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you are currently viewing:NEOS Investments Announces Strategic Investment from Aretex Capital and Tom LydonDecember 20, 2024--NEOS Investments LLC, an innovative ETF issuer known for its tax-efficient income strategies, announces that Aretex Capital Partners, along with ETF industry expert Tom Lydon, acquired a minority interest in the company. "We are excited to welcome Andrew Feller, David Badham and Tom Lydon. This partnership allows NEOS to continue focusing on what we value most, our clients, and delivering innovative products to meet their income needs. Additionally, they each bring different industry experience to support our continued growth. We have worked with Tom Lydon for many years and are excited to have his guidance as we continue to educate financial professionals and institutions about options-based income strategies," said NEOS Investments Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Garrett Paolella. Source: NEOS Investments |
Defiance Launches STXL: 2X Leveraged ETF on Seagate Technology Holdings plc
April 23, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long STX ETF (STXL), expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to individual equities.
The Defiance Daily Target 2X Long STX ETF is designed for traders seeking magnified, short-term bullish exposure to Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) (the "Underlying Security").
iREIT MarketVector Quality REIT Index ETF (IRET) to Close
April 23, 2026-Wide Moat Indexes LLC, in coordination with Tidal Investments LLC, today announced the closure and liquidation of the iREIT MarketVector Quality REIT Index ETF (Ticker: IRET) (the "Fund").
Toews Agility Shares to Launch Hedged Equity ETF June 15; Seeded via Tax-Deferred 351 ETF Exchange
April 22, 2026-New Hedged Risk ETF, HRSK Integrates Dynamic Hedging with a Tax-Aware Seeding Strategy via Section 351 ETF Exchange
Toews Asset Management, a boutique investment firm specializing in managed-risk strategies, today announced the upcoming launch of Toews Agility Shares Hedged Risk ETF (Ticker: HRSK).
0.09% Biblically Responsible ETF Outperforms S&P 500 Index in Two Years Since Launch Inspire Investing
April 22, 2026-Inspire Investing, the world's largest provider of Christian ETFs (as of 12/31/2025), celebrates the 2nd anniversary of the groundbreaking Inspire 500 ETF (NYSE: PTL), a low-cost large cap faith-based ETF designed to serve as a core U.S. equity holding for biblically responsible investors.
Institutional Investors Are Rapidly Expanding Usage of ETFs
April 21, 2026-New Cerulli research, in collaboration with Invesco, shows North American asset owners' adoption of ETFs has doubled in five years, as investors seek liquidity, efficiency, and access to previously hard to reach strategies
Amplify ETFs Launches Two Fixed Income Covered Call ETFs for Targeted Annualized Income
April 21, 2026-Introducing the Amplify LQD Investment Grade 12% Target Income ETF (LQDM) & Amplify HYG High Yield 10% Target Income ETF (HYGM)
Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, announces the launch of two new fixed income ETFs: the Amplify LQD Investment Grade 12% Target Income ETF (CBOE: LQDM) and the Amplify HYG High Yield 10% Target Income ETF (CBOE: HYGM).
Defiance's Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) Surpasses $4 Billion in Assets and Earns 5-Star Morningstar Rating
April 21, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced that its Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) has surpassed $4 billion in assets under management and has earned a 5-star Morningstar(R) Rating, reflecting strong risk-adjusted performance within its peer group.
Kristi Higgins Joins Raymond James Investment Management as Head of ETF Strategy
April 21, 2026-Raymond James Investment Management, a global asset management company with $115 billion in assets, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James, has appointed Kristi Higgins as Head of ETF Strategy.
First Trust Launches an ETF for a New Era in the Industry
April 20, 2026- FT Portfolios Canada Co. ("First Trust Canada"), announced today that it has launched units of First Trust Nasdaq(R) Clean Edge(R) Smart Grid Infrastructure ETF (the "Fund" and "SGRD"). Units of the Fund will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today. The ticker symbol for the units is SGRD.
Quantify Funds to Close STKd 100% NVDA & 100% AMD ETF (LAYS)
April 17, 2026-Quantify Funds, in coordination with Tidal Investments LLC, today announced the closure and liquidation of STKd 100% NVDA & 100% AMD ETF (Ticker: LAYS)(the "Fund"). Following a comprehensive review, the decision was made that closing the Fund is in the best interests of shareholders.
