Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:SEC Publishes Data on Exchange Traded Funds and Fund Mergers; Updated Statistics on Municipal Advisors' Transfer Agents, and Security-Based Swap DealersFebruary 5, 2026-The Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) has published two new reports on exchange traded funds and fund mergers, and updated statistics and data visualizations on municipal advisors, transfer agents, and security-based swap dealers (SBSDs). The reports provide the public with information about the growth in active ETFs and the changes in fees paid by investors when mutual funds and ETFs acquire other funds. "With more than 3600 ETFs holding assets exceeding $10 trillion, understanding this market is critical, not just because of its size, but because of its evolving dynamics" said Dr. Joshua T. White, Chief Economist and Director of the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis. "Active ETFs, while still a smaller segment of the market, are growing rapidly and now rival passive funds in number, reflecting a shift toward more actively managed strategies. At the same time, our research shows that fund mergers can deliver meaningful fee reductions for investors. These trends highlight the importance of ongoing analysis to ensure transparency and resilience in this fast-changing landscape." The two reports issued today are: The Fast-Growing Market of Active ETFs examines the general characteristics of active ETFs. Source: sec.gov |
Roundhill Launches Pure-Play Space ETF
March 5, 2026-- MARS offers targeted exposure to companies building the space economy and the technologies enabling its real-world impact.
Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor offering innovative ETFs designed for today's investors, is pleased to announce today's launch of the Roundhill Space & Technology ETF (Cboe BZX: MARS).
YieldMax(R) HIMS Option Income Strategy ETF (HIYY) Trading Halt
March 5, 2026--Tidal Investments LLC ("Tidal") announces that the YieldMax(R) HIMS Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE Arca: HIYY) was halted to allow Tidal to evaluate the accuracy of the HIYY Net Asset Values per share (NAVs) published for March 2, 3, and 4, 2026.
YieldMax(R) HIMS Option Income Strategy ETF (HIYY) Trading Halt
March 5, 2026--Tidal Investments LLC ("Tidal") announces that the YieldMax(R) HIMS Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE Arca: HIYY) was halted to allow Tidal to evaluate the accuracy of the HIYY Net Asset Values per share (NAVs) published for March 2, 3, and 4, 2026.
US regulators say banks won't face extra capital charges on tokenized securities
March 5, 2026--U.S. banking regulators clarified on Thursday that banks should not have to hold additional capital against losses when dealing with blockchain-based securities, saying their rules are "technology neutral."
MFS Launches MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSE: BREE)
March 5, 2026-Firm's Ninth Actively Managed ETF Demonstrates Ongoing Commitment to Growing Active ETF Lineup
MFS launched the firm's ninth actively managed ETF today as MFS Blended Research(R) Emerging Markets Equity ETF (NYSE: BREE) began trading.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Launches Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF
March 5, 2026-Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced today the launch of Eaton Vance Preferred Securities and Income ETF (Nasdaq: EVPF), an actively managed ETF that seeks total return and to provide current income and may invest in preferred securities and other income-producing securities.
M.D. Sass Brings High Conviction Value Strategy to ETF Market
March 4, 2026--The firm's flagship Concentrated Value Strategy is being made available to all investors for the first time
M.D. Sass, the independent asset management firm founded and led by Martin D. Sass, today announced the launch of its first exchange-traded fund (ETF). M.D. Sass Concentrated Value (Ticker: SASS) will be managed by Ari Sass, President of the firm, and will mirror the Concentrated Value strategy he has managed for institutional clients since 2019.
BlackRock Expands Access to U.S. Leveraged Loan Market with Index ETF
March 4, 2026-Provides exposure to a traditionally hard-to-reach fixed income sector
BlackRock today announced the launch of the iShares Broad USD Floating Rate Loan ETF (CBOE: USLN), the firm's first index-based ETF providing access to U.S. dollar-denominated leveraged loans.
Dynamic launches Active Multi-Crypto ETF with digital asset pioneer 3iQ
March 4, 2026--Dynamic today announced the launch of Dynamic Active Multi-Crypto ETF (Ticker: DXMC), a liquid alternative fund that will be listed on Cboe Canada Inc. today. DXMC offers Canadian investors a simplified, actively managed gateway to a range of crypto assets.
Defiance Launches DRNL: 2X Leveraged ETF on Drones
March 3, 2026--Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Drone and Aerial Automation ETF (DRNL), expanding its lineup of leveraged thematic ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to the rapidly growing drone and aerial automation industry.
