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you are currently viewing:Westwood to Launch Westwood Salient Enhanced Power & Infrastructure ETF (PWRX) as the First New ETF on the Texas Stock ExchangeAugust 20, 2026-Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), a leading boutique asset manager, today announced plans to launch the Westwood Salient Enhanced Power & Infrastructure ETF (TXSE: PWRX) on September 17, 2026. PWRX will be the first new ETF to launch on the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE). "Westwood is delighted that PWRX will be the first new ETF listing on the Texas Stock Exchange. We think it is fitting that a Dallas-based manager and a Houston-based energy team are helping to open a Texas exchange with an ETF focused on the industries powering the country's future," said Brian Casey, Chief Executive Officer of Westwood Holdings Group. Source: Westwood Holdings Group Inc |
Guinness Atkinson Launches Global Innovators ETF Share Class (GAIQ)
August 12, 2026-New ETF share class of the Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund begins trading August 12, 2026
Guinness Atkinson Asset Management today announced the launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) share class of the Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund. The new ETF share class trades under the ticker symbol GAIQ on NYSE Arca beginning August 12, 2026.
Cohen & Steers Launches Real Assets Active ETF (CSRA)
August 12, 2026-Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) today announced it has launched the Cohen & Steers Real Assets Active ETF (CSRA). This ETF harnesses the firm's four decades of leadership in listed real assets to offer an actively managed, diversified solution investing across real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and commodities.
Tradr Expands Lineup with Leveraged Funds on Everspin, SiTime and UMC
August 11, 2026---Adds three semiconductor-focused leveraged ETFs, including first-to-market funds on MRAM and SITM
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today announced the launch of three new leveraged single-stock ETFs.
Leverage Shares by Themes Launches Three New 2X ETFs Targeting AI, Infrastructure and Connectivity Leaders
August 11, 2026-Leverage Shares by Themes is pleased to announce the launch of three new leveraged single-stock ETFs: LITG, STLL, and MXLL, available for trading beginning August 11, 2026.
Designed for active traders seeking amplified daily exposure to innovative and high-growth companies, these ETFs provide 2X daily leveraged exposure to their respective underlying stocks in a convenient ETF structure.
BlackRock Canada launches ETF with 3% Bitcoin allocation
August 10, 2026---BlackRock Canada has launched an exchange-traded fund that combines global equities with a 3% Bitcoin allocation, giving Canadian investors both exposures through one TSX-listed product.
BlackRock Canada has launched an exchange-traded fund that combines global equities with a 3% Bitcoin allocation, giving Canadian investors both exposures through one TSX-listed product.
BMO and REX Shares Launch MicroSectorsTM 3× Long and -3× Short High Yield and Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETNs (Cboe BZX: HYGU, HYGD, LQDU, LQDD)
August 10, 2026-- Bank of Montreal ("BMO") and REX Shares, LLC ("REX") announced today the launch of the following Exchange Traded Notes("ETNs") issued by BMO:
ETN Title: 3× Long High Yield Corporate Bond (HYG) due July 31, 2046 (the "HYGU ETNs")
Ticker: HYGU
Exposure
Type: 3× (long)
Exchange Traded Concepts and ARIAM Global launch ARIA an Actively Managed ETF Led by a Portfolio Manager with a Ph.D. in AI and Computer Science
August 10, 2026---ARIA Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: ARIA) pairs proprietary machine-learning analytics with disciplined value investing and direct exposure to U.S. and Asian markets.
Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC ("ETC") today announced, in conjunction with ARIAM Global Inc., the launch of the ARIA Opportunities ETF (NYSE Arca: ARIA), an actively managed fund designed and led by a portfolio manager with a Ph.D. in AI and computer science.
Goldman Sachs Launches New Actively Managed ETFs For Fixed-Income Investors
August 10, 2026---Goldman Sachs Asset Management launches new ETFs, GCPB and GINC, targeting diverse income strategies for fixed-income investors.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management has launched two new actively managed ETFs aimed at diversifying investors' fixed-income portfolios.
Grayscale quietly drops Cardano, Polkadot and Hedera ETF plans
August 10, 2026--The asset manager said it no longer intends to proceed with the offerings. None became effective, and no securities were issued or sold.
Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments has dropped plans for exchange-traded funds tied to Cardano's ADA, Polkadot's DOT and Hedera's HBAR, withdrawing three registration statements from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) late Friday.
The RBC iShares Alliance Expands Lineup with Two New ETFs
August 10, 2026---Today, the RBC iShares alliance expands its exchange traded fund (ETF) lineup with the launch of two new iShares ETFs (each an 'iShares Fund’ and collectively, the ‘iShares Funds').
