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you are currently viewing:William Blair Investment Management Launches First ETFs, Expanding International and Emerging Markets Expertise to Active ETF MarketOctober 15, 2026-New ETFs extend firm's more than three-decade heritage in non-U.S. investing to a transparent, tax-efficient structure Both ETFs are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange today. The launch marks William Blair's entry into the active ETF market, giving advisors and investors a new way to access the firm's longstanding international and emerging markets investment capabilities. Source: William Blair Investment Management |
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%.
Direxion Launches the Direxion U.S. 500 Plus ETF
October 7, 2026-SPXP: Institutional Trend-Following Strategy, Paired with Core S&P 500(R) Exposure in One ETF
Direxion today announced the launch of the Direxion U.S. 500 Plus ETF (SPXP).
Synera Funds Announces Launch of Takumi+ ETF
October 7, 2026-Synera Funds today announced the launch of the Synera Funds Takumi+ ETF (Ticker: SMTJ) on the NYSE Arca, providing investors with access to a differentiated, actively-managed Japanese equities-focused strategy in ETF format.
Harris | Oakmark continues to expand active ETF suite targeting U.S. value opportunities
October 7, 2026-Harris | Oakmark announces the launch of a new exchange-traded fund: Oakmark U.S. Concentrated ETF (OAKL). Consistent with other Harris | Oakmark offerings, the ETF employs a value investment philosophy to identify quality companies priced at a discount to the investment team's estimate of intrinsic value and seeks competitive long-term performance by investing in focused portfolios grounded in disciplined, bottom-up research.
SEI Integrates with ICE ETF Hub to Strengthen ETF Order Management Capabilities
October 7, 2026-Integration Advances ETF Infrastructure and Supports Long-Term Growth Strategy
SEI(R) today announced it has entered into an agreement with Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., one of the world's leading providers of financial market technology and data powering global financial markets, to leverage ICE ETF Hub, an open architecture platform designed to bring efficiencies to the primary market workflow for exchange-traded products (ETPs).
VanEck Reduces CLO ETF (CLOI) Management Fee to 0.29%
October 7, 2026--Fee cut aims to enhance outcomes amid growing demand for risk-managed, efficient CLO investment exposure.
VanEck today announced a reduction in the management fee for the VanEck CLO ETF (CLOI), effective October 7, 2026. CLOI's total expense ratio will decrease from 0.36% to 0.29%.
RIAs Plan to Broaden Portfolios Beyond U.S., William Blair Investment Management Survey Finds
October 7, 2026--Active ETFs Emerge as Preferred Vehicle for International and Emerging Markets Exposure
Registered investment advisors (RIAs) increasingly view international and emerging markets exposure as essential to client portfolios and prefer active ETFs to access those markets, according to a new survey commissioned by William Blair Investment Management.
First Trust Expands Its Autocallable Income ETFs with ACYB
October 7, 2026--ACYB provides a single-ticker solution to access autocallable strategies, seeking income generation while limiting downside market volatility.
First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First Trust"), a leading exchange-traded fund ("ETF") provider and asset manager, announced it has launched the FT Vest Laddered Autocallable Buffer & Resilient Income ETF (NYSE Arca: ACYB) (the "fund").
Timothy Partners, Ltd. Names Brian Mumbert CEO
October 6, 2026-20-year Timothy Partners veteran succeeds founder Art Ally as CEO
Timothy Partners, Ltd., investment adviser to the Timothy Plan family of funds, has named Brian Mumbert chief executive officer, succeeding Timothy Plan founder Art Ally. Mumbert becomes only the second CEO in the firm's 32-year history.
Tradr Announces Liquidation of CPNX, NXPX, PONX, SMZ & TSEU
October 6, 2026-Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today announced that a plan of liquidation has been approved for the following funds:
Tradr 2X Long CPNG Daily ETF (Cboe: CPNX)
Tradr 2X Long PONY Daily ETF (Cboe: PONX)
