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you are currently viewing:KraneShares' China Semiconductor ETF KSTR Becomes The Only U.S.-Listed ETF With Direct Ownership of CXMTAugust 4, 2026--ChangXin Memory Technology (CXMT) is China's leading dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) manufacturer and Mainland China's largest publicly listed company following its IPO. Through its Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (QFII) quota, KSTR became the only U.S.-listed ETF to provide investors with direct ownership of CXMT shares following the company's July 27, 2026 listing on China's STAR (Science & Technology) Market.1 Source: KraneShares |
TrueMark Investments Expands FLDZ Focus with Dedicated Defense and Aerospace Strategy
July 30, 2026--FLDZ Enters Its Next Phase as the TrueShares Patriot Defense ETF
TrueMark Investments today announced enhancements to FLDZ, now the TrueShares Patriot Defense ETF, providing investors access to companies across the defense and aerospace ecosystem while continuing its distinctive commitment to supporting the mission of the Folds of Honor Foundation by donating the entirety of the fund's management fee, less operating expenses to the cause.
Vanguard Announces Change to Risk Rating of Certain Vanguard ETFs
July 29, 2026--Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the following changes to the risk ratings of the Vanguard ETFs, effective as of July 30, 2026:
Amplify ETFs Introduces Next Generation Bitcoin ETF with Launch of the Amplify Fairlead Tactical Bitcoin ETF (BNAV)
July 29, 2026--First-of-its-kind actively managed bitcoin ETF brings dynamic 70%-150% exposure guided by technical market signals
Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, today announced the launch of the Amplify Fairlead Tactical Bitcoin ETF (BNAV).
Vanguard Announces Fund and Index Name Changes for Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF and Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (CAD-hedged)
July 29, 2026--Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. (the "Manager") announces that, effective July 29, 2026, the names of Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (TSX: VUN) and Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (TSX: VUS) (each a "Vanguard ETF") have changed.
VanEck Partners with Allocate to Expand Private Markets Access for the Wealth Channel
July 29, 2026--Leveraging Allocate's technology, VanEck brings institutional private markets expertise to financial advisors
Allocate, the private markets operating system for wealth advisory firms and fund managers, today announced a partnership with VanEck to expand access to private market strategies across the wealth channel.
Vedder Advises Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management on Launch of New ETF Share Classes Effective July 1, 2026
July 29, 2026-- Vedder announced today that it advised Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC ("Hotchkis & Wiley") on the launch of new exchange-traded fund (ETF) share classes for several of its mutual funds. The new ETF share classes became effective July 1, 2026.
Hotchkis & Wiley received an exemptive order from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in April 2026.
Empowered Funds LLC Announces ETF's Liquidation, De-listing
July 29, 2026-Empowered Funds, LLC today announced the scheduled liquidation on or about August 19, 2026 (the Liquidation Date) of the following ETF (the Fund):
AOT Software Platform ETF (NYSE ARCA: AOTS)
Direxion Launches Defined Income Boost ETFs
July 29, 2026-Options Income from the Single Stocks Investors Follow Most
Direxion today announced the launch of Defined Income Boost, a suite of six ETFs that seek income by writing call options on individual high-volatility stocks.
Tradr Launches Two Leveraged ETFs on SK hynix
July 28, 2026--SKHA and SKHN seek 2X long and short exposure to South Korea's memory chip leader
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, today launched two single-stock leveraged ETFs with long and short exposure to SK hynix Inc.'s U.S-listed shares (Nasdaq: SKHY).
Morningstar Completes Rebrand of CRSP Market Indexes to Morningstar Market Indexes
July 28, 2026--Indexes underpinning more than $3 trillion in investor assets move under the Morningstar brand, expanding visibility and supporting future growth.
