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Source: VantagePoint Software
KraneShares Launches First Global Humanoid & Embodied Intelligence ETF (Ticker: KOID) On Nasdaq
June 5, 2025--Krane Funds Advisors, LLC ("KraneShares"), an asset management firm known for its global exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced the launch of the KraneShares Global Humanoid and Embodied Intelligence Index ETF (Ticker: KOID). KOID represents the first US-listed thematic equity ETF that captures the global humanoid opportunity.1
Thanks to breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, advanced materials, and robotics manufacturing, commercial and retail applications of humanoid robotics and embodied intelligence are now a reality. Humanoid robots-including Tesla's Optimus, Figure AI, and Unitree-are already demonstrating impressive performance in human tasks, including in both factory and home settings. The Morgan Stanley Global Humanoid Model projects there could be 1 billion humanoids and $5 trillion in annual revenue by 2050.2
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Source: KraneShares
Akre Capital Proposes Conversion of Akre Focus Fund to an ETF: One of the Industry's Largest Single Mutual Fund-to-ETF Conversions
June 5, 2025--Akre Capital Management, LLC ("Akre Capital"), a boutique asset manager with a 35-year history of managing concentrated, active equity portfolios, is pleased to announce the proposed conversion of the Akre Focus Fund (the "Fund") to a transparent, actively-managed exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Akre Focus ETF (Ticker: AKRE).
The Board of Trustees of Professionally Managed Portfolios approved the proposed conversion at its meeting held on May 21, 2025. If approved by Fund shareholders, the conversion is scheduled to occur (subject to customary closing conditions) in the fall of 2025.
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Source: Akre Capital Management
Harbor Capital and EARNEST Partners Launch ETF Lineup Built for Today's Uncertainty
June 5, 2025--Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. ("Harbor") is proud to announce the launch of its new lineup of ETFs, managed by longtime collaborator EARNEST Partners.
The new ETFs are:
Harbor Mid Cap Value ETF (EPMV)
Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF (EPSV)
Harbor Mid Cap Core ETF (EPMB)
Harbor SMID Cap Core ETF (EPSB)
High-conviction strategies for navigating an uncertain market
In environments marked by speculation or complacency, markets often reward hype, momentum, and capital-intensive growth stories. But in uncertain times, different qualities rise to the surface. EARNEST Partners' approach emphasizes companies with strong balance sheets, consistent free cash flow, and disciplined capital allocation-traits often underappreciated when risk appetite is high but critical when capital becomes selective.
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Source: Harbor Capital Advisors
Harbor Capital and EARNEST Partners Launch ETFs To Pursue Opportunities in Shifting Global Landscape
June 5, 2025--Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. ("Harbor") is proud to announce the launch of two additional ETFs, managed by longtime collaborator EARNEST Partners.
The new ETFs are:
Harbor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EPEM)
Harbor International Equity ETF (EPIN)
High-conviction strategies for navigating uncertain markets abroad
In environments marked by speculation or complacency, domestic and non-domestic markets often reward hype, momentum, and capital-intensive growth stories. But in uncertain times, different qualities often rise to the surface. EARNEST Partners' approach emphasizes companies with strong balance sheets, consistent free cash flow, and disciplined capital allocation-traits often underappreciated when risk appetite is high but can be critical when capital becomes selective.
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Source: Harbor Capital Advisors
Fidelity Launches Managed Futures ETF
June 5, 2025--New Active ETF Adds to Fidelity's Rapidly Growing $41 Billion Alternative Investments Lineup
Fidelity Investments today announced the launch of Fidelity Managed Futures ETF (FFUT), a liquid alternative strategy that aims to capitalize on market trends through disciplined, systematic long-short investing. FFUT is listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC and available today commission-free for individual investors and financial advisors through Fidelity’s online brokerage platforms.
"The new managed futures strategy is designed to provide clients with an investment option that can help diversify their portfolios with the ease of an ETF wrapper," said Roberto Croce, portfolio manager of Fidelity Managed Futures ETF at Fidelity Investments. "Fidelity's robust quantitative research, sophisticated investment capabilities, and disciplined investment process help us provide a differentiated strategy."
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Source: Fidelity
YieldMax Introduces Option Income Strategy ETF on Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B)
June 5, 2025--YieldMax announced the launch today of the following ETF:
YieldMax BRK.B Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE Arca: BRKC)
BRKC seeks to generate current income by pursuing options-based strategies on Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ("BRK.B"). BRKC is managed by Tidal Financial Group. BRKC does not invest directly in BRK.B.
BRKC is the newest member of the YieldMax ETF family and like all YieldMax ETFs, aims to deliver current income to investors. With respect to distributions, BRKC will be a Group A ETF, and its first distribution is expected to be announced on July 9th, 2025.
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Source: YieldMax
Wedbush Fund Advisers Launches IVES AI Revolution ETF Built on Dan Ives' Proprietary Research
June 4, 2025--IVES Offers Targeted Exposure to Core Drivers of Artificial Intelligence
Wedbush Fund Advisers has launched the Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF (Ticker: IVES). The ETF will provide investors with transparent, cost-effective access to 30 names at the heart of the AI Revolution.
Built around the proprietary research framework of Dan Ives, Wedbush Securities Managing Director and Global Head of Technology Research, the ETF targets companies driving AI's infrastructure and deployment across semiconductors, hyperscalers, cybersecurity, consumer platforms, robotics, and cloud infrastructure. These companies form the backbone of a multi trillion-dollar investment cycle transforming global industries and accelerating enterprise and consumer adoption.
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Source: Wedbush Fund Advisers, LLC
