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Approval of FIS Bright Portfolios Focused Equity ETF Reorganization
February 19, 2026--FIS Bright Portfolios Focused Equity ETF (NYSE: BRIF) ("BRIF" or the "Fund") reconvened a special meeting of shareholders earlier today (the "Special Meeting"). At the Special Meeting, the Fund's shareholders were asked to approve an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization pursuant to which BRIF will be reorganized into FIS Trust, as approved by BRIF's Board of Trustees.
The BRIF shareholders approved the reorganization of BRIF into FIS Trust, as approved by BRIF's Board of Trustees.
It is currently expected that the reorganization will be completed on or about February 23 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. The reorganization, if completed, would occur based on the relative net asset values of the Fund's shares at the time of the reorganization.
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Source: Faith Investor Services, LLC
Streamex Announces Official Launch Date of GLDY, a Yield Bearing Gold-Backed Tokenized Security
February 19, 2026--GLDY will launch February 25, 2026, introducing an institutional-grade yield generating gold backed asset
Streamex Corp. ("Streamex") (NASDAQ: STEX), a commodity focused real-world asset tokenization company, today announced the official launch date of GLDY, a gold-backed, tokenized security designed to provide exposure to physical gold while generating yield. GLDY is scheduled to launch on February 25, 2026.
Henry McPhie, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Streamex, said: “For decades, investors have accepted that holding gold comes with a cost, whether through storage, insurance, or ETF management fees. GLDY fundamentally changes that equation. After more than three and a half years of building the infrastructure, we've created a product that allows investors to maintain 1:1 exposure to physical gold and earn yield distributed as additional units of gold monthly."
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Source: Faith Investor Services, LLC
Westwood Enhanced Income SeriesTM ETF Platform Surpasses $250 Million in Assets
February 19, 2026--Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), a leading boutique asset manager, today announced the Westwood Enhanced Income SeriesTM ETFs, a key component of Westwood’s growing ETF platform, has surpassed $250 million in assets under management (AUM).
Concurrently, the Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF (NYSE: MDST) which provides access to an actively managed portfolio of midstream and MLP energy infrastructure companies with an income-focused options overlay, has reached $200 million in assets.
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Source: Westwood Holdings Group Inc
Global X Launches Two New Options-Based ETFs Targeting Weekly Distributions
February 18, 2026--Income Edge ETFs seek to write call options to generate attractive yet sustainable distribution rates while maintaining a degree of upside market participation
Global X Management Company LLC ("Global X"), the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X Nasdaq-(R)Income EdgeSM ETF (EDGQ) and the Global X U.S. 500 Income EdgeSM ETF (EDGX).
These actively managed funds provide exposure to the Nasdaq-100 Index and the Solactive GBS United States 500 Index, respectively.
Both funds are designed to generate weekly distributions by writing covered calls. They aim to provide annualized target distribution rates of 13% in the case of EDGQ, and 9% in the case of EDGX. Each fund has a gross expense ratio of 50 basis points, but pursuant to an expense limitation agreement, Global X has waived fees and expenses for each fund to zero until at least March 1, 2027. Investors may pay other fees, such as brokerage commissions, as well as additional fees to financial intermediaries.
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Source: Global X Management Company LLC
Roundhill Launches S&P 500(R) Target 10 Managed Distribution ETF (TPAY)
February 18, 2026--TPAY offers targeted exposure to the return of the S&P 500(R) Index while making monthly distribution payments equal to an annualized rate of ten percent (10%).
Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, is pleased to announce today's launch of the Roundhill S&P 500(R) Target 10 Managed Distribution ETF TPAY (Cboe BZX: TPAY).
The Roundhill S&P 500(R) Target 10 Managed Distribution ETF (TPAY) is designed to pay monthly return of capital distributions to shareholders at an annualized rate of ten percent, while providing exposure to the S&P 500(R).
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Source: Roundhill Investments
Tradr to Launch Leveraged ETFs on CLSK, COHR and LEU
February 18, 2026--All three strategies represent first-to-market exposures on growth names
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, announced that it expects to launch three first-to-market single stock leveraged ETFs on Thursday, February 19.
The Cboe-listed funds seek to deliver either two times the inverse (-200%) or two times long (200%) the daily performance of a specific underlying stock.
Expected Tradr launches:
Tradr 2X Short CLSK Daily ETF (Cboe: CLSZ) -tracks CleanSpark Inc. (Nasdaq: CLSK)
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Source: Tradr ETFs
Ultumus and 28Stone Partner to Launch Atlas: a Next-Generation ETF and Index Data Platform to Evolve with Client Needs
February 18, 2026--Ultumus, a leading provider of ETF and index data, calculations, and workflow solutions, has partnered with 28Stone Consulting (28Stone), provider of technology and software consulting services to the financial services industry, to launch Atlas, a next-generation platform for comprehensive index data coverage.
Built as an evolving platform, it enables rapid responsiveness to market requirements and the delivery of new capabilities on a continuous basis.
Atlas delivers measurably faster ETF data views and quick index rebalance calculations alongside workflow improvements including clearer dividend data, more consistent FX handling, and enhanced search functionality. These capabilities reflect direct client input gathered throughout the development process – from initial feature prioritization through interface design and workflow optimization - ensuring the platform addresses real operational needs across the ETF ecosystem.
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Source: 28Stone; Ultumus
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, January 27-28, 2026
February 18, 2026--Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization. Inflation remains somewhat elevated.
The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. Uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated.
The Committee is attentive to the risks to both sides of its dual mandate.
In support of its goals, the Committee decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 3‑1/2 to 3-3/4 percent. In considering the extent and timing of additional adjustments to the target range for the federal funds rate, the Committee will carefully assess incoming data, the evolving outlook, and the balance of risks. The Committee is strongly committed to supporting maximum employment and returning inflation to its 2 percent objective.
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Source: federalreserve.gov
Grayscale Sui Staking ETF (Ticker: GSUI) Launches on NYSE Arca with Staking
February 18, 2026--GSUI Delivers Targeted Exposure to Sui, the Next-Generation Smart Contract Platform
Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform*, today announced Grayscale(R) Sui Staking ETF (Ticker: GSUI), has begun trading on NYSE Arca, offering investors exposure to SUI while seeking to capture staking rewards generated through participation in the Sui network.
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Source: Grayscale Investments
Defiance Launches COPZ: The First Daily 2X Long ETF For Copper Miners
February 18, 2026--Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long Copper ETF (COPZ), expanding its lineup of single-stock and single-ETF leveraged products designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to the copper mining industry and materials sector.
COPZ is designed for traders seeking magnified, short-term bullish exposure to the Global X Copper Miners ETF (NYSE Arca: COPX), an exchange-traded fund focused on global companies involved in copper mining and exploration. By seeking to deliver 200% of the daily percentage change in the share price of COPX, the Fund allows investors to express tactical upside views on the copper mining industry within the accessibility and transparency of an exchange-traded fund.
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Source: Defiance ETFs
