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you are currently viewing:BlackRock Expands Access to U.S. Leveraged Loan Market with Index ETFMarch 4, 2026-Provides exposure to a traditionally hard-to-reach fixed income sector The U.S. leveraged loan market has grown to $1.4 trillion - now similar in size to the high yield bond market-offering greater opportunity for scalable, index-based exposure.1 USLN seeks to track the Morningstar LSTA US Leveraged Loan Broad Select Index and invests primarily in senior secured loans, a historically hard-to-reach fixed income sector. The ETF aims to enhance portfolio income while offering reduced interest rate sensitivity and added diversification compared with traditional fixed income markets. Source: ishares.com |
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Launches Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF
March 5, 2026-Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced today the launch of Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF (Nasdaq: EVPF), an actively managed ETF that seeks total return and to provide current income and may invest in preferred securities and other income-producing securities.
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.
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.
Madison Investments Lowers Fees on Two Fixed Income ETFs
February 27, 2026--Madison Investments today announced a reduction in the management fee for its two fixed income ETFs: the Madison Aggregate Bond ETF (Ticker: MAGG) and Madison Short Term Strategic Income ETF (Ticker: MSTI). Effective March 2, 2026, the management fee for the two actively-managed ETFs will be reduced from 0.40% to 0.36%.
