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you are currently viewing:BlackRock Canada launches ETF with 3% Bitcoin allocationAugust 10, 2026---BlackRock Canada has launched an exchange-traded fund that combines global equities with a 3% Bitcoin allocation, giving Canadian investors both exposures through one TSX-listed product. IBQT targets 97% equities and 3% Bitcoin through underlying iShares ETFs.The fund began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange with a 0.22% management fee. IBQT combines global stocks with Bitcoin The iShares Equity + Bitcoin ETF Portfolio, trading under the ticker IBQT, began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Aug. 10. Source: crypto.news |
Jane Street aims to refinance $11B in debt through private credit
August 7, 2026---Jane Street is in advanced talks with a small group of investors, including Pimco, to refinance roughly $11 billion of its public debt into a private credit deal.
Direxion Launches LOFD, Completing Its Bull & Bear Lineup Across Tesla & SpaceX
August 6, 2026---2X Daily Inverse Exposure to SpaceX, the Largest IPO in History
Direxion, a leading provider of ETFs for tactical traders, today announced the launch of the Direxion Daily SpaceX Bear 2X ETF (LOFD). LOFD seeks daily investment results, before fees and expenses, of 200% of the inverse (or -200%) of the daily performance of SpaceX (Nasdaq: SPCX) ("SpaceX").
SEI Launches ANGU ETF, Bringing Factor Research to Traditional Index Exposure
August 6, 2026---Designed to Deliver Broad U.S. Equity Exposure Through Transparent, Cost-Efficient, Research-Enhanced Approach
SEI(R) (NASDAQ:SEIC) today announced the launch of the SEI Ang Research Enhanced U.S. Large Cap ETF (NASDAQ: ANGU), the first ETF in a planned suite of research-enhanced investment solutions.
Roundhill Investments Launches First-Ever Neocloud ETF (NCLD) and Photonics & Optics ETF (LYTE)
August 6, 2026---NCLD and LYTE provide precise exposure to the compute and connectivity layers powering the AI infrastructure buildout.
Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, today announced the launch of the Roundhill Neocloud ETF (Nasdaq: NCLD) and the Roundhill Photonics & Optics ETF (Cboe BZX: LYTE).
Purpose Investments Launches ETF Series of Canada's First Structured Equity Yield Fund (TSX: PSY)
August 6, 2026---Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose Investments") today listed a new ETF series of the Purpose Structured Equity Yield Fund (the "Fund" and "PSY"), which begins trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker PSY.
REX Shares Launches T-REX 2X AKAM (AKAL), 2X DOCN (OCNL) & 2X PENG (PENU) ETFs
August 6, 2026---T-REX, a joint venture between REX Shares ("REX") and Tuttle Capital Management ("TCM"), today announce the launch of three new leveraged ETFs: the T-REX 2X Long AKAM Daily Target ETF (Cboe: AKAL), the T-REX 2X Long DOCN Daily Target ETF (Cboe: OCNL), and the T-REX 2X Long PENG Daily Target ETF (Cboe: PENU).
US. Large pension funds oppose SEC climate rule rescission
August 6, 2026---Several large public pension funds filed comments opposing the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposal to rescind its 2024 climate-risk disclosure rule. They wrote that eliminating standardized greenhouse gas emissions reporting would increase costs for investors and reduce the quality of information available for investment decisions.
Tradr Announces Upcoming Leveraged ETFs on MRAM, SITM & UMC
August 6, 2026---Funds will seek 200% daily exposure to Everspin, SiTime and United Microelectronics
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, expects to launch single-stock leveraged ETFs tied to three single stocks on Tuesday, August 11.
Kurv Launches the Kurv Equity Option Income ETF (KEO), Designed to Provide Diversified Exposure with Weekly Income Potential
August 5, 2026---New fund offers investors a single-ticker solution for accessing Kurv's enhanced income strategies
Kurv Investment Management, an asset manager bringing an institutional approach to active ETFs, today announced the launch of the Kurv Equity Option Income ETF (CBOE BZX: KEO).
Franklin Templeton Expands Global Client Group Leadership to Accelerate Next Phase of Growth
August 5, 2026---Appointments strengthen the firm's global product, ETF and Asia Pacific capabilities
