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 |
Defiance Launches MRNX: The First Daily 2X Long ETF for Moderna, Inc.
February 4, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long MRNA ETF (MRNX), expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to innovative companies at the forefront of biotechnology and life sciences.
Defiance Launches ZETX: The First Daily 2X Long ETF for Zeta Global Holdings Corp.
February 4, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long ZETA ETF (ZETX), expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to innovative growth companies.
Amplify ETFs Enhances NDIV with Covered Calls, Targeting High Income and Capital Appreciation
February 3, 2026--NDIV targets 10% or greater total annualized income from dividends and option premiums
Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of innovative exchange-traded funds, announces enhancements to the Amplify Energy & Natural Resources Covered Call ETF (NDIV), expanding the fund's income-generating capabilities through the addition of a covered call strategy.
Purpose Investments Announces Merger of Purpose Ether Staking Corp. ETF Into Purpose Ether ETF
February 3, 2026-Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose") today announced, further to its news releases of November 19, 2025 and September 22, 2025, that it will be proceeding with the merger of Purpose Ether Staking Corp. ETF (Cboe Canada: ETHC.B) (the "Terminating Fund") into Purpose Ether ETF (TSX: ETHH.B) (the "Continuing Fund") on a tax-deferred basis (the "Merger") on or about February 13, 2025 (the "Merger Date").
Middlefield Short Duration Bond Plus ETF Begins Trading
February 3, 2026-Middlefield Limited (“Middlefield”) is pleased to announce the launch of the Middlefield Short Duration Bond Plus ETF (the "ETF" or "Bond Plus"). The ETF began trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MSBP.
The ETF is designed to deliver absolute returns through a combination of interest income and capital appreciation, while maintaining a low risk profile and reduced volatility.
VistaShares Creates Entirely New Category of ETF with Launch of BTYB, Seeking to Provide 2X the Yield of Treasuries, Weekly Distributions and Exposure to Bitcoin Price Moves
February 3, 2026-Fund brings a range of innovations to the ETF space and can play numerous meaningful roles for investors seeking duration, income and Bitcoin exposure
VistaShares, an innovative asset manager aiming to redefine thematic exposures and income strategies, today announced the launch of the VistaShares BitBonds 5 Yr Enhanced Weekly Option Income ETF (NYSE: BTYB).
Defiance Launches RCAX: The First 2X Long ETF for Red Cat Holdings, Inc.
February 3, 2026-Defiance ETFs is proud to announce the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long RCAT ETF (RCAX), expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to innovative, high-growth companies.
GraniteShares Launches First-Ever Single-Stock Autocallable ETFs: TLA and ANV
February 3, 2026-New ETFs provide access to autocallable income strategies linked to Tesla and NVIDIA through a listed ETF structure
GraniteShares today announced the launch of the GraniteShares Autocallable Tesla ETF (Ticker: TLA) and the GraniteShares Autocallable NVIDIA ETF (Ticker: ANV), the first single-stock autocallable ETFs designed to provide investors with access to autocallable income strategies linked to two of the most actively followed equities in the market.
DoubleLine Securitized Credit Converts to Exchange-Traded Fund from Mutual Fund
February 3, 2026-DSCO Trades on NYSE Arca Exchange
The DoubleLine Securitized Credit ETF (ticker DSCO) began trading this week on the NYSE Arca exchange after its conversion into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) from the DoubleLine Securitized Credit Fund, a mutual fund (former ticker DBLIX).
Innovator Expands Upon the Industry's First Dual Directional ETFs
February 2, 2026-Today, Innovator Capital Management, LLC (Innovator), the pioneer of Defined Outcome ETFsTM, builds on its track record of category-defining innovation with the February expansion of the industry's first Dual Directional ETFs.
