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you are currently viewing:VanEck Launches VEFA: ETF Built on MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment FactorApril 2, 2026-VEFA targets excess returns in developed international markets by using an MSCI factor based on sell-side analyst sentiment to identify companies with improving fundamentals.
International developed equities offer meaningful diversification benefits at a time when U.S. markets have become increasingly concentrated in a narrow group of large technology companies. The backdrop is also shifting. After a prolonged period of U.S. outperformance over the past decade, international stocks are beginning to gain ground, with the relative performance gap narrowing since late 2024. VEFA is designed to capture this opportunity by tracking the MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment Select Index, which draws from the approximately 800 constituents of the MSCI EAFE Index spanning 21 developed market countries, excluding the U.S. and Canada, and applies a rules-based process to overweight companies with improving analyst outlooks. Source: VanEck |
Slow Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean amid Global Uncertainty and Weak Investment
April 8, 2026--Reforms to help firms grow, innovate and compete can support better jobs
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is projected to grow 2.1% in 2026, below the 2.4% recorded in 2025, according to the latest Latin America and the Caribbean Economic Update. Growth for 2027 is projected at 2.4%.
ETF Industry Leader Rob Oliver Launches New ETF Provider "Aura", Debuts U.S. Defense ETF (NYSE: DUTY)
April 8, 2026-Aura ETFs Inc. (Aura), a newly formed exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider founded by seasoned ETF industry leader Rob Oliver, today announced its official launch alongside the introduction of its first product, the U.S. Defense ETF (DUTY) on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Defiance Launches XAIL, the World's First 2X Leverage Pure Space ETF
April 8, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Pure Space Daily 2X Strategy ETF (XAIL), expanding its lineup of leveraged thematic ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to the rapidly evolving global space economy.
XAIL is designed for traders seeking magnified, short-term bullish exposure to a concentrated portfolio of companies directly engaged in space-related technologies and services.
Wedbush Launches AI Power & Infrastructure ETF as Energy Becomes the Key Force Behind the AI Boom
April 8, 2026-New research-based ETF targets companies powering the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, as surging data center and energy demand drives long-term infrastructure needs.
The Procure Space ETF(R) (UFO) Can Now Be Traded on Coinbase
April 7, 2026-ProcureAM is excited to share that the world's first pure-play ETF, the Procure Space ETF(R) (TICKER: UFO), can now be traded on Coinbase. UFO will be available to customers in the United States 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Coinbase enables investors to buy and sell exchange-traded funds 24 hours a day, 5 days a week allowing for faster reaction to ever-changing market news.
Pzena Investment Management Enters the Active ETF Space with Launch of Two Exchange-Traded Funds
April 7, 2026-Pzena Investment Management ("Pzena"), a global investment manager specializing in classic value investing, today announced the launch of its first two actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking the firm's entry into the ETF marketplace.
The Acruence Active Hedge U.S. Equity ETF (XVOL) to Close
April 7, 2026-Tidal Investments LLC and Acruence Capital, LLC announce the planned closure and liquidation of The Acruence Active Hedge U.S. Equity ETF (Cboe: XVOL) (the "Fund"). The Fund's last day of trading is expected to be Thursday, April 16, 2026, and the Fund is expected to liquidate on Monday, April 20, 2026.
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with the United States
April 2, 2026-GDP growth reached 2% in 2025 despite major policy shifts and a Q4 government shutdown, supported by strong productivity. Inflation was flat as tariff-driven goods inflation offset declining services inflation; the fiscal deficit narrowed slightly, though debt and the current account deficit remained elevated.
Roundhill Investments Launches First-Ever Memory ETF (DRAM)
April 2, 2026--DRAM offers targeted exposure to the global memory semiconductor companies at the center of AI infrastructure demand.
Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, today announced the launch of the Roundhill Memory ETF (Ticker: DRAM).
VanEck Expands TruSector ETF Suite, Bringing Precision Sector Exposure to Financials (TRUF) and Healthcare (TRUH)
April 2, 2026-VanEck continues to grow its TruSector ETF suite, enabling investors to track sector benchmarks with greater precision than traditional sector funds.
VanEck today launched the VanEck Financials TruSector ETF (TRUF) and the VanEck Healthcare TruSector ETF (TRUH), further building out the firm's TruSector ETF suites.
