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you are currently viewing:First Trust Expands ETF Lineup with Launch of Three New Single Stock Target Income ETFs(R)August 19, 2026- First Trust Advisors L.P. ("First Trust"), a leading provider of exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") and outcome-based strategies, announced the launch of three new actively managed ETFs, collectively referred to as the "Single Stock Target Income ETFs" or "the funds." These Single Stock Target Income ETFs each seek to provide current income with a secondary objective of providing capital appreciation, through direct and synthetic exposure to a single target company (the "underlying security" collectively, the "underlying securities"). The underlying securities consist of companies that First Trust considers to be "Market Leaders." They are typically among the world's largest companies by market capitalization and are significantly important to a sector, industry, or theme, with strong brand recognition and a history of product innovation. FT Vest TSLA & Target Income ETF (CBOE BZX: XVTS) provides exposure to Tesla Corporation (TSLA) Source: First Trust Advisors L.P. |
Ai Funds Launches HIAI, Bringing the Next Wave of AI-Managed Investing to the ETF Market
August 21, 2026-HIAI is powered by Ai Funds' disciplined, systematic, active AI Investment Model, BAILA(R), which responds as markets evolve
Ai Funds, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser specializing in AI-Managed investment strategies, today announced the launch of its first ETF: the Ai Funds High Conviction US Equity AI-Managed ETF (HIAI). HIAI begins trading today on the Cboe BZX Exchange.
Defiance ETFs Announces Closure of Select Funds
August 21, 2026-Tidal Financial Group and Defiance ETFs today announced their decision to close and liquidate eight exchange-traded funds listed on various exchanges as indicated below:
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long LMND ETF (Nasdaq: LMNX)
Defiance Daily Target 2X Long ZETA ETF (NYSE Arca: ZETX)
T. Rowe Price agrees to acquire fixed income asset manager F/m Investments
August 20, 2026-Deal would more than double assets invested in T. Rowe Price fixed-income ETFs
F/m manages $19 billion in assets, including more than $10 billion across 20 ETFs
Terms are undisclosed after F/m received multiple expressions of interest, Morris told Reuters
Westwood to Launch Westwood Salient Enhanced Power & Infrastructure ETF (PWRX) as the First New ETF on the Texas Stock Exchange
August 20, 2026-Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), a leading boutique asset manager, today announced plans to launch the Westwood Salient Enhanced Power & Infrastructure ETF (TXSE: PWRX) on September 17, 2026. PWRX will be the first new ETF to launch on the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE).
Guggenheim Investments Expands Active ETF Platform with Launch of Two New ETFs
August 20, 2026-GEEQ and GCLO extend Guggenheim's active ETF lineup into enhanced equity income and investment grade CLOs
Guggenheim Investments, a global asset management company with more than $367 billion in total assets,1 today announced the launch of two additional actively managed ETFs: Guggenheim Enhanced Equity Income ETF (NYSE: GEEQ) and Guggenheim Investment Grade CLO ETF (NYSE: GCLO).
Harbor Capital Launches Munificent Seven ETF, Expanding Its AI Exposure Platform Beyond Technology to the Physical Infrastructure Powering Artificial Intelligence
August 20, 2026-Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. ("Harbor"), an asset manager focused on delivering differentiated investment solutions, today announced the launch of the Munificent Seven ETF (Ticker: BBLS), an actively managed thematic ETF designed to provide investors with exposure to the global energy and infrastructure companies believed to be positioned to benefit from the rapidly growing physical demands of AI, or artificial intelligence.
State Street Investment Management Announces Changes to ETF Lineup
August 20, 2026--State Street Investment Management today announced plans to close and liquidate the following ETFs (the "Liquidating ETFs") based on a review of its ETF offerings.
ETF Name:State Street(R) SPDR(R) S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF
Ticker: SIMS
ProShares Launches Suite of Autocallable Income ETFs
August 20, 2026--Three new ETFs provide simpler access to autocallable strategies linked to the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and Russell 2000
ProShares, a premier provider of ETFs, today announced the launch of three new Autocallable Income ETFs, offering investors a simpler way to access autocallable strategies with the liquidity, transparency, and convenience of an ETF.
ARK Invest Launches Its First Income Strategy, ARKY, Targeting 17.5% Income Through Its Innovation Equity Universe
August 19, 2026-Where Innovation Meets Income, ARK Presents a Compelling New Opportunity For Investors
ARK Investment Management LLC ("ARK" or "ARK Invest"), an investment adviser focused solely on disruptive innovation, today announced the launch of the ARK Active Autocallable Income ETF (ARKY).
BMO and REX Shares Launch MicroSectorsTM 3× Long and -3× Short Brazil, Japan and Taiwan ETNs (Cboe BZX: BRZL, BRZD, JPNU, JPND, TAWN, TPEI)
August 19, 2026-Bank of Montreal ("BMO") and REX Shares, LLC ("REX") today announced the launch of the following Exchange Traded Notes ("ETNs") issued by BMO:
ETN Title:MicroSectorsTM 3× Long Brazil ETNs due July 31, 2046 (the "BRZL ETNs")
Ticker: BRZL
Exposure Type: 3× (long)
