Americas ETP News for the Past Year
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Toews Bridges Tax Gap with Launch of Hedged Nasdaq-100(R) ETF Seeded by Innovative '351 ETF Exchange'
January 22, 2026-Dual strategy allows eligible investors to diversify highly appreciated, low-basis portfolios into a hedged growth approach without triggering immediate capital gains.
Toews Asset Management today announced the upcoming launch of Toews Agility Shares Hedged Nasdaq-100(R)ETF (Ticker: HQQQ).
Scheduled to list on the Nasdaq March 9, 2026, the fund introduces a one-time opportunity to seed the new ETF through a Section 351 ETF Exchange.
Under Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code, eligible investors may contribute a diversified, appreciated portfolio to the fund in exchange for new ETF shares. This mechanism allows for tax-deferred diversification, potentially keeping more capital invested and compounding for longer periods.
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Source: Toews Corporation
Tradr Rolls Out Short Leveraged ETFs on APLD, IREN, LCID & NBIS
January 22, 2026-Funds seek 200% inverse daily exposure on Applied Digital, IREN, Lucid and Nebius stock
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today launched four new short leveraged ETFs on single stocks. The Cboe-listed funds seek to deliver the inverse of twice (-200%) the daily performance of a specific underlying stock.
The following ETFs are expected to open for trading today:
Tradr 2X Short APLD Daily ETF (Cboe: APLZ)-tracks Applied Digital Corporation (Nasdaq: APLD)
Tradr 2X Short IREN Daily ETF (Cboe: IREZ)- tracks IREN Limited (Nasdaq: IREN)
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Source: Tradr ETFs
Defiance Launches LNOK: The First Daily 2X Long ETF for Nokia Oyj
January 21, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long NOK ETF (LNOK), expanding its suite of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to global telecommunications and networking leaders. The newest addition, LNOK, is designed for traders who seek magnified, short-term bullish exposure to Nokia Oyj (NYSE: NOK).
By seeking to deliver 200% of the daily percentage change in the share price of Nokia Oyj, the Fund allows investors to express tactical upside views on Nokia's stock performance within the accessibility and transparency of an exchange-traded fund.
Investment Objective
The Fund seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of two times (200%) the daily percentage change in the share price of Nokia Corporation- ADR (NYSE: NOK).
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Source: Defiance ETFs
Amplify ETFs Launches Amplify HACK Cybersecurity Covered Call ETF (HAKY)
January 21, 2026-HAKY targets 15% or greater annualized option income and capital appreciation via cybersecurity companies
Amplify ETFs, leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, announces the launch of the Amplify HACK Cybersecurity Covered Call ETF (HAKY).
HAKY seeks to balance high income, targeting 15% or greater annualized option premium income, and capital appreciation through investment exposure to cybersecurity companies using a covered call writing strategy.
HAKY intends to invest primarily in the equity securities of the $2 billion Amplify Cybersecurity ETF (HACK) and sell call options on that exposure to generate option premium income. HAKY prioritizes a balanced covered call strategy to pursue income from option premiums and upside participation.
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Source: Amplify ETFs
Corgi Lists Founder-Led 2x Daily ETF (FDRX) on Nasdaq
January 21, 2026-Corgi lists its Founder-Led 2x Daily ETF on Nasdaq to provide diversified,rules-based founder-led exposure.
Corgi,an AI fintech startup, announced the launch and Nasdaq listing of Corgi's Founder-Led 2x Daily ETF (Nasdaq: FDRX), an exchange-traded fund seeking amplified daily exposure (2x) to companies identified as "founder-led" under the Fund's rules-based methodology.
"FDRX allows investors to express a tactical view on founder-led companies, a segment reflecting alignment between leadership and strategy," said Nicolas Laqua, CEO of Corgi.
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Source: Corgi Funds
F/m Investments seeks SEC approval to tokenize Treasury bill ETF shares
January 21, 2026- F/m Investments said on Wednesday that the asset manager has filed with a regulator for approval to record ownership of tokenized shares in its U.S. Treasury 3-month bill (TBIL) ETF on a permissioned blockchain.
The filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission comes amid growing efforts by asset managers and exchanges to bring tokenization into traditional markets, even as U.S. regulators assess how blockchain-based settlement and record-keeping can operate under long-standing securities laws.
The industry says tokenized shares-blockchain-based instruments that track traditional equities -could revolutionize stock markets by allowing 24/7 trading and instant settlement, boosting liquidity and reducing transaction costs.
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Source: reuters.com
Hamilton ETFs Launches HAMILTON CHAMPIONSTM U.S. Technology and Utilities Index ETFs Tracking Solactive Indices
January 21, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its collaboration with Hamilton ETFs, marked by the launch of two new exchange-traded funds: the HAMILTON CHAMPIONSTM U.S. Technology Index ETF (ticker: QMVP) and the HAMILTON CHAMPIONSTM Utilities Index ETF (ticker: UMVP), which track Solactive indices. The products are designed to provide targeted exposure to highly profitable U.S. technology companies, and high-quality dividend-paying utility companies in Canada, respectively.
With a low-cost management fee of 0.19%, both ETFs provide access to sector-focused equity strategies designed for Canadian investors. QMVP provides exposure to the largest, most profitable U.S. technology companies, including members of the "Magnificent 7," and is structured to represent a core technology allocation with a modified market capitalization weighting approach to reduce the concentration risk. UMVP, by contrast, offers equal-weighted exposure to a diversified mix of blue-chip Canadian utilities, pipelines, and telecom companies. It is designed to capture defensive sectors with stable performance through market cycles, while reflecting the tax treatment of Canadian-eligible dividends.
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Source: Solactive
First Trust Launches the First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF
January 19, 2026-FT Portfolios Canada Co. ("First Trust Canada"), announced today that it has launched units of First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (the "Fund" and "RCTR"). Units of the Fund will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today. The ticker symbol for the units is RCTR.
The First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (the "Fund") seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of an index of companies that are exposed to nuclear power, net of expenses, initially the Bloomberg Nuclear Power Index. The Fund will provide exposure to the Index by holding securities of First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF, a U.S.-listed index ETF managed by an affiliate of First Trust Canada. The Index measures the performance of companies based on their expected revenue exposure to nuclear-related activities, as well as operational and financial factors including a company's ability to scale production, capital allocation trends, customer relationships, and access to capital. Companies must also belong to one or more of the following exposure categories within the Nuclear Power Ecosystem, as determined by Bloomberg Intelligence ("BI"): Power Generation, Uranium and Equipment & Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC).
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Source: FT Portfolios Canada
The New York Stock Exchange Develops Tokenized Securities Platform
January 19, 2026--Will facilitate 24x7 trading of U.S. listed equities and ETFs
Will allow for fractional share trading
br>Will offer immediate settlement via tokenized capital
The New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of technology and data, today announced its development of a platform for trading and on-chain settlement of tokenized securities, for which it will seek regulatory approvals.
NYSE’s new digital platform will enable tokenized trading experiences, including 24/7 operations, instant settlement, orders sized in dollar amounts, and stablecoin-based funding. Its design combines the NYSE's cutting-edge Pillar matching engine with blockchain-based post-trade systems, including the capability to support multiple chains for settlement and custody.
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Source: Intercontinental Exchange
Defiance ETFs Announces Closure of Select Funds
January 16, 2026-Tidal Financial Group and Defiance ETFs today announced their decision to close and liquidate eight exchange-traded funds listed on the Nasdaq:
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income PLTR ETF (Nasdaq: PLT)
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income SMCI ETF (Nasdaq: SMCC)
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income HOOD ETF (Nasdaq: HOOI)
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income Ethereum ETF (Nasdaq: ETHI)
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income AMD ETF (Nasdaq: AMDU)
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income HIMS ETF (Nasdaq: HIMY)
Defiance Trillion Dollar Club Index ETF (Nasdaq: TRIL)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Short LLY ETF (LLYZ).
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Source: Tidal Financial Group
