Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:SEC Publishes Data on Exchange Traded Funds and Fund Mergers; Updated Statistics on Municipal Advisors' Transfer Agents, and Security-Based Swap DealersFebruary 5, 2026-The Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) has published two new reports on exchange traded funds and fund mergers, and updated statistics and data visualizations on municipal advisors, transfer agents, and security-based swap dealers (SBSDs). The reports provide the public with information about the growth in active ETFs and the changes in fees paid by investors when mutual funds and ETFs acquire other funds. "With more than 3600 ETFs holding assets exceeding $10 trillion, understanding this market is critical, not just because of its size, but because of its evolving dynamics" said Dr. Joshua T. White, Chief Economist and Director of the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis. "Active ETFs, while still a smaller segment of the market, are growing rapidly and now rival passive funds in number, reflecting a shift toward more actively managed strategies. At the same time, our research shows that fund mergers can deliver meaningful fee reductions for investors. These trends highlight the importance of ongoing analysis to ensure transparency and resilience in this fast-changing landscape." The two reports issued today are: The Fast-Growing Market of Active ETFs examines the general characteristics of active ETFs. Source: sec.gov |
NPF Investment Advisors Announces Launch of NPFE ETF on Cboe Global Markets
March 11, 2026-One of the first firms in West Michigan to launch an actively managed ETF
NPF Investment Advisors is proud to announce the official launch of the NPF Core Equity ETF (Ticker: NPFE), which begins trading today on Cboe Global Markets.
WisdomTree and Halo Investing Collaborate to Launch First-of-its-Kind Defined Outcome SMA Strategy, Expanding Access to Innovative Advisor Solutions
March 11, 2026-Firms officially launch the Halo-WisdomTree Structured Income Strategy, designed to deliver income, downside protection and scalable portfolio solutions for advisors navigating today's markets
SEC and CFTC Announce Historic Memorandum of Understanding Between Agencies
March 11, 2026-The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to guide coordination and collaboration between the two agencies to support lawful innovation, uphold market integrity, and ensure investor and customer protection.
Cohen & Steers Announces Plan to Convert the Cohen & Steers Future of Energy Fund to ETF
March 11, 2026-Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) today announced plans to convert the Cohen & Steers Future of Energy Fund, a U.S. mutual fund designed to capitalize on opportunities across traditional and alternative energy, into an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF"). The ETF will be managed by the same portfolio management team and pursue the same investment objectives as the current mutual fund.
PEO AlphaQuest Thematic PE ETF (LQPE) to Close
March 11, 2026- Tidal Financial Group, PEO Partners, and AlphaQuest announce the planned closure and liquidation of the PEO AlphaQuest Thematic PE ETF (NYSE: LQPE) (the "Fund"). The Fund's last day of trading is expected to be Monday, March 23, 2026, and the Fund is expected to liquidate on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Ruane Cunniff Announces Offering of Sequoia Strategy through an Actively-Managed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)
March 10, 2026-Ruane Cunniff LP (Ruane Cunniff), a firm with a 55-year history of long-term investing through concentrated, high-conviction equity strategies, today announced its decision to offer its flagship Sequoia strategy through an actively-managed ETF (Sequoia ETF).
Xtrackers by DWS Launches Equity ETF Giving Access to Europe’s Global Market Leaders
March 10, 2026--DWS, a leading European asset manager with global reach, today announced the launch of the Xtrackers Europe Market Leaders ETF (CBOE: XEML) (the "Fund"). The Fund seeks investment results that correspond generally to the performance of the STOXX(R) Europe Total Market Leaders Index, which seeks to capture the performance of European companies considered to be global leaders in their respective market segments.
Leverage Shares by Themes Debuts WLDU, Delivering 2X Global Equity Exposure, and GLWG Single-Stock ETF
March 10, 2026-Leverage Shares by Themes is pleased to announce the launch of two new 2X leveraged ETFs, available for trading beginning March 10, 2026. Built for active traders seeking dynamic ways to engage with potentially high-growth innovators, the new ETFs are designed with the goal of helping investors amplify returns (up & down) while actively participating in daily market performance.
Guardian Capital LP Expands Lineup with New Series Launches
March 10, 2026-New ETF and mutual fund series provide greater access to key actively managed strategies
Guardian Capital LP ("Guardian Capital") is pleased to announce the launch of several new series offerings of the following funds:
Fund Name: Guardian Canadian Equity Income Fund
Amplify ETFs Launches Amplify Municipal CEF High Income ETF (YYYM)
March 10, 2026-YYYM seeks tax-advantaged high monthly income through a portfolio of municipal CEFs
Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, today announced the launch of the Amplify Municipal CEF High Income ETF (YYYM), which is designed to deliver federally tax-advantaged high monthly income through diversified exposure to ˜30 U.S. municipal bond closed-end funds (CEFs).
