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 |
Invesco Advances Its Fixed Income ETF Lineup with Launch of Four New Funds
February 25, 2026-New ETFs deepen Invesco's fixed income lineup, supporting a comprehensive, diversified suite built to meet evolving investor needs.
Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading global asset management firm, announced today the launch of four fixed income ETFs that further strengthen the firm's long-standing fixed income ETF lineup.
21shares Launches Spot Sui ETF (TSUI) in the United States
February 24, 2026--U.S. spot ETF expands regulated access to the Sui ecosystem as institutional momentum accelerates
21shares, one of the world's leading issuers of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the 21shares Spot SUI ETF (TSUI), which has officially started trading on Nasdaq.
Exchange Traded Concepts Announces Launch of II Technology's ARMOR Core Risk-Managed ETF (RMRC)
February 24, 2026--Exchange Traded Concepts (ETC), a leader in providing innovative ETF solutions, is delighted to introduce the new ARMOR Core Risk-Managed ETF in conjunction with II Technology.
"We are very excited to work with II Technology to bring this new product to market," says J. Garrett Stevens, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer of Exchange Traded Concepts.
Tradr's SNXX Surges to $650 Million in Under a Month, Setting Industry Growth Record
February 24, 2026--Tradr 2X Long SNDK Daily ETF Becomes Fastest Growing ETF of the Past 12 Months
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today announced that the Tradr 2X Long SNDK Daily ETF (Cboe: SNXX) has become the fastest growing ETF launched in the past 12 months, as measured by average assets gathered per day since inception
Direxion Delivers Four New 2X Bull Single Stock Leveraged ETFs for High Conviction Stock Traders
February 24, 2026--New ETFs Tied to ASML, BABA, MRVL, and SOFI Bring Direxion's Single Stock Leveraged & Inverse Suite to 55 Fund Offerings
Direxion, the leader in Single Stock Leveraged & Inverse ETFs, today announced four new ETFs, offering 2X daily amplified exposure to ASML Holding (ASML), Alibaba Group (BABA), Marvell Technology, Inc. (MRVL), and SoFi Technologies Inc. (SOFI)
Innovator Launches New Suite of Uncapped, Hedged-Equity ETFs
February 24, 2026-- Innovator Capital Management, LLC "the pioneer of Defined Outcome ETFs™, today announced the launch of the industry's first Managed Buffer ETFs(R)- a new suite designed to make hedged equity exposure easier to implement and maintain across market cycles.
Defiance's Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) Surpasses $3.5 Billion in Assets
February 24, 2026--Defiance ETFs today announced that its Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) has surpassed $3,5 billion in assets under management and has earned a 5-star Morningstar(R) Rating, reflecting strong risk-adjusted performance within its peer group.
Leveraged Funds and The Active Trading Boom-Inside the Mind of the Active Trader
February 24, 2026-Executive Summary
For decades, investors have been searching for an edge. A way to double down or amplify their beliefs about certain stocks or sectors without using complex instruments or signing lengthy margin agreements.
Lately, they've found a home in leveraged exchange-traded funds and notes (ETFs and ETNs), which have caught fire since the beginning of COVID and the latest active trading renaissance.
US retail investors fuel surge in leveraged ETF trading, study shows
February 24, 2026-Retail investors drive 90% of leveraged single-stock ETF trading
SEC resists asset managers' push for more leveraged products
Number of leveraged single stock ETFs has soared 318% since January 2025
DWS Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF Debuts in U.S.
February 23, 2026--STOXX Ltd., part of the ISS STOXX group of companies, announced its expanding collaboration with DWS, with DWS' launch of its Xtrackers Europe Defense Technologies ETF tracking the STOXX(R) Europe Total Market Defence Space and Cybersecurity Innovation 50-25 index.
