Americas ETF News
you are currently viewing:BlackRock Files to Offer ETF Share Classes on Five Active Mutual FundsSeptember 29, 2026-Established strategies with nearly $55 billion in combined assets1
As ETFs have become a preferred vehicle for investors, the new share classes would provide another way to access BlackRock’s active investment strategies.
The filings cover:
Source: BlackRock |
XFUNDS Launches VGTX to Pair Technology Stocks with Options-Based Income
October 9, 2026--XFUNDS, a leading provider of actively managed ETFs, today announced the launch of the XFUNDS Technology Income ETF (VGTX).
VGTX is an actively managed ETF that combines exposure to U.S. information technology companies with options strategies designed to generate options premiums and cash distributions.
The AI Ecosystem: Structure, Financing, and Financial Stability Considerations
October 9, 2026-Summary
The rapid expansion of AI-related investment has become increasingly important for economic growth, financial markets, and global financial conditions. This note maps the emerging AI ecosystem through an AI Value Stack and assesses its financial stability implications and balance-sheet vulnerabilities.
Leverage Shares to Close 13 ETFs
October 8, 2026-Due to their inability to attract sufficient investment assets, the Board of Trustees of the Themes ETF Trust (the "Board") has decided to liquidate and close thirteen ETFs (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds").
WisdomTree Launches Efficient Long/Short U.S. SmallCap Equity Fund (WSLS) and Global Alpha Fund (WTAL) on Texas Stock Exchange
October 8, 2026-New ETFs expand access to systematic long/short strategies across U.S. small cap and global equity markets
WisdomTree, Inc. ("WisdomTree") (NYSE: WT),a global financial innovator,today announced the launch of the WisdomTree Efficient Long/Short U.S. SmallCap Equity Fund (WSLS) and the WisdomTree Global Alpha Fund (WTAL),both powered by AlphaBeta and listed on the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) with expense ratios of 0.88%.
