Americas ETF News
you are currently viewing:IDB Group's Amazonia for All Initiative Has First ETF with BTG Pactual AssetAugust 12, 2026---BTG Pactual Asset Management, one of Latin America's largest asset managers, has launched AMAB11, the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) associated with the Inter-American Development Bank Group's (IDB Group) Amazonia for All initiative. The fund marks an important step to broaden access to investments focused on Brazil's Legal Amazon, enabling retail investors to participate in financing initiatives that support the region's sustainable development and strengthen its capital markets. The initiative seeks to encourage a virtuous cycle of sustainable investment in the Amazon. Source: Inter-American Development Bank |
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.
Precidian Investments, LLC Announces U.S. Patent for Asset-Backed Digital Tokens Technology
August 6, 2026---Precidian Investments, LLC, is excited to announce that it has been granted a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its novel Asset-Backed Digital Tokens technology.
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
KraneShares' China Semiconductor ETF KSTR Becomes The Only U.S.-Listed ETF With Direct Ownership of CXMT
August 4, 2026--ChangXin Memory Technology (CXMT) is China's leading dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) manufacturer and Mainland China's largest publicly listed company following its IPO.
