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you are currently viewing:0.09% Biblically Responsible ETF Outperforms S&P 500 Index in Two Years Since Launch Inspire InvestingApril 22, 2026-Inspire Investing, the world's largest provider of Christian ETFs (as of 12/31/2025), celebrates the 2nd anniversary of the groundbreaking Inspire 500 ETF (NYSE: PTL), a low-cost large cap faith-based ETF designed to serve as a core U.S. equity holding for biblically responsible investors. Since launching on March 25, 2024, PTL has continued to gain momentum among advisors and investors seeking low-cost, values-aligned exposure to U.S. large cap equities. Source: Inspire Investing |
Defiance Launches STXL: 2X Leveraged ETF on Seagate Technology Holdings plc
April 23, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long STX ETF (STXL), expanding its lineup of single-stock leveraged ETFs designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to individual equities.
The Defiance Daily Target 2X Long STX ETF is designed for traders seeking magnified, short-term bullish exposure to Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX) (the "Underlying Security").
Toews Agility Shares to Launch Hedged Equity ETF June 15; Seeded via Tax-Deferred 351 ETF Exchange
April 22, 2026-New Hedged Risk ETF, HRSK Integrates Dynamic Hedging with a Tax-Aware Seeding Strategy via Section 351 ETF Exchange
Toews Asset Management, a boutique investment firm specializing in managed-risk strategies, today announced the upcoming launch of Toews Agility Shares Hedged Risk ETF (Ticker: HRSK).
Institutional Investors Are Rapidly Expanding Usage of ETFs
April 21, 2026-New Cerulli research, in collaboration with Invesco, shows North American asset owners' adoption of ETFs has doubled in five years, as investors seek liquidity, efficiency, and access to previously hard to reach strategies
Amplify ETFs Launches Two Fixed Income Covered Call ETFs for Targeted Annualized Income
April 21, 2026-Introducing the Amplify LQD Investment Grade 12% Target Income ETF (LQDM) & Amplify HYG High Yield 10% Target Income ETF (HYGM)
Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, announces the launch of two new fixed income ETFs: the Amplify LQD Investment Grade 12% Target Income ETF (CBOE: LQDM) and the Amplify HYG High Yield 10% Target Income ETF (CBOE: HYGM).
Quantify Funds to Close STKd 100% NVDA & 100% AMD ETF (LAYS)
April 17, 2026-Quantify Funds, in coordination with Tidal Investments LLC, today announced the closure and liquidation of STKd 100% NVDA & 100% AMD ETF (Ticker: LAYS)(the "Fund"). Following a comprehensive review, the decision was made that closing the Fund is in the best interests of shareholders.
IMF-Regional Economic Outlook for the Western Hemisphere, April 2026
April 17, 2026-The Western Hemisphere entered 2026 in sound footing: growth was close to potential, output gaps had mostly closed, and inflation was at, or converging toward, target in most countries. However, the outbreak of the war in the Middle East will have effects in the region, albeit unequal among countries.
Vanguard Launches Two Index Equity International Style-Based ETFs
April 16, 2026-Vanguard today launched two new index equity ETFs: Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Value Index ETF (VDV) and Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Growth Index ETF (VDG). Both ETFs have an expense ratio of 0.08%, positioning the products as the lowest cost in the category.1
Quantify 2x Daily Alt Season Crypto ETF (QXAS) to Close
April 16, 2026-Quantify Funds, in coordination with Tidal Investments LLC, today announced the closure and liquidation of Quantify 2x Daily Alt Season Crypto ETF (Ticker: QXAS) (the "Fund"). Following a comprehensive review, the decision was made that closing the Fund is in the best interests of shareholders.
Calamos Leads Again, Launching World's First Autocallable Growth ETF (CAGE) Accelerating Autocallable ETF Revolution
April 15, 2026-CAGE targets long-term tax-efficient capital growth for investors focused on wealth accumulation, democratizing access to $40 billion annual autocallable growth note market1
Calamos has proven effectiveness and market appetite for single ticker access to a portfolio of laddered autocallables through its award-winning income ETFs CAIE and CAIQ
Bitwise Launches Spot Avalanche ETP (BAVA); Includes In-House Staking To Maximize Staking Rewards and Oversight
April 15, 2026-Fund provides exposure to one of the fastest-growing blockchain networks for real-world use cases and enterprise infrastructure.
Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset manager with $11 billion in client assets (as of April 1, 2025), today announced the launch of the Bitwise Avalanche ETF (NYSE: BAVA), designed to provide investors with exposure to Avalanche, a leading blockchain platform powering real-world use cases and government initiatives.
