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you are currently viewing:William Blair Investment Management Launches First ETFs, Expanding International and Emerging Markets Expertise to Active ETF MarketOctober 15, 2026-New ETFs extend firm's more than three-decade heritage in non-U.S. investing to a transparent, tax-efficient structure Both ETFs are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange today. The launch marks William Blair's entry into the active ETF market, giving advisors and investors a new way to access the firm's longstanding international and emerging markets investment capabilities. Source: William Blair Investment Management |
REX Shares Launches REX Peptide ETF (PEPT)
October 14, 2026-New thematic ETF targets the full peptide value chain: the drug developers, manufacturers, delivery specialists, and consumer brands behind today's GLP-1 treatments and the pipeline forming beyond obesity, in one globally diversified trade.
REX Shares ("REX"), a leading innovator in alternative ETFs, today announced the launch of the REX Peptide ETF (Ticker: PEPT), a thematic ETF built to own the peptide economy end to end.
Global X Launches Asia Semiconductor ETF to Harness Region's Industry Leadership
October 14, 2026-The Fund tracks an index focused on semiconductor design, chips, intellectual property, and software enablement
Global X Management Company LLC ("Global X"), the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X Asia Semiconductor ETF (ticker ACHP).
FINRA Launches Enhanced Investor Education and Protection Tools to Help Research Markets and Recognize Fraud
October 13, 2026-Tools Include the New Market Data and Investments Explorer, and Updated Risk and Scam Meters
In a continuing effort to empower investors with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed financial decisions and avoid fraud, FINRA announced today the launch of the Market Data and Investments Explorer, as well as enhanced Risk and Scam Meters.
Thornburg Selects SS&C to Support Its ETF Share Class Structure
October 13, 2026--SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced that Thornburg Investment Management, a global investment firm with USD 62 billion1 in assets, has selected SS&C to support its exchange-traded fund (ETF) share class structure.
USCF Announces Changes to Product Line
October 9, 2026-USCF, a leading-edge provider of exchange traded product innovation, announced today that it plans to close and liquidate the below products as a result of a decision and vote by the Board of Trustees of USCF ETF Trust that approved the liquidation and dissolution of the following exchange-traded funds (each, a "Fund"):
USCF Sustainable Battery Metals Strategy Fund (ZSB)
LionShares Announces Liquidation of TOT
October 9, 2026--LionShares announces today the liquidation of the LionShares U.S. Equity Total Return ETF (NYSE Arca: TOT).
The Fund will allow creation and redemption of units through October 26,2026,which will be the last day of trading on the NYSE Arca,Inc.
Subversive ETFs Launches XXSP and XXQQ to Own the Market Without Elon Musk
October 9, 2026-New "Redacted" ETFs offer broad market exposure without companies founded,controlled or led by Elon Musk
Subversive ETFs today launched the Subversive S&P 500 Redacted ETF (CBOE: XXSP) and the Subversive Growth 100 Redacted ETF (CBOE: XXQQ),two actively managed funds that deliver broad exposure to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, respectively, while excluding equity securities of companies founded, controlled or led by Elon Musk.
XFUNDS Launches VGTX to Pair Technology Stocks with Options-Based Income
October 9, 2026--XFUNDS, a leading provider of actively managed ETFs, today announced the launch of the XFUNDS Technology Income ETF (VGTX).
VGTX is an actively managed ETF that combines exposure to U.S. information technology companies with options strategies designed to generate options premiums and cash distributions.
The AI Ecosystem: Structure, Financing, and Financial Stability Considerations
October 9, 2026-Summary
The rapid expansion of AI-related investment has become increasingly important for economic growth, financial markets, and global financial conditions. This note maps the emerging AI ecosystem through an AI Value Stack and assesses its financial stability implications and balance-sheet vulnerabilities.
Leverage Shares to Close 13 ETFs
October 8, 2026-Due to their inability to attract sufficient investment assets, the Board of Trustees of the Themes ETF Trust (the "Board") has decided to liquidate and close thirteen ETFs (each, a "Fund" and collectively, the "Funds").
