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you are currently viewing:SEI Converts $1 Billion Mutual Fund Into High Yield Bond & Alternative Credit ETF (LEND)May 19, 2026-SEI's First Fixed Income ETF Expands Platform Beyond Equities and Liquid Alternatives
LEND, SEI's first fixed income ETF, maintains the mutual fund's investment objective, strategy, and portfolio management approach-backed by a 30-year track record-now in a more accessible, cost-efficient ETF structure. LEND draws on SEI's more than 20 years of experience managing collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) across multiple market cycles, as well as its manager research expertise in sourcing differentiated sub-adviser strategies, reflecting the company's depth in active fixed income and alternative investments. Source: SEI Investments Company |
Direxion Appoints Bilal Little as Global ETF Strategist
May 15, 2026-Direxion, a leading provider of Leveraged and Inverse ETFs, today announced the appointment of Bilal Little as Global ETF Strategist.
Leverage Shares by Themes Follows Cerebras Systems IPO with Introduction of New 2X Single-Stock ETF: CBRG
May 15, 2026-Leverage Shares by Themes is pleased to announce the launch of a new 2X single-stock leveraged ETF, available for trading beginning May 15, 2026. Built for active traders seeking dynamic ways to engage with potentially high-growth innovators, this product is designed with the goal of helping investors amplify returns (up & down) while actively participating in the daily performance of Cerebras Systems.
Making Advanced Strategies Accessible to Investors, xETFs Launches Its First ETFs
May 15, 2026-Led by a management team with decades of experience in derivatives and cross-asset investment solutions, xETFs enters the ETF space with two single-stock ETFs focused on delivering daily income without sacrificing significant portion of equity participation
WisdomTree Launches Physical AI, Humanoids, and Drones Fund (WDRN)
May 14, 2026-New ETF provides exposure to companies enabling AI deployment in the physical world
WisdomTree, Inc. ("WisdomTree") (NYSE: WT), a global financial innovator, today announced the launch of the WisdomTree Physical AI, Humanoids, and Drones Fund (WDRN), listed on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc., (CBOE), with an expense ratio of 0.45%.
21shares Launches TKNS, Its First Actively Managed Crypto ETF, Bringing Dynamic Digital Asset Exposure to U.S. Investors
May 14, 2026-21shares, one of the world's leading issuers of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the 21shares Active Crypto ETF (Ticker: TKNS), marking the firm's first actively managed cryptocurrency ETF in the United States.
CresAlta Marks Debut with Launch of Two Active ETFs
May 14, 2026-CresAlta Investment Management, Inc. ("CresAlta"), a new affiliate of AMG National Trust, today establishes itself with the launch of the CresAlta Global Dividend ETF (NYSE Arca: CVGD) and the CresAlta Small and Mid-Cap ETF (NYSE Arca: CVSM) alongside the firm's six separately managed account strategies (SMAs).
Kurv Launches LQID: Seeking to Put Your Cash to Work
May 13, 2026-Kurv Investment Management, a provider of tax-efficient, alternative strategies, today announced the launch of the Kurv Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (CBOE BZX: LQID). LQID aims to make cash work harder for investors by seeking enhanced monthly income through diversified sources of risk premia. The strategy aims to provide higher yields than traditional cash investments while potentially helping clients manage liquidity while aiming to mitigate risk.
VegaShares Announces Launch of Autocallable Income ETF (VAIE)
May 12, 2026-VegaShares ("Vega"), a leading derivatives-focused ETF provider, announced the launch of the VegaShares US Equity Autocallable Income ETF (NYSE: VAIE). The ETF seeks to generate high weekly income while providing reduced downside market risk through exposure to a laddered portfolio of synthetic autocallables.
Sidley Rebalances ETF Dispute in Delaware Supreme Court Win
May 11, 2026-Sidley secured a major victory on behalf of Benchmark Investments LLC in an appeal before the Delaware Supreme Court. On April 30, 2026, the Court unanimously reversed an adverse summary judgement decision in a contract dispute with Pacer Advisors concerning termination rights under an exchange-traded fund (ETF) services agreement.
Hexis Capital Management Launches the Hexis Active Nicotine Engagement ETF on the New York Stock Exchange
May 8, 2026-First actively managed ETF combining investment in the global tobacco and nicotine sector with a structured engagement program designed to accelerate the industry's transition toward reduced-risk products.
