Americas ETP News for the Past Year
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Purpose Investments Announces Increased Staking for Purpose Solana ETF
April 28, 2026-Enhanced staking powered by Purpose's proprietary in-house Solana validator infrastructure is expected to deliver higher net rewards for investors
Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose") today announced that it is increasing the proportion of Solana staked within Purpose Solana ETF (TSX: SOLL, SOLL.B, SOLL.U) (the "Fund"), effective on or about April 28. The move (from 50% staked to up to 100% staked) is designed to increase the net staking yield earned by the Fund while continuing to maintain reasonable liquidity management practices.
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Source: Purpose Investments Inc.
GraniteShares Expands YieldBOOST(TM) Lineup with Launch of CRY and XEY ETFs
April 28, 2026-New YieldBOOST TM ETFs Tied to Circle Internet Group and Ether
GraniteShares, an ETF issuer specializing in high-conviction and income-oriented ETFs, today announced the launch of two new additions to its YieldBOOSTTM lineup: the GraniteShares YieldBOOSTTM CRCL ETF (NASDAQ: CRY) and the GraniteShares YieldBOOSTTM Ether ETF (NASDAQ: XEY). Both funds will begin trading on April 28, 2026.
The new funds are designed for investors seeking the potential to generate income from some of the market’s most closely followed themes: Circle Internet Group and Ether.
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Source: GraniteShares
Vanguard Launches BondBuilderTM Model Portfolio Suite
April 28, 2026-Vanguard today announced the launch of a new suite of model portfolios constructed using Vanguard Target Maturity Corporate Bond ETFs (TMEs or BondBuilderTM TMEs), a lineup of 10 index ETFs designed to help investors build more precise and customizable fixed income portfolios.
"Financial advisors are being asked to deliver more personalized outcomes with greater efficiency," said Amma Boateng, managing director, Financial Advisor Services. "Intuitive and scalable fixed income portfolio construction through target maturity ETFs allows advisors to focus more time on improving client outcomes."
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Source: Vanguard
Inspire Investing Announces Lower Expense Ratios on 5 Faith-Based ETFs
April 28, 2026-Inspire Investing, the world's largest provider of Christian ETFs, reported expense ratio reductions on five of its exchange traded funds. These reductions range from 2.7% to 7.6% for an overall average decrease of 5.3%.
This reduction in fees is due primarily to growth of these funds that cover a broad range of investment solutions, from global and U.S. equity to fixed income and tactical strategies.
Lower expense ratios allow for greater investor return potential as the total annual operating cost of the fund shrinks in relation to asset growth. The firm's lineup of ETFs grew by 69% in new assets during 2025.
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Source: Inspire Investing
Manulife Investments Launches New All-in-One Active ETFs for Broad Diversification across Equity and Fixed Income Asset Classes
April 28, 2026--Manulife Investments announced today it has launched Manulife All-in-One ETFs. The new ETFs feature actively managed asset allocation with exposure across 15 equity and fixed income asset classes.
They are offered in three separate risk- based portfolios including Manulife Conservative ETF Portfolio (Ticker: MCAP), Manulife Balanced ETF Portfolio (Ticker: MBAP), and Manulife Growth ETF Portfolio (Ticker: MGAP). The ETFs have closed their initial offering and will begin trading on the TSX today.
"The Manulife All-in-One ETFs broaden the options available to ETF investors and are different from other Manulife ETFs offered on the platform as they are asset allocation ETFs managed by the Manulife Investment Management Multi-Asset Solutions Team and utilize Manulife ETFs as building blocks in these strategies," said Kristie Feinberg, Head of Retail, Manulife Wealth & Asset Management. "We are proud to launch these new active ETFs that are built to bring diverse exposure - as well as adaptability and flexibility to market shifts-to investors' portfolios."
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Source: Manulife Wealth & Asset Management
Defiance's Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) Surpasses $4 Billion in Assets and Earns 5-Star Morningstar Rating
April 27, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced that its Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) has surpassed $4 billion in assets under management and has earned a 5-star Morningstar(R) Rating, reflecting strong risk-adjusted performance within its peer group.
The Morningstar RatingTM is based on risk-adjusted returns for the three- and five-year periods, with QTUM rated among 221 funds (three-year) and 199 funds (five-year) in the US Fund Technology category as of March 31, 2026.
Launched in September 2018, QTUM is among the earliest ETFs to provide targeted, rules-based exposure to companies advancing quantum computing, machine learning, and related enabling technologies.
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Source: Defiance ETFs
Defiance Drone & Modern Warfare ETF (JEDI) Surpasses $100 Million in Assets Under Management in Less Than Seven Months
April 27, 2026-Rapid investor adoption underscores growing demand for targeted exposure to next-generation defense and drone technology
Defiance ETFs, a leading thematic and next-generation ETF issuer, today announced that the Defiance Drone & Modern Warfare ETF (NYSE Arca: JEDI) has surpassed $100 million in assets under management (as of 04/20/2026), reaching this milestone in less than seven months since its inception on September 25, 2025.
JEDI is designed to provide targeted exposure to the companies at the forefront of modern defense innovation, including those involved in military drones, AI-driven warfare and defense IT, unmanned systems, electronic and communication warfare, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), space warfare and satellite solutions, military cybersecurity, and military robotics.
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Source: Defiance ETFs
Defiance Launches STXL: 2X Leveraged ETF on Seagate Technology Holdings plc
April 23, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long STX ETF (STXL), expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to individual equities.
The Defiance Daily Target 2X Long STX ETF is designed for traders seeking magnified, short-term bullish exposure to Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) (the "Underlying Security").
By seeking to deliver 200% of the daily percentage change in the share price of STX, the Fund enables investors to express high-conviction, tactical views on the company within the accessibility and transparency of an exchange-traded fund.
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Source: Defiance ETFs
iREIT MarketVector Quality REIT Index ETF (IRET) to Close
April 23, 2026-Wide Moat Indexes LLC, in coordination with Tidal Investments LLC, today announced the closure and liquidation of the iREIT MarketVector Quality REIT Index ETF (Ticker: IRET) (the "Fund").
The Fund will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange at the close of regular trading on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (the "Closing Date"). Shareholders may sell their shares prior to the Closing Date through standard brokerage transactions, which may incur customary brokerage charges. After May 5, 2026, secondary market trading may no longer be available, and liquidity cannot be assured.
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Source: Tidal Financial Group
Toews Agility Shares to Launch Hedged Equity ETF June 15; Seeded via Tax-Deferred 351 ETF Exchange
April 22, 2026-New Hedged Risk ETF, HRSK Integrates Dynamic Hedging with a Tax-Aware Seeding Strategy via Section 351 ETF Exchange
Toews Asset Management, a boutique investment firm specializing in managed-risk strategies, today announced the upcoming launch of Toews Agility Shares Hedged Risk ETF (Ticker: HRSK).
Set to debut on the New York Stock Exchange June 15, 2026, the fund introduces a dual-action approach that combines U.S. large-cap equity exposure with a dynamic hedge for investors seeking long-term growth of capital and income, while limiting risk.
Overcoming Reallocation Friction: The Section 351 ETF Exchange
To facilitate immediate scale and tax awareness for new investors, HRSK will be seeded via a Section 351 ETF exchange. This allows eligible investors to transition appreciated assets into the new ETF structure tax deferred. By preserving the original cost basis, the exchange offers a path for advisors to reposition client assets without triggering immediate capital gains tax liabilities, provided all rules are followed.
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Source: Toews Asset Management
