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you are currently viewing:Defiance Launches VIXI: Enhanced Long Volatility ETF with Leveraged Short S&P 500 ExposureAugust 8, 2025--Defiance ETFs, a pioneer in thematic and leveraged investment solutions, today announced the launch of the Defiance Enhanced Long Vol ETF (VIXI). The Fund seeks enhanced total return by combining approximately 0.75x to 1x long exposure to VIX futures with 1.5x to 2x leveraged short exposure to the S&P 500 Index. Through this dual-strategy approach, VIXI is designed to benefit from periods of heightened volatility and declining equity markets. VIXI offers a way for active investors to gain targeted exposure to market volatility while simultaneously hedging against U.S. equity downturns. By pairing long VIX futures exposure with a leveraged short position on the S&P 500, the Fund provides a distinct tool to help navigate uncertain markets and potentially capitalize on volatility spikes. Source: Defiance ETFs |
Tradr Readies Leveraged Single-Stock ETFs on ALAB and DDOG
August 8, 2025--First-to-market 2X ETFs on Astera Labs and Datadog set to trade on Tuesday
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, announced today that it expects to launch two first-to-market leveraged single-stock ETFs on Astera Labs Inc. (Nasdaq: ALAB) and Datadog Inc. (Nasdaq: DDOG) on Tuesday, August 12.
U.S. Global Investors Launches Its Smart Beta 2.0 SEA ETF on the Mexican Stock Exchange, Joining JETS and GOAU
August 8, 2025--U.S. Global Investors, Inc. (NASDAQ: GROW) (the "Company"), a registered investment advisory firm[1] with expertise in gold mining stocks and the airline industry, today is pleased to announce that its shipping ETF, the U.S. Global Sea to Sky Cargo ETF (NYSE: SEA), is now listed on Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV), also known as the Mexican Stock Exchange.
ShariaPortfolio Wealth Group Surpasses $2 Billion in Assets Under Management
August 8, 2025--The ShariaPortfolio Group of Companies (SP Wealth) is proud to celebrate a significant achievement in its pursuit of financial excellence: $2 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) as of May 2, 2025. This milestone underscores the firm's commitment to delivering Sharia-compliant, ethically sound investment strategies that align with the financial goals and values of its diverse client base.
Defiance Launches QPUX: 2X Leveraged ETF on Pure Quantum Companies
August 7, 2025--Defiance ETFs, a leader in thematic and leveraged exchange-traded funds, today announced the launch of the Defiance 2X Daily Long Pure Quantum ETF (Ticker: QPUX). This innovative ETF provides investors with amplified 2X daily exposure to a hand-picked basket of pure quantum computing companies, empowering investors to capture opportunities in one of the most transformative technology sectors.
Manulife John Hancock Investments Launches New Active ETF Targeting Select Value Opportunities
August 6, 2025--Manulife John Hancock Investments today will launch John Hancock Disciplined Value Select ETF (NYSE Arca: JDVL), a concentrated U.S. value portfolio and the second actively managed ETF subadvised by the team at Boston Partners. The launch brings Manulife John Hancock Investment's ETF suite to a total of 17 funds with over $7.5 billion in assets under management, with strategies including U.S. and international equity, preferred income, mortgage-backed securities, and corporate and municipal bonds.1
Wall Street is Reaping the Benefits of Faster Trading
August 6, 2025--A long-anticipated overhaul in Wall Street's trade settlement system is proving more beneficial than expected, unlocking billions in capital and improving bond market efficiency.
Timothy Plan Announces Merger Reorganization of the Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF (TPHE) and the Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock ETF (TPHD)
August 6, 2025--On July 25, 2025, at the recommendation of Timothy Partners, Ltd., the Trust's investment adviser, the Board of Trustees of The Timothy Plan (the "Trust") approved the merger of the Timothy Plan High Dividend Stock Enhanced ETF (the "Acquired Fund") into the Timothy Plan High Dividend ETF (the "Acquiring Fund") each a series of the Trust (each of the Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund may be referred to as a "Fund," and together, the "Funds") (the "Reorganization").
The Timothy Plan Announces Merger Reorganization of the Timothy Plan Large Mid/Cap Core Enhanced ETF (TPLE) into the Timothy Plan Large Mid/Cap Core ETF (TPLC)
August 6, 2025--On July 25, 2025, at the recommendation of Timothy Partners, Ltd., the Trust's investment adviser, the Board of Trustees of The Timothy Plan (the "Trust") approved the merger of the Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core Enhanced ETF (the "Acquired Fund") into the Timothy Plan US Large/Mid Cap Core ETF (the "Acquiring Fund") each a series of the Trust (each of the Acquired Fund and Acquiring Fund may be referred to as a "Fund," and together, the "Funds") (the "Reorganization").
Cboe Surpasses 1,000 U.S. Listed ETFs as Demand for Innovative Products Drives Market Growth
August 5, 2025--Major milestone highlights Cboe's role as a leading listing venue for innovative actively-managed ETFs
Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. ("Cboe U.S.") welcomed 185 new U.S. ETFs year-to-date in 2025, representing strategies encompassing derivatives, global equities, fixed income, and cryptocurrency-based products
Cboe U.S. is currently the second largest ETF listing venue in the U.S.
Grayscale Announces Strategic Expansion of Management Team and Board of Directors as Company Enters Next Phase in Its Evolution
August 4, 2025-- Broadened Management Team Brings Decades of Traditional Finance Experience to the Maturing Crypto Industry
Board Expands to Five as Founder Barry Silbert Returns as Board Chairman
Grayscale Investments, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform, today announced the strategic expansion of its management team and Board of Directors to support the firm's next phase of growth.
