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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
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Unveils New JPMorgan Equity and Options ETF (JOYT)
August 19, 2025--Fund expands the firm's category-leading Equity Premium Income Suite
J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced the launch of the JPMorgan Equity and Options ETF (JOYT) on the Cboe BZX Exchange.
JOYT represents a strategic expansion of the Firm's innovative Equity Premium Income Suite,catering to clients seeking total return or already utilizing the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPI) and the JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ).
The fund will integrate dividends,options premium,and capital appreciation in a strategy designed to deliver robust returns with reduced volatility and beta compared to the broad U.S. large-cap market. Unlike traditional income-distributing products,the fund's options premium will be used to enhance total return.
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Source: J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Amplify ETFs Launches the Amplify SILJ Covered Call ETF (SLJY)
August 19, 2025-Covered call strategy on junior silver mining stocks targets 18% annualized option income and capital appreciation
Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, announces the launch of the Amplify SILJ Covered Call ETF (NYSE Arca: SLJY). SLJY seeks to provide annualized option premium income of 18% as well as potential capital appreciation by combining exposure to junior silver mining companies with a covered call options strategy.
SLJY invests in a portfolio of junior silver mining companies similar to those in the Nasdaq Junior Silver MinersTM Index. The fund may also invest directly in the Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF (SILJ). In an effort to generate income, SLJY uses an options strategy that involves selling out-of-the-money call options-contracts set at prices above the current market value-aiming to capture income from market volatility in those securities.
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Source: Amplify ETFs
Themes ETFs Relaunches Humanoid Robotics ETF on Nasdaq (Ticker: BOTT)
August 19, 2025-Humanoid robotics is entering a new era. Advances in AI, mobility, and automation are fueling rapid development of human-like machines designed to transform labor, logistics, and manufacturing- attracting growing investor interest in the future of intelligent automation.
BOTT is one of 19 low-cost ETFs within the firm's lineup of thematic and fundamental funds.
Themes ETFs is proud to announce the re-aunch of the Themes Humanoid Robotics ETF (Ticker: BOTT) offering low-cost exposure to companies leading development of human-interactive robots, autonomous systems for industry and logistics, assistive technologies for healthcare, and the AI and computing infrastructure enabling next-gen robotics.
BOTT will continue to trade on NASDAQ at an industry-low expense ratio of 0.35%.
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Source: Themes ETF Trust
Boom in Bespoke ETFs Drives Growth of Niche 'A-La-Carte' Options
August 17, 2025--When Matt Kaufman needs to include options in Calamos Investments' defined-outcome ETFs, he turns to a type of bespoke equity derivative that lets him-rather than an exchange- set the terms of the contract.
These Flexible Exchange Options-also known as "Flex"-have existed since Cboe Global Markets Inc. introduced them in 1993 but only gained traction in recent years. The number of outstanding contracts has more than tripled since 2022, while the average daily volume has climbed 44% over the past year, according to data from Cboe.
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Source: bloomberg.com
