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BMO and REX Shares Launch MicroSectorsTM 3× Long and -3× Short Semiconductor ETNs (Cboe BZX: SMHU, SMHD)
August 3, 2026-- Bank of Montreal ("BMO") and REX Shares, LLC ("REX") announced today the launch of the following Exchange Traded Notes("ETNs") issued by BMO:
ETN Title: MicroSectorsTM 3× Long Semiconductor ETNs due July 31, 2046
Ticker: SMHU
Exposure
Type: 3× (long)
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Launches JPMorgan U.S. Large Cap Value Plus ETF (JLVP), Bringing Its Extension Strategy Expertise to an ETF
July 31, 2026-JLVP brings an institutional long/short extension approach to a broader range of investors
J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced the launch of its first actively managed extension strategy in an ETF, JPMorgan US Large Cap Value Plus ETF (JLVP), on the Nasdaq Exchange.
Two Industry Leaders, One Ticker: Leverage Shares by Themes Launches ELOL
July 30, 2026--Leverage Shares by Themes is pleased to announce the launch of ELOL, the Leverage Shares 100% TSLA and 100% SpaceX Daily ETF, available for trading beginning July 30, 2026.
Designed for active traders seeking to express a tactical view on two of the world's most closely followed innovation companies, ELOL provides daily exposure to Tesla and SpaceX in a single ETF.
Aristotle Funds Launches Its First Three ETFs
July 30, 2026--Three actively managed fixed income ETFs provide investors with access to core plus, multi-sector and short-duration exposure managed by Aristotle Pacific Capital's highly experienced portfolio management team
Aristotle Funds Series Trust and Aristotle Pacific Capital, LLC today announced the launch of their first exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking the firm’s entry into the ETF space.
TrueMark Investments Expands FLDZ Focus with Dedicated Defense and Aerospace Strategy
July 30, 2026--FLDZ Enters Its Next Phase as the TrueShares Patriot Defense ETF
TrueMark Investments today announced enhancements to FLDZ, now the TrueShares Patriot Defense ETF, providing investors access to companies across the defense and aerospace ecosystem while continuing its distinctive commitment to supporting the mission of the Folds of Honor Foundation by donating the entirety of the fund's management fee, less operating expenses to the cause.
Vanguard Announces Change to Risk Rating of Certain Vanguard ETFs
July 29, 2026--Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the following changes to the risk ratings of the Vanguard ETFs, effective as of July 30, 2026:
Amplify ETFs Introduces Next Generation Bitcoin ETF with Launch of the Amplify Fairlead Tactical Bitcoin ETF (BNAV)
July 29, 2026--First-of-its-kind actively managed bitcoin ETF brings dynamic 70%-150% exposure guided by technical market signals
Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, today announced the launch of the Amplify Fairlead Tactical Bitcoin ETF (BNAV).
Vanguard Announces Fund and Index Name Changes for Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF and Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (CAD-hedged)
July 29, 2026--Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. (the "Manager") announces that, effective July 29, 2026, the names of Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (TSX: VUN) and Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (TSX: VUS) (each a "Vanguard ETF") have changed.
VanEck Partners with Allocate to Expand Private Markets Access for the Wealth Channel
July 29, 2026--Leveraging Allocate's technology, VanEck brings institutional private markets expertise to financial advisors
Allocate, the private markets operating system for wealth advisory firms and fund managers, today announced a partnership with VanEck to expand access to private market strategies across the wealth channel.
Vedder Advises Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management on Launch of New ETF Share Classes Effective July 1, 2026
July 29, 2026-- Vedder announced today that it advised Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC ("Hotchkis & Wiley") on the launch of new exchange-traded fund (ETF) share classes for several of its mutual funds. The new ETF share classes became effective July 1, 2026.
Hotchkis & Wiley received an exemptive order from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in April 2026.
