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you are currently viewing:Launch of the Desjardins US Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index ETFMay 19, 2026--Desjardins Investments inc. ("DI") acting as manager for the Desjardins Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs"), announces the launch of a new ETF: the Desjardins US Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index ETF ("DUIG"). DI has closed the initial public offering of units, and those units will begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") today. "The expansion of our competitively priced index ETF lineup reflects our commitment to providing clients with simple, effective solutions for building diversified, low‑cost portfolios," said Jean-François Girard, Vice President and Head of Investment Funds Development and Management at Desjardins Investments. Source: Desjardins Group |
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.
Global X Announces New ETFs Offering Exposure to All-In-One Commodity Producer Strategies, Silver Miners & a Uranium Covered Call ETF
May 13, 2026--Global X Investments Canada Inc. ("Global X" or the "Manager") is announcing the launches of seven ETFs (the "New ETFs"), including:
three all-in-one commodity producer strategies (the "All-In-One Commodity Producer ETFs"),
three ETFs focused on global silver miner equities (the "Silver Miners ETFs"),
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.
TD Asset Management Inc. Launches Four New ETF Series of Existing TD Mutual Funds
May 12, 2026--The new ETF Series offer investors the same professionally managed investment strategies in a more flexible, cost-efficient structure
TD Asset Management Inc. ("TDAM"), the manager of TD Mutual Funds and TD Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs"), today announced the launch of four new ETF Series of existing TD Mutual Funds, further expanding its lineup of actively managed investment solutions available in an exchange-traded format.
