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you are currently viewing:VanEck Launches SMHC, Offering Pure-Play Access to China-s Semiconductor Build-OutJune 24, 2026--The VanEck China Semiconductor ETF (SMHC) provides direct exposure to 25 of the largest and most liquid Chinese companies across the semiconductor value chain, a universe with no constituent overlap with existing U.S.-listed semiconductor funds.1
SMHC extends VanEck's semiconductor franchise, which includes the VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) and the VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF (SMHX). China's domestic semiconductor industry has become one of the fastest-growing segments of its economy, yet most semiconductor strategies are concentrated in large U.S., Taiwanese and European names across design, fabrication and equipment. The build-out taking shape inside China is being constructed across the entire domestic value chain, reinforced by national policy priority, a captive base of state-directed domestic demand and sovereign capital. Source: VanEck |
Invesco Quantitative Strategies (IQS) ETF Suite Launches, Offering Systematic Active Investing Expertise
November 11, 2026-The Four New ETFs Use Proprietary Factor Research and Disciplined Portfolio Construction to Seek Outperformance for U.S. Investors.
Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), a leading global asset management firm, today announced the launch of four systematic active exchange-traded funds managed by Invesco Quantitative Strategies (IQS).
Columbia Threadneedle Investments Launches Two New Laddered Buffer ETFs
November 10, 2026-RECM and RECD expand the firm's ETF lineup and extend Columbia Threadneedle's Research Enhanced investment capabilities into a new category of in-demand ETF solutions
Columbia Threadneedle Investments today announced the launch of the Columbia RECS Laddered Moderate Buffer ETF (NYSE Arca: RECM) and the Columbia RECS Laddered Deep Buffer ETF (NYSE Arca: RECD), two actively managed ETFs designed to help investors participate in equity market growth while managing downside risk.
Defiance further expands UCITS ETF range into Mexico with new BMV listings
November 10, 2026-Defiance Drone UCITS ETF (ticker: DRON) and Defiance Ukraine Reconstruction UCITS ETF (ticker: UKRN) are now listed on Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV) in Mexico.
The DRON ETF provides exposure to the growing Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) market, while the targets the companies that may be positioned for re-building Ukraine.
Lazard Asset Management Launches Its First Three Fixed Income ETFs, Providing Investors New Ways to Access Differentiated Income
November 9, 2026-New actively managed ETFs provide access to Lazard's specialized expertise across US high yield, financial hybrids, and non-dollar bond opportunities
azard Asset Management ("LAM") today announced its entry into fixed income ETFs with the launch of three actively managed strategies: Lazard US High Yield ETF (NYSE Arca: HYB), Lazard Hybrid Financial Income ETF (NYSE Arca: HYFY), and Lazard Non-Dollar Active Income ETF (NYSE Arca: XDLR).
ANUU, ANDD & ANSS: Leverage Shares by Themes Announces Leveraged & Short Anthropic ETFs Ahead of ANT IPO
November 09, 2026-Ahead of the anticipated Anthropic IPO, Leverage Shares by Themes has announced ANUU, ANDD and ANSS, three single-stock ETFs designed to provide leveraged and inverse daily exposure to Anthropic common stock. Listing day details coming soon.
Blockchain.com Appoints Lisa Nelson and Luis Berruga to Board of Directors
November 09, 2026-New appointments bolster board experience in scaling finance and technology growth companies
Blockchain.com, a global leader in crypto services for retail and institutional users, today announced the appointments of former Microsoft executive, Lisa Nelson, and former Global X ETFs CEO, Luis Berruga, to its board of directors.
New Structure, Same Strategy: Lyrical Completes Conversion of Two Value Equity Funds to ETFs
November 9, 2026-U.S. and International Value Equity Strategies Now Trading Under Tickers LYR and LYRI
Lyrical Asset Management LP ("Lyrical"), an independent, partner-owned investment management firm, today announced that it has converted its U.S. Value Equity and International Value Equity mutual funds, representing more than $1 billion in combined assets, into exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Canary Capital Launches the First U.S. Spot Staked INJ ETF (Ticker: INJC)
November 6, 2026-Canary Capital Group LLC ("Canary Capital"), a digital asset investment management firm, today announced the launch of the Canary Staked INJ ETF (Ticker: INJC), listed on Nasdaq. The Fund seeks to provide exposure to the price of INJ, the native token of the Injective blockchain network.
ProShares to Launch ANTU and ANTY ETFs Targeting 2x and -2x Daily Returns of Anthropic following its IPO
November 6, 2026-World's largest provider of leveraged and inverse ETFs to add 2x leveraged Anthropic ETF and -2x inverse Anthropic ETF to its single-stock ETF lineup
ProShares, the world's leader in geared (leveraged and inverse) investing, today announced plans to launch two ETFs targeting 2x and -2x daily returns of Anthropic, following the company's IPO.
American Century Investments(R) Launches Emerging Markets Insights ETF
November 5, 2026-ACEM offers American Century's fundamental emerging markets research with disciplined, systematic portfolio construction process
American Century Investments, a global asset manager with more than $350 billion in assets*, expands its suite of Insights Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) with the launch of American Century Emerging Markets Insights ETF (ACEM), now available on the NASDAQ Exchange.
