Americas ETP News for the Past Year
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There Are Now More ETFs in US Than There Are Individual Stocks
August 25 2025--The ETF boom that has democratized investing across America is reaching a tipping point. Investors and financial advisers have too many funds to choose from.
Thanks to a breakneck pace of new launches, there are now more than 4,300 exchange-traded funds, a figure that for the first time eclipses the total number of stocks, currently hovering around 4,200, data compiled by Morningstar shows. ETFs account for about a quarter of the total universe of investment vehicles, up from 9% a decade ago, according to Investment Company Institute data.
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Source: bloomberg.com
VanEck Plans ETF Conversion of Emerging Markets Bond Fund to Expand Investor Access
August 22, 2025-Access to actively managed strategy's experienced portfolio management,proven investment approach and well-established track record to continue in an ETF,with greater transparency and efficiency for investors.
VanEck today announced it has filed a statement of information detailing its plans to convert the VanEck Emerging Markets Bond Fund from a traditional open-end mutual fund into an actively managed ETF.
The conversion is expected to occur on or around October 6,2025,through a seamless reorganization into the VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF.
Over the past five years,the Fund has delivered an annualized return of 4.1% per year,compared with 1.3% for its benchmark and -3.7% for Treasuries.1
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Source: VanEck
Ninepoint Partners launches Canadian Single Stock ETF Suite on the TSX
August 22, 2025-Ninepoint Partners LP, one of Canada's leading independent investment managers, is pleased to announce the launch of eleven new ETFs on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) today. Canadian investors now have access to Ninepoint HighShares ETFs through the following newly listed tickers:
ETF: Ninepoint Barrick HighShares ETF
Ticker (TSX): ABHI
Risk Rating:Medium to High
ETF: Ninepoint BCE HighShares ETF
Ticker (TSX): BCHI
Risk Rating: Medium
ETF: Ninepoint Cameco HighShares ETF
Ticker (TSX): CCHI
Risk Rating: Medium to High
ETF: Ninepoint Canadian Natural Resources HighShares ETF
Ticker (TSX):CQHI
Risk Rating: Medium to High
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Source: Ninepoint Partners LP
Leverage Shares by Themes continues product expansion with two new single stock Leveraged ETFs, bringing investors an exciting opportunity to amplify exposure to BigBear.ai (BBAI) and Galaxy Digital (GLXY).
August 21, 2025-Leverage Shares by Themes is excited to announce the launch of a new single stock leveraged ETF, available for trading starting August 21, 2025. These products are designed to equip investors to amplify returns (up and down) and dynamically participate in the performance of leading companies.
The new ETFs are tailored to target a 200% exposure to the daily performance of their underlying stocks, BigBear.ai (BBAI) and Galaxy Digital (GLXY), offering sophisticated traders and the retail investor an efficient tool to capitalize on market movements at an industry-low management fee for single stock leveraged ETFs at .75%.*
The new ETFs are:
Symbol: BAIG
Fund Name: Leverage Shares 2X Long BBAI Daily ETF
Symbol: GLGG
Fund Name: Leverage Shares 2X Long GLXY Daily ETF
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Source: Themes ETF Trust
Leverage Shares by Themes reaffirms conviction in digital assets with two new single stock leveraged ETFs, bringing investors an exciting opportunity to amplify exposure to Circle Internet Group (CRCL) and Galaxy Digital (GLXY).
August 21, 2025-Leverage Shares by Themes is excited to announce the launch of a new single stock leveraged ETF, available for trading starting August 19, 2025.
These products are designed to equip investors to amplify returns (up and down) and dynamically participate in the performance of pioneering companies in digital assets.
The new ETFs are tailored to target a 200% exposure to the daily performance of their underlying stocks, Circle Internet Group (CRCL) and Galaxy Digital (GLXY), offering sophisticated traders and the retail investor an efficient tool to capitalize on market movements at an industry-low management fee* for single stock leveraged ETFs at .75%.
The new ETFs are:
Symbol: CRCG
Fund Name: Leverage Shares 2X Long CRCL Daily ETF
Symbol: GLGG
Fund Name: Leverage Shares 2X Long GLXY Daily ETF
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Source: Themes ETF Trust
Purpose Launches Canadian Yield Shares, Defining a New Era in How Investors Earn Enhanced Monthly Income from Top Canadian Stocks
August 21, 2025-Built for investors who want enhanced monthly income from popular Canadian stocks while preserving the long-term growth potential
Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose" or "Purpose Investments") is proud to announce the launch of 10 new Canadian Yield Shares ETFs, further expanding its innovative suite of income-focused single-stock ETFs.
Designed for investors seeking more income from their portfolios, these ETFs aim to deliver enhanced* monthly income from some of Canada's most popular companies by combining direct stock exposure with a covered call strategy and moderate leverage, all while optimizing for total return.
Income Today, Growth for Tomorrow
For the first time in Canada, investors can access Canadian single-stock ETFs that combine modest leverage with a proprietary diversified covered call strategy to generate enhanced income. Whether it's a dividend name like Enbridge or a growth play like Shopify, the strategy is designed to work in both income-focused and growth-oriented portfolios. Investors no longer need to choose between income or total return; Yield Shares aim to deliver both.
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Source: Purpose Investments Inc.
Evolve Plans to Launch the Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF
August 21, 2025-Evolve Funds Group Inc. ("Evolve" or the "Manager") is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus with the Canadian securities regulators for plans to list the Evolve US Equity UltraYield ETF ("BIGY" or the "Evolve Fund") on the Toronto Stock Exchange. BIGY aims to offer investors modestly levered exposure to a portfolio of leading U.S. companies with a covered call strategy.
"We are pleased to announce the filing of a preliminary prospectus for our first UltraYieldTM ETF," said Raj Lala, President and CEO at Evolve. "BIGY is designed to address Canadian investor demand for income by providing exposure to leading U.S. companies with enhanced yield from a covered call strategy. Investors will also benefit from more frequent cash flow, with distributions paid twice per month."
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Source: Evolve Funds Group Inc.
KraneShares Hedgeye ETF KSPY Celebrates 1-Year Track Record
August 21, 2025-KraneShares is proud to announce the 1-year anniversary of the KraneShares Hedgeye Hedged Equity Index ETF (Ticker: KSPY). Since its launch on July 16, 2024, KSPY has provided investors with a systematic solution for participating in the U.S. equity market, combining opportunities for capital appreciation with conscious risk management.
From inception, KSPY returned 9.53%, with an annualized volatility of 12.47%. Over the same period, the S&P 500 returned 14.12% with an annualized volatility of 19.46%.1
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Source: KraneShares
Manulife John Hancock Investments launches Global Senior Loan ETF for potential income and global credit exposure
August 20, 2025-Manulife John Hancock Investments today will launch John Hancock Global Senior Loan ETF (NYSE Arca: JHLN),subadvised by affiliated investment manager Manulife | CQS Investment Management (Manulife CQS IM). The launch brings Manulife John Hancock Investment's ETF suite to a total of 18 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
The new ETF seeks to provide a high level of current income through the investment of at least 80% of its assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in a diversified portfolio of Senior Loans. Senior Loans are investments in originated first and second lien loans,delayed draw term loans,revolving credit facilities,and club deals and will include,but are not limited to,senior secured floating rate bank loans. James Fitzpatrick,Portfolio Manager,Chief Investment Officer,North America,and Head of Global Loans,Manulife | CQS IM,is primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the fund's portfolio. Mr. Fitzpatrick is also co-portfolio manager of John Hanock CQS Multi Asset Credit Fund.
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Source: Manulife Wealth & Asset Management
Defiance ETFs Launches Leveraged + Income ETFs for AMD (AMDU) and Super Micro Computer (SMCC)
August 20, 2025-Defiance ETFs, a leading innovator in thematic and leveraged exchange-traded funds, today announced the launch of two new single-stock leveraged ETFs with income strategies:
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income AMD ETF (NASDAQ: AMDU) -providing leveraged exposure to Advanced Micro Devices.
Defiance Leveraged Long + Income SMCI ETF (NASDAQ: SMCC)-providing leveraged exposure to Super Micro Computer.
Each ETF combines approximately 150%-200% leveraged exposure to its underlying stock with an options-based credit call spread income strategy, designed to offer investors amplified growth potential and consistent cash flow.
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Source: Defiance ETFs
