Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:First Trust Launches the First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETFJanuary 19, 2026-FT Portfolios Canada Co. ("First Trust Canada"), announced today that it has launched units of First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (the "Fund" and "RCTR"). Units of the Fund will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today. The ticker symbol for the units is RCTR. The First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF (the "Fund") seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of an index of companies that are exposed to nuclear power, net of expenses, initially the Bloomberg Nuclear Power Index. The Fund will provide exposure to the Index by holding securities of First Trust Bloomberg Nuclear Power ETF, a U.S.-listed index ETF managed by an affiliate of First Trust Canada. The Index measures the performance of companies based on their expected revenue exposure to nuclear-related activities, as well as operational and financial factors including a company's ability to scale production, capital allocation trends, customer relationships, and access to capital. Companies must also belong to one or more of the following exposure categories within the Nuclear Power Ecosystem, as determined by Bloomberg Intelligence ("BI"): Power Generation, Uranium and Equipment & Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC). Source: FT Portfolios Canada |
USCF Announces Launch of the USCF Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund (Ticker: WTIB)
December 10, 2025-USCF announced the launch of the USCF Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund (WTIB) today. WTIB seeks total return and intends to provide broad exposure to the performance of the crude oil markets (the Oil Strategy) and the performance of bitcoin (the Bitcoin Strategy) through investments in futures contracts, as well as pooled investment vehicles, such as exchange-traded products (ETPs).
Stringer Asset Management Joins Shelton Capital Management
December 10, 2025-Shelton Capital Management ("Shelton") announced today it has entered into an agreement with Stringer Asset Management ("Stringer") to acquire the assets of the firm. The transaction adds a new dimension to Shelton's offering by adding Stringer's risk-managed portfolios and preserving Stringer's entire investment team and continuity of strategy.
Calamos Investments in Growth Mode: Expands Strong Leadership Team
December 10, 2025- John Koudounis, President and CEO of Calamos Investments LLC, a leading global investment manager, announced six key additions to the firm's leadership team as part of its continued strategic expansion, including Robert "Bob" Parise Jr. as SVP, Director of Institutional and Intermediary Sales, and Paul Ticu as SVP, Head of Asset Allocation and Client Solutions.
Cohen & Steers Launches Infrastructure Opportunities and Short Duration Preferred Securities Active ETFs
December 10, 2025-Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) is adding to its suite of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the launch of two new strategies: the Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Opportunities Active ETF (NYSE Arca: CSIO) and the Cohen & Steers Short Duration Preferred and Income Active ETF (NYSE Arca: CSSD). CSIO and CSSD began trading on the NYSE Arca today.
Global X Expands Platform with Gold Miners ETF Launch
December 10, 2025-AUAU offers exposure to gold miners via a collection of companies involved in the gold mining industry
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 Gold Miners ETF (AUAU), which seeks to provide investors with exposure to the gold mining industry.
Cohen & Steers Launches Infrastructure Opportunities and Short Duration Preferred Securities Active ETFs
December 10, 2025-Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) is adding to its suite of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the launch of two new strategies: the Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Opportunities Active ETF (NYSE Arca: CSIO) and the Cohen & Steers Short Duration Preferred and Income Active ETF (NYSE Arca: CSSD). CSIO and CSSD began trading on the NYSE Arca today.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Proposes Conversion of Mutual Funds to ETFs
December 9, 2025-Combined assets of the funds are nearly $5 billion
J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced plans to convert select U.S. mutual funds to ETFs in 2026.
The proposed conversions, which are subject to Fund Board approval in February, are expected to provide benefits for investors in the mutual funds.
Warren Street Wealth Advisors Deepens Fiduciary Commitment with Launch of Warren Street Global Equity ETF (WSGE)
December 9, 2025-Warren Street Wealth Advisors announced the launch of its first exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Warren Street Global Equity ETF (NASDAQ: WSGE). The launch of WSGE reinforces the firm's commitment to delivering sophisticated, research-driven investment management strategies as part of its comprehensive suite of client services, which includes retirement planning, investment management, and tax planning & preparation.
Bitwise's BITW, the First and Largest Crypto Index Fund, To Begin Trading on NYSE Arca as Exchange-Traded Product
December 9, 2025-The $1.25 billion fund seeks to offer diversified exposure to 10 top crypto assets, including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and more.
Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset manager with over $15B in client assets, today announced that the world's largest and longest-running crypto index fund, the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF (BITW), will uplist to NYSE Arca as an exchange-traded product.1
SRN Advisors, LLC Announces Reorganization of Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF into and with Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF
December 8, 2025-SRN Advisors, LLC (SRN) announced today that the Siren DIVCON Dividend Defender ETF (CBOE: DFND), an index-based exchange-traded fund ("ETF") managed by SRN, will reorganize into and with the Siren DIVCON Leaders Dividend ETF (CBOE: LEAD) (the "Funds"), also an index-based ETF managed by SRN.
