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you are currently viewing:Leverage Shares by Themes Debuts WLDU, Delivering 2X Global Equity Exposure, and GLWG Single-Stock ETFMarch 10, 2026-Leverage Shares by Themes is pleased to announce the launch of two new 2X leveraged ETFs, available for trading beginning March 10, 2026. Built for active traders seeking dynamic ways to engage with potentially high-growth innovators, the new ETFs are designed with the goal of helping investors amplify returns (up & down) while actively participating in daily market performance. Headlining the launch is WLDU -the Leverage Shares 2X Long World Stock Daily ETF. Available on Cboe, WLDU seeks to provide 200% daily leveraged exposure to the performance of Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares. In addition, the firm is launching GLWG- the Leverage Shares 2X Long GLW Daily ETF trading on Nasdaq, which is designed to deliver 200% of the daily performance of Corning Inc. Source: Themes ETF Trust |
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%.
Direxion ETFs Funds Name Change-Effective February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026-Effective February 27, 2026, all Direxion ETFs that utilized "Shares" in its Fund name have replaced "Shares" with "ETF".
VistaShares Introduces TPRY, the VistaShares Target 15TM TEPRTantrum Contrarian Distribution ETF (TPRY)
February 26, 2026--New ETF is designed to mimic the publicly available holdings of David Tepper's Appaloosa Management, L.P. while targeting high monthly income
VistaShares, an innovative asset manager aiming to redefine thematic exposures and income strategies, today announced the launch of the VistaShares Target 15™TM TEPRTantrum Contrarian Distribution ETF (TPRY).
