Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:CFTC Staff Issues Interpretation Regarding U.S. Treasury Exchange-Traded Funds as Eligible Margin Collateral for Uncleared SwapsApril 14, 2025--The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Market Participants Division today issued an interpretation to clarify the types of assets that qualify as eligible margin collateral for certain uncleared swap transactions under CFTC regulations. CFTC Regulation 23.156 lists the types of collateral that covered swaps entities can post or collect as initial margin (IM) and variation margin (VM) for uncleared swap transactions. The regulation, which includes "redeemable securities in a pooled investment fund" as eligible IM collateral, aims to identify assets that are liquid and will hold their value in times of financial stress. The interpretation clarifies the division's view that shares of certain U.S. Treasury exchange-traded funds may be considered redeemable securities in a pooled investment fund and may qualify as eligible IM and VM collateral subject to the conditions in CFTC Regulation 23.156. Source: cftc.gov |
Roundhill Announces Name Change for Roundhill Small Cap 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF (RDTE)
April 25, 2025-Roundhill Investments ("Roundhill"), a leading provider of innovative financial products, today announced a name change for the Roundhill Small Cap 0DTE Covered Call Strategy ETF (CBOE: RDTE). The changes are set forth below and are anticipated to go into effect after markets open on May 1, 2025.
Financial Stability Report
April 25, 2025-A summary of the developments in the four broad categories of vulnerabilities since the
November 2024 Financial Stability Report (FSR) is as follows:
1. Asset valuations. Asset valuations are notable. Prior to early April's market volatility, the ratio of equity prices to earnings had remained near the high end of its historical range and
an estimate of the equity premium-the compensation for risk in equity markets-remained well below average.
Leverage Shares by Themes Launches another New Single Stock Leveraged ETFs, Bringing Investors Exciting Opportunities to Amplify Exposure to Palantir (PLTR)
April 25, 2025-Leverage Shares by Themes, an issuer of innovative exchange-traded products, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new single stock leveraged ETF, available for trading starting April 25, 2025. This product is designed to equip investors to amplify returns (up and down) and dynamically participate in the performance of leading companies.
First Eagle Investments to Transfer Two Active Equity ETFs to New York Stock Exchange from NYSE Arca
April 25, 2025--Move will enhance trading experience for investors in First Eagle's Global Equity and Overseas Equity ETFs
First Eagle Investments ("First Eagle") today announced the transfer of its two active equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs)-First Eagle Global Equity ETF (FEGE) and First Eagle Overseas Equity ETF (FEOE)-from NYSE Arca, Inc. to the New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE), effective May 1, 2025.
Harbor Capital Advisors Expands Growing ETF Lineup with the Harbor Transformative Technologies ETF and Extends Partnership with Longtime Partner Jennison Associates
April 24, 2025-Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. ("Harbor"), an asset manager that curates a suite of actively managed ETFs, mutual funds, and collective investment trusts, is excited to announce that the firm is adding the Harbor Transformative Technologies ETF (TEC) to its growing lineup of ETF offerings, extending the firm's partnership of over 50 years with Jennison Associates.
CME Group to Expand Crypto Derivatives Suite with Launch of XRP Futures
April 24, 2025-CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to launch XRP futures on May 19, pending regulatory review. Market participants will have the choice to trade both a micro-sized contract (2,500 XRP) and a larger-sized contract (50,000 XRP).
ETFs are turning credit into a monthly market
April 24, 2025--Passive flows rule everything around me
It's not the most mainstream topic we cover, but FT Alphaville Towers is pretty interested in the bond market impact of ETFs. After all, it's becoming a pretty big deal, with another $120bn of inflows into fixed income ETFs already this year.
T-REX Single-Stock ETF Suite Expands to Include 2X Leveraged Exposure to GameStop and Snowflake
April 24, 2025--First ETFs in the US to offer 2x Leveraged Exposure to GME & SNOW
REX Shares ("REX"), in collaboration with Tuttle Capital Management ("Tuttle"), is pleased to announce the launch of two new 2x leveraged ETFs within the T-REX suite: the T-REX 2x Long GME Daily Target ETF (CBOE: GMEU) and the T-REX 2x Long SNOW Daily Target ETF (CBOE: SNOU).
Roundhill Investments Launches Magnificent Seven Covered Call ETF (MAGY)
April 23, 2025—MAGY launch expands the firm's Magnificent Seven ETF lineup, which currently has over $1.7 billion in AUM.1
Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, is excited to announce the launch of the Roundhill Magnificent Seven Covered Call ETF (MAGY), which begins trading on Cboe BZX today.
Direxion Adds Boeing & Exxon Mobil to Single Stock Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETF Lineup
April 23, 2025-Funds Extend Single Stock Daily LETF Leadership Role to Aerospace & Energy Trades
Direxion, a leading provider of ETFs for tactical traders, and a pioneer in Single Stock Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs, expanded its suite of high-powered trading tools with the launch of four new funds tracking the performance of The Boeing Company (BA) and Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM).
