Americas ETP News for the Past 90 Days
ETF inflows set records in first half
July 6, 2026-Track shifting investor sentiment through our latest ETF flows analysis.
Markets in the first half of 2026 have felt less like a clean studio track and more like a Dave Matthews Band (DMB) live set-unpredictable, extended, and occasionally contradictory-but still somehow holding the crowd with positive vibes.
Trump memecoin investors lost $3.8 billion, analysis finds
July 5, 2026-Nearly 1 million people have lost a total of $3.8 billion after buying President Donald Trump's $TRUMP memecoin, according to cryptocurrency analytics firm Nansen.
First Trust Announces Changes to Investment Strategies, Name and Other Related Matters for First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF
July 2, 2026-First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF (Nasdaq Inc.: RFEM) (the "Fund"), a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III (the "Trust"), will change its investment strategies, name and other related matters, expected to occur on or around September 14, 2026.
First Trust Announces Changes to Investment Strategies, Name and Other Related Matters for First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF
July 2, 2026-First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") announces the First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Developed International ETF (Nasdaq: RFDI) (the "Fund"), a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund III (the "Trust"), will change its investment strategies, name and other related matters, expected to occur on or around September 14, 2026.
Corgi Launches 24 ETFs on Cboe BZX: 15 Leveraged 2x Daily ETFs and Nine July Series Structured Buffer ETFs
July 2, 2026-Corgi lists 14 single-stock 2x Daily ETFs plus the Corgi Quantum Computing 2x Daily ETF on June 30, each at a 0.45% expense ratio and the lowest net expense ratio of any U.S.-listed 2x daily long ETF tracking the same underlying,* and nine July Series Structured Buffer ETFs on July 2, offering built-in downside buffers at a gross expense ratio of 0.40% and net expense ratio of 0.30%.**
Direxion Readies Launch of SKHL, 2X Daily Exposure to SK hynix
July 2, 2026-SKHL Builds on Direxion's Leadership in Leveraged & Inverse Semiconductor ETFs
Direxion, a leading provider of ETFs for tactical traders, has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch the Direxion Daily SK Hynix Bull 2X ETF (SKHL).
Themes ETFs Strikes First Again: Long and Short SK Hynix ETFs Launch Alongside One of AI's Most Anticipated IPOs
July 2, 2026-SKHX and SKHZ give active traders instant, cost-efficient exposure -bullish or bearish -soon after SK Hynix hits the market.
The AI chip race just got a new arena.
Tidal Trust II Issues Statement Regarding Cboe BZX Public Reprimand Notice
July 2, 2026-Tidal Trust II ("Tidal") is issuing this notice pursuant to Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc.'s ("Exchange") Rule 14.12(e) regarding a Public Reprimand Notice ("Notice") received from the Exchange on June 26, 2026.
Centralis Group Completes Acquisition of PINE Advisor Solutions, Expanding U.S. Fund Services Capabilities
July 1, 2026--Combination enhances services for asset managers across jurisdictions and fund structures
Centralis Group ("Centralis" or "the Group"), a leading global alternative asset and corporate services provider, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of PINE Advisor Solutions ("PINE"), a U.S.-based provider of compliance, fund officer, and distribution services to asset managers.
PGIM Introduces Quarterly Outcome Periods to Growing Buffer ETF Lineup
July 1, 2026--Four new quarterly buffer ETFs offer 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% downside buffer options over an approximate three-month target outcome period
PGIM, the $1.4 trillion1 global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), has launched four S&P 500 quarterly buffer exchange-traded funds (ETFs) named the PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 5 ETF (PQV), PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 10 ETF (PQX), PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 15 ETF (PQXV) and PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 20 ETF (PQXX) ("the ETFs").
