Americas ETP News for the Past 90 Days
Moody's cuts America's pristine credit rating, citing rising debt
May 17, 2025--Moody's U.S. credit rating now at 'Aa1'
Agency's outlook on the country 'stable'
Moody's cites rising debt and interest costs
Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating on Friday due to concerns about the nation's growing, $36 trillion debt pile, in a move that could complicate President Donald Trump's efforts to cut taxes and send ripples through global markets.
First Trust Portfolios Canada Announces Cap, Buffer and Dates of May Buffer ETF
May 17, 2025-FT Portfolios Canada Co. ("First Trust Canada"), announced today that the cap, buffer and dates for the next Target Outcome Period for the First Trust Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF- May (MAYB.F) (the "fund" or "May Buffer ETF") are as follows:
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State of Wisconsin Investment Board No Longer Holds $321M in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Shares
May 16, 2025--Despite exiting its position on BlackRock's IBIT, the agency still holds over $34 million in Coinbase, Robinhood, and Marathon Digital shares.
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), an independent agency handling assets for Wisconsin's retirement and state investment funds, has divested its shares of BlackRock's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Leverage Shares by Themes continues product expansion with a new single stock Leveraged ETF, bringing investors an exciting opportunity to amplify exposure to Broadcom (AVGO)
May 16, 2025--Leverage Shares by Themes, an issuer of innovative exchange-traded products, is excited to announce the launch of a new single stock leveraged ETF, available for trading starting May 16, 2025. This product is designed to equip investors to amplify returns (up and down) and dynamically participate in the performance of leading companies.
Purpose Investments Expands Canada's Leading Crypto ETF Lineup With Launch of Core Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
May 15, 2025--Designed for advisors and investors with a long-term horizon, these two new ETFs offer direct exposure to Bitcoin and Ether through a simplified, cost-efficient structure.
Harbor Capital Advisors Expands Growing ETF Lineup with the Harbor Emerging Markets Select ETF and Extends Partnership with C WorldWide Asset Management
May 15, 2025-Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. ("Harbor"), an asset manager that curates a suite of actively managed ETFs, collective investment trusts, and mutual funds is excited to announce that the firm is adding the Harbor Emerging Markets Select ETF (EMES) to its growing lineup of ETF offerings, extending the firm's partnership with C WorldWide Asset Management ("C WorldWide").
Harbor Capital Advisors Expands Growing ETF Lineup with the Harbor Emerging Markets Select ETF and Extends Partnership with C WorldWide Asset Management
May 15, 2025--HHarbor Capital Advisors, Inc. ("Harbor"), an asset manager that curates a suite of actively managed ETFs, collective investment trusts, and mutual funds is excited to announce that the firm is adding the Harbor Emerging Markets Select ETF (EMES) to its growing lineup of ETF offerings, extending the firm's partnership with C WorldWide Asset Management ("C WorldWide").
VanEck Launches NODE ETF: Actively Managed Exposure to the Growing Digital Assets Economy
May 14, 2025-NODE provides broad exposure to digital transformation companies and digital assets instruments. Active management rebalances the fund in line with crypto market cycle indicators, bringing dynamic volatility management to investing in the onchain economy.
Innovator Launches Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETF (Ticker: BFRZ)-A New Approach to 100% Downside Protection*
May 13, 2025--Innovator Capital Management, LLC (Innovator), pioneer and provider of the largest lineup of Defined Outcome ETFTM, today announced the launch of the Innovator Equity Managed 100 Buffer ETTM (BFRZ). The ETF is designed to offer investors 100% downside protection, before fees and expenses, while maintaining exposure to U.S. large-cap equities.
Lazard Asset Management Completes Conversion of Mutual Fund to Launch International Dynamic Equity ETF
May 12, 2025--Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF is designed to capitalize on a diversified portfolio of international equities
Lazard today announced that it has completed the conversion of the Lazard International Equity Advantage mutual fund into the exchange-traded fund (ETF), Lazard International Dynamic Equity ETF (NYSE: IEQ), listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
