Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:First Trust Launches the First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETFJanuary 19, 2026-FT Portfolios Canada Co. ("First Trust Canada"), announced today that it has launched units of First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (the "Fund" and "RCTR"). Units of the Fund will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today. The ticker symbol for the units is RCTR. The First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (the "Fund") seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of an index of companies that are exposed to nuclear power, net of expenses, initially the Bloomberg Nuclear Power Index. The Fund will provide exposure to the Index by holding securities of First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF, a U.S.-listed index ETF managed by an affiliate of First Trust Canada. The Index measures the performance of companies based on their expected revenue exposure to nuclear-related activities, as well as operational and financial factors including a company's ability to scale production, capital allocation trends, customer relationships, and access to capital. Companies must also belong to one or more of the following exposure categories within the Nuclear Power Ecosystem, as determined by Bloomberg Intelligence ("BI"): Power Generation, Uranium and Equipment & Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC). Source: FT Portfolios Canada |
Exchange Traded Concepts Announces Launch of the MIG Core ETF (MIGO)
February 23, 2026--Exchange Traded Concepts (ETC), a leader in providing innovative ETF solutions, is delighted to introduce the new MIG Core ETF in conjunction with MIG Capital, LLC.
Fourth-quarter U.S. GDP up just 1.4%, badly missing estimate; inflation firms at 3%
February 20, 2026--Gross domestic produce rose at an annualized rate of just 1.4%, according to the Commerce Department, well below the Dow Jones estimate for a 2.5% gain.
The department estimated that the government shutdown, which ran through the first half of the quarter, probably took about 1 percentage point off economic growth.
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in December as Imports Rise, Exports Fall
February 20, 2026--The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported Thursday that the U.S. goods and services trade deficit increased to $70.3 billion in December 2025, up $17.3 billion from a revised $53.0 billion in November.
Exports declined to $287.3 billion while imports rose to $357.6 billion. The increase reflected a larger goods deficit and a smaller services surplus.
VanEck Expands Emerging Market and Sector Investing Suites with Launch of India Select ETF (INDZ) and Communications Services TruSector ETF (TRUC)
February 19, 2026--Actively managed INDZ combines fundamental research with systematic discipline to identify high-quality Indian companies with durable return potential, reinforcing VanEck's high-conviction view on India's structural growth story.
TRUC is latest addition to VanEck's "TruSector" family, which allow investors to track sector benchmarks with far greater precision than traditional sector funds.
SS&C ALPS Advisors Launches Actively Managed ETF Targeting SMR, Nuclear and Technology Opportunities
February 19, 2026--SS&C ALPS Advisors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC), has launched the ALPS Nautilus SMR, Nuclear & Technology ETF (NYSE Arca: SMRF) (the "Fund").
SMRF provides targeted exposure to the nuclear and small modular reactor (SMR) value chain, complemented by a curated artificial intelligence and technology sleeve (explicitly capped at 25%).
ProShares Launches IQMM, the First Money Market ETF for the GENIUS Act
February 19, 2026--A conservative money market ETF investing in short-term U.S. Treasuries.
ProShares, a premier provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the ProShares GENIUS Money Market ETF (IQMM), the first money market ETF to meet the stringent requirements of the GENIUS Act, making it eligible for investment for stablecoin reserves.
Leverage Shares by Themes Expands 2X Single-Stock ETF Lineup with Targeted Exposure to American Express and Freeport
February 19, 2026--LLeverage Shares by Themes is pleased to announce the launch of two new 2X single-stock leveraged ETFs, available for trading beginning February 19, 2026. Built for active traders seeking dynamic ways to engage with potentially high-growth innovators, these products are designed with the goal of helping investors amplify returns (up & down) while actively participating in the daily performance of American Express and Freeport-McMoRan
Approval of FIS Bright Portfolios Focused Equity ETF Reorganization
February 19, 2026--FIS Bright Portfolios Focused Equity ETF (NYSE: BRIF) ("BRIF" or the "Fund") reconvened a special meeting of shareholders earlier today (the "Special Meeting"). At the Special Meeting, the Fund's shareholders were asked to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization pursuant to which BRIF will be reorganized into FIS Trust, as approved by BRIF's Board of Trustees.
Streamex Announces Official Launch Date of GLDY, a Yield Bearing Gold-Backed Tokenized Security
February 19, 2026--GLDY will launch February 25, 2026, introducing an institutional-grade yield generating gold backed asset
Streamex Corp. ("Streamex") (NASDAQ: STEX), a commodity focused real-world asset tokenization company, today announced the official launch date of GLDY, a gold-backed, tokenized security designed to provide exposure to physical gold while generating yield. GLDY is scheduled to launch on February 25, 2026.
Westwood Enhanced Income SeriesTM ETF Platform Surpasses $250 Million in Assets
February 19, 2026--Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), a leading boutique asset manager, today announced the Westwood Enhanced Income SeriesTM ETFs, a key component of Westwood’s growing ETF platform, has surpassed $250 million in assets under management (AUM).
