Americas ETP News for the Past Year
If your looking for specific news, using the search function will narrow down the results
Tradr to Launch Leveraged ETFs on CLSK, COHR and LEU
February 18, 2026--All three strategies represent first-to-market exposures on growth names
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, announced that it expects to launch three first-to-market single stock leveraged ETFs on Thursday, February 19.
The Cboe-listed funds seek to deliver either two times the inverse (-200%) or two times long (200%) the daily performance of a specific underlying stock.
Expected Tradr launches:
Tradr 2X Short CLSK Daily ETF (Cboe: CLSZ) -tracks CleanSpark Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK)
view more
Source: Tradr ETFs
Ultumus and 28Stone Partner to Launch Atlas: a Next-Generation ETF and Index Data Platform to Evolve with Client Needs
February 18, 2026--Ultumus, a leading provider of ETF and index data, calculations, and workflow solutions, has partnered with 28Stone Consulting (28Stone), provider of technology and software consulting services to the financial services industry, to launch Atlas, a next-generation platform for comprehensive index data coverage.
Built as an evolving platform, it enables rapid responsiveness to market requirements and the delivery of new capabilities on a continuous basis.
Atlas delivers measurably faster ETF data views and quick index rebalance calculations alongside workflow improvements including clearer dividend data, more consistent FX handling, and enhanced search functionality. These capabilities reflect direct client input gathered throughout the development process – from initial feature prioritization through interface design and workflow optimization - ensuring the platform addresses real operational needs across the ETF ecosystem.
view more
Source: 28Stone; Ultumus
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, January 27-28, 2026
February 18, 2026--Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization. Inflation remains somewhat elevated.
The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. Uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated.
The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate.
In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3‑1/2 to 3-3/4 percent. In considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks. The Committee is strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2 percent objective.
view more
Source: federalreserve.gov
Grayscale Sui Staking ETF (Ticker: GSUI) Launches on NYSE Arca with Staking
February 18, 2026--GSUI Delivers Targeted Exposure to Sui, the Next-Generation Smart Contract Platform
Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform*, today announced Grayscale(R) Sui Staking ETF (Ticker: GSUI), has begun trading on NYSE Arca, offering investors exposure to SUI while seeking to capture staking rewards generated through participation in the Sui network.
view more
Source: Grayscale Investments
Defiance Launches COPZ: The First Daily 2X Long ETF For Copper Miners
February 18, 2026--Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long Copper ETF (COPZ), expanding its lineup of single-stock and single-ETF leveraged products designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to the copper mining industry and materials sector.
COPZ is designed for traders seeking magnified, short-term bullish exposure to the Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: COPX), an exchange-traded fund focused on global companies involved in copper mining and exploration. By seeking to deliver 200% of the daily percentage change in the share price of COPX, the Fund allows investors to express tactical upside views on the copper mining industry within the accessibility and transparency of an exchange-traded fund.
view more
Source: Defiance ETFs
Westwood Holdings Group Announces Liquidation of Westwood LBRTY Global Equity ETF
February 17, 2026--Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), a leading boutique asset manager, today announced plans to close and liquidate the Westwood LBRTY Global Equity ETF (NYSE Arca: BFRE) following an ongoing review of ETF offerings.
The last day of trading of the Fund's shares on the NYSE Arca will be Friday, February 27, 2026 ("Closing Date"), which will also be the last day the Fund will accept creation units from authorized participants.
Shareholders may sell their holdings in the Fund prior to the Closing Date and customary brokerage charges may apply to these transactions. Authorized participants may redeem baskets of shares for a pro rata portion of the Fund's portfolio on hand through the Closing Date.
view more
Source: Westwood Holdings Group Inc
ETFGI reports ETFs Industry in the US reaches record US$13.96 trillion in Assets and Highest-Ever Monthly Inflows at the end of January
February 13, 2026--ETFGI reported today that assets invested in the ETFs industry in the United States reached a new record of US$13.96 trillion at the end of January.
During January,the ETFs industry in the United States gathered record net inflows of US$166.65 billion,according to ETFGI's January 2026 US ETFs and ETPs industry landscape insights report,the monthly report which is part of an annual paid-for research subscription service.
ETFGI is a leading independent research and consultancy firm with 14 years of experience,recognized for its expertise in subscription research,consulting services,industry events,and ETF TV, covering global ETF industry trends (All dollar values in USD unless otherwise noted.)
Highlights
Assets invested in U.S. ETFs climbed to a record $13.96 trillion at the end of January, surpassing the previous high of $13.43 trillion set in December 2025.
Industry assets rose 4.0% year‑to‑date, increasing from $13.43 trillion at year‑end 2025 to $13.96 trillion at the end of January 2026.
January net inflows reached an all-time monthly record of $166.65 billion, exceeding the $90.25 billion gathered in January 2025 and the prior third-highest January inflows of $78.78 billion in 2018.
January marked the 45th consecutive month of net inflows for the U.S. ETF industry.
view more
Source: ETFGI
Wedbush Launches Core ETF in Partnership with Indiggo Making Corporate Leadership Outcomes Investable
February 13, 2026--EXEQ seeks to offer exposure to the top U.S. large-cap companies that we believe demonstrate superior leadership execution, powered by Indiggo's AI-driven analytics and decades of leadership research.
Wedbush Fund Advisers LLC, in partnership with Indiggo LLC, launched the Wedbush ReturnOnLeadership(R) U.S. Large-Cap ETF (Ticker: EXEQ), a research-driven core equity strategy designed to give investors targeted exposure to the top 50 U.S. large-cap companies demonstrating superior corporate leadership execution.
EXEQ is built on Indiggo's proprietary ReturnOnLeadership(R) (ROL(R)) framework and supported by more than 10 years of proprietary data demonstrating that companies with higher ROL(R) scores have historically exhibited stronger financial performance across multiple metrics. EXEQ tracks the Solactive Indiggo ReturnOnLeadership(R) US Large-Cap Index, an innovative benchmark that transforms leadership quality into a measurable, rules-based investment factor.
view more
Source: Wedbush Fund Advisers, LLC
Xtrackers by DWS Repositions Equity ETF to Provide Access to Large U.S. Companies with Reduced Dependence on Big Tech
February 12, 2026--DWS, a leading European asset manager with global reach, today announced the repositioning and renaming of one of its equity ETFs: The Xtrackers S&P 500 Value Scored & Screened ETF has become the Xtrackers S&P 100 Ex Top 20 ETF (CBOE: XOEX) (the "Fund"). As part of its repositioning, the Fund has changed its underlying index and now tracks the S&P 100 Ex-Top 20 Select Index.
The S&P 100 Ex-Top 20 Select Index is designed to measure the capped market capitalization weighted performance of companies in the S&P 100, excluding the largest 20 companies ranked by float-adjusted market capitalization. The exclusion of the top 20 companies results in a "Next 80" exposure that remains rooted in large-cap, blue-chip stocks from a diverse range of industries.
view more
Source: DWS Group
Fidelity Investments Expands Active ETF Lineup With Two CLO ETFs: Fidelity AAA CLO ETF (FAAA) and Fidelity CLO ETF (FCLO)
February 12, 2026--FAAA and FCLO Broaden Investors' ETF Options and Opportunities for Diversification Through Access to the Collateralized Loan Obligation Market
New ETFs are Competitively Priced and Fees Waived for First 12 Months
Fidelity Investments(R) today announced the launch of Fidelity AAA CLO ETF (FAAA) and Fidelity CLO ETF (FCLO), two active ETFs that offer investors access to the collateralized loan obligation (CLO) market.
The ETFs are listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC and available today commission-free for individual investors and financial advisors through Fidelity's online brokerage platforms.
FAAA and FCLO both seek to generate income by investing in CLOs. FAAA normally invests at least 80% of its assets in CLOs that are rated AAA, while FCLO invests the majority of its assets in CLOs rated from BBB+ to B- or the equivalent1. Learn more about CLO ETFs and their features in this Fidelity Viewpoints article, "A new way to seek extra yield."
view more
Source: fidelity.com
