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you are currently viewing:VanEck Enters Defined Outcome Space with Its First Buffer ETF, JULVAugust 25, 2026-First in a planned suite of defined outcome funds, the VanEck U.S. Equity Buffer ETF -July (JULV), subadvised by Lido Advisors, is designed to buffer against the first 20% of losses over a one-year period while providing upside exposure to a predetermined cap.1 Buffered outcome ETFs use investment strategies that differ from more typical products and may not be suitable for all investors. Before investing, please carefully read the prospectus to understand the fund’s strategy and associated risks. VanEck today launched the VanEck U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - July (JULV), which is designed to provide investors with exposure to the potential upside of the U.S. equity market, up to a predetermined cap, with a built-in buffer against initial losses over an annual outcome period. Source: VanEck |
William Blair Investment Management Launches First ETFs, Expanding International and Emerging Markets Expertise to Active ETF Market
October 15, 2026-New ETFs extend firm's more than three-decade heritage in non-U.S. investing to a transparent, tax-efficient structure
William Blair Investment Management today announced the launch of its first two actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs): the William Blair Emerging Markets Equity ETF (WBEM) and the William Blair International Equity ETF (WBIE).
State Street Investment Management Builds on Nearly 30 Years of Sector ETF Leadership with New Market Sector ETFs
October 14, 2026-Four new ETFs designed to track market-cap-weighted S&P 500(R) sector indexes
State Street Investment Management today announced the launch of four new State Street(R) S&P 500(R) Market Sector SPDR(R) ETFs, building on the sector ETF franchise the firm pioneered nearly 30 years ago.
PGIM to merge PGIM Jennison Focused Value Fund into PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF
October 14, 2026-Reorganization expected to become effective on or about January 15, 2027
PGIM, the $1.5 trillion1 global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), will merge the PGIM Jennison Focused Value Fund into the PGIM Jennison Focused Value ETF.
REX Shares Launches REX Peptide ETF (PEPT)
October 14, 2026-New thematic ETF targets the full peptide value chain: the drug developers, manufacturers, delivery specialists, and consumer brands behind today's GLP-1 treatments and the pipeline forming beyond obesity, in one globally diversified trade.
REX Shares ("REX"), a leading innovator in alternative ETFs, today announced the launch of the REX Peptide ETF (Ticker: PEPT), a thematic ETF built to own the peptide economy end to end.
Global X Launches Asia Semiconductor ETF to Harness Region's Industry Leadership
October 14, 2026-The Fund tracks an index focused on semiconductor design, chips, intellectual property, and software enablement
Global X Management Company LLC ("Global X"), the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X Asia Semiconductor ETF (ticker ACHP).
FINRA Launches Enhanced Investor Education and Protection Tools to Help Research Markets and Recognize Fraud
October 13, 2026-Tools Include the New Market Data and Investments Explorer, and Updated Risk and Scam Meters
In a continuing effort to empower investors with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed financial decisions and avoid fraud, FINRA announced today the launch of the Market Data and Investments Explorer, as well as enhanced Risk and Scam Meters.
Thornburg Selects SS&C to Support Its ETF Share Class Structure
October 13, 2026--SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that Thornburg Investment Management, a global investment firm with USD 62 billion1 in assets, has selected SS&C to support its exchange-traded fund (ETF) share class structure.
USCF Announces Changes to Product Line
October 9, 2026-USCF, a leading-edge provider of exchange traded product innovation, announced today that it plans to close and liquidate the below products as a result of a decision and vote by the Board of Trustees of USCF ETF Trust that approved the liquidation and dissolution of the following exchange-traded funds (each, a "Fund"):
USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund (ZSB)
LionShares Announces Liquidation of TOT
October 9, 2026--LionShares announces today the liquidation of the LionShares U.S. Equity Total Return ETF (NYSE Arca: TOT).
The Fund will allow creation and redemption of units through October 26,2026,which will be the last day of trading on the NYSE Arca,Inc.
Subversive ETFs Launches XXSP and XXQQ to Own the Market Without Elon Musk
October 9, 2026-New "Redacted" ETFs offer broad market exposure without companies founded,controlled or led by Elon Musk
Subversive ETFs today launched the Subversive S&P 500 Redacted ETF (CBOE: XXSP) and the Subversive Growth 100 Redacted ETF (CBOE: XXQQ),two actively managed funds that deliver broad exposure to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, while excluding equity securities of companies founded, controlled or led by Elon Musk.
