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you are currently viewing:Vanguard to Update Names of U.S. Equity Index Funds Tracking Morningstar IndexesApril 29, 2026-Following Morningstar's rebranding of the CRSP Market Indexes to Morningstar Indexes, Vanguard today announced upcoming changes to the names of multiple Vanguard U.S. equity index funds tracking those benchmarks. "Morningstar" will be added to the names of these funds and their corresponding indexes. For example, Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund will become Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market Index Fund. The fund name changes are expected to occur in July 2026 and will not affect the funds' investment objectives or how they are managed. A full list of funds changing names can be found here. Source: Vanguard |
Defiance's Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) Surpasses $4 Billion in Assets and Earns 5-Star Morningstar Rating
April 27, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced that its Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) has surpassed $4 billion in assets under management and has earned a 5-star Morningstar(R) Rating, reflecting strong risk-adjusted performance within its peer group.
Defiance Drone & Modern Warfare ETF (JEDI) Surpasses $100 Million in Assets Under Management in Less Than Seven Months
April 27, 2026-Rapid investor adoption underscores growing demand for targeted exposure to next-generation defense and drone technology
Defiance ETFs, a leading thematic and next-generation ETF issuer, today announced that the Defiance Drone & Modern Warfare ETF (NYSE Arca: JEDI) has surpassed $100 million in assets under management (as of 04/20/2026), reaching this milestone in less than seven months since its inception on September 25, 2025.
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").
iREIT MarketVector Quality REIT Index ETF (IRET) to Close
April 23, 2026-Wide Moat Indexes LLC, in coordination with Tidal Investments LLC, today announced the closure and liquidation of the iREIT MarketVector Quality REIT Index ETF (Ticker: IRET) (the "Fund").
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).
0.09% Biblically Responsible ETF Outperforms S&P 500 Index in Two Years Since Launch Inspire Investing
April 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.
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).
Defiance's Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) Surpasses $4 Billion in Assets and Earns 5-Star Morningstar Rating
April 21, 2026-Defiance ETFs today announced that its Quantum Computing ETF (QTUM) has surpassed $4 billion in assets under management and has earned a 5-star Morningstar(R) Rating, reflecting strong risk-adjusted performance within its peer group.
Kristi Higgins Joins Raymond James Investment Management as Head of ETF Strategy
April 21, 2026-Raymond James Investment Management, a global asset management company with $115 billion in assets, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James, has appointed Kristi Higgins as Head of ETF Strategy.
