New ETF and ETP Listings on April 17, 2026, on Deutsche Börse
On April 17, 2026, Sprott introduced the Silver Miners and Physical Silver UCITS ETF (ticker SLVM) on Deutsche Börse Xetra. The fund invests in global companies that derive at least 25% of revenue from silver mining, development or exploration and adds direct exposure to physical silver. It trades as an accumulating share class with a 0.65% expense ratio. Deutsche Börse’s ETF platform now lists 2,791 ETFs, handling roughly €28.6 billion (≈$31 billion) in average monthly volume, cementing its status as Europe’s top venue.
Vanguard Launches Two Index Equity International Style-Based ETFs
Vanguard introduced two new international equity ETFs—VDV (Developed Markets ex‑US Value) and VDG (Developed Markets ex‑US Growth)—each carrying a 0.08% expense ratio, the lowest in their category. The funds are managed by Vanguard Global Equity Index Management and aim to...
New ETF and ETP Listings on April 15, 2026, on Deutsche Börse
Deutsche Börse added the WisdomTree True Emerging Markets UCITS ETF (WEMT) to its Xetra platform on April 15, 2026. The fund tracks mid‑ and large‑cap stocks in countries that meet a multi‑stage “true emerging markets” definition, excludes firms linked to controversial weapons, and...
Calamos Leads Again, Launching World’s First Autocallable Growth ETF (CAGE) Accelerating Autocallable ETF Revolution
Calamos announced the launch of the Calamos Autocallable Growth ETF (CAGE) on April 16, the first ETF to provide exposure to laddered autocallable growth notes. The fund tracks a MerQube large‑cap volatility‑adjusted index, reinvesting coupons for tax‑deferred compounding and citing...
IA Clarington Launches Active ETF Series for IA Clarington Global Multifactor Equity Fund and IA Clarington Thematic Innovation Class
iA Clarington Investments announced the launch of an Active ETF Series for its Global Multifactor Equity Fund and Thematic Innovation Class, both trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange as of April 13, 2026. The ETFs replicate the underlying mutual‑fund strategies,...
THOR Financial Technologies Launches Managed Risk Dynamic ETF (THMR)
THOR Financial Technologies announced the launch of the THOR Managed Risk Dynamic ETF (THMR), an actively managed fund that prioritizes downside protection over market timing. The ETF uses a rules‑based, multi‑strategy framework that shifts between equities, fixed income, commodities and...
Baron Capital Launches Baron Emerging Markets Select ETF
Baron Capital announced the launch of the Baron Emerging Markets Select ETF (BCEM), an actively managed fund that targets high‑quality growth companies across emerging markets. The ETF is overseen by veteran manager Michael Kass, who has guided the firm’s $3.9 billion...
Wedbush Launches AI Power & Infrastructure ETF as Energy Becomes the Key Force Behind the AI Boom
Wedbush Fund Advisers launched the Dan Ives Wedbush AI Power & Infrastructure ETF (ticker IVEP) to give investors exposure to companies that supply the electricity and hardware needed for AI growth. Wedbush’s research projects U.S. data‑center power consumption reaching about 470 TWh...
ETF Industry Leader Rob Oliver Launches New ETF Provider “Aura,” Debuts U.S. Defense ETF (NYSE: DUTY)
Aura ETFs Inc., founded by veteran ETF strategist Rob Oliver, launched on April 8, 2026 with its inaugural product, the U.S. Defense ETF (ticker DUTY) listed on the NYSE. DUTY tracks the Solactive US Defense Index, targets companies in defense,...
Defiance Launches XAIL, the World’s First 2X Leverage Pure Space ETF
Defiance ETFs announced the launch of XAIL, the world’s first 2X leveraged pure‑space exchange‑traded fund. The ETF seeks to deliver twice the daily performance of an actively managed portfolio of companies that generate the majority of revenue from space‑related technologies....
First Trust Expands Its Target Outcome Laddered Fund Suite with Three New Strategies
First Trust Advisors launched three new actively managed laddered ETFs—FT Vest Laddered U.S. Equity Uncapped Accelerator (BFXU), FT Vest Laddered U.S. Equity Equal Weight Buffer (BFEW), and FT Vest Laddered Emerging Markets Buffer (BUFE). Each fund holds a diversified basket...
The RBC iShares Alliance Expands Lineup with the Launch of Five New Exchange-Traded Funds
The RBC iShares alliance launched five new exchange‑traded funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange, adding three 2032 target‑maturity bond ETFs (Canadian government, Canadian corporate, and U.S. corporate) and two actively managed equity ETFs covering Canadian and U.S. large‑cap stocks. Management...
Roundhill Investments Launches First-Ever Memory ETF (DRAM)
Roundhill Investments has launched the Roundhill Memory ETF (ticker DRAM), the first exchange‑traded fund dedicated to memory‑sector semiconductors. The fund’s initial portfolio is dominated by Samsung Electronics, SK hynix, and Micron Technology, which together represent roughly 73% of assets. It...
VanEck Expands TruSector ETF Suite, Bringing Precision Sector Exposure to Financials (TRUF) and Healthcare (TRUH)
VanEck announced the launch of two new TruSector exchange‑traded funds – the Financials ETF (TRUF) and the Healthcare ETF (TRUH) – expanding its sector‑focused suite. The funds are designed to deliver full market‑cap exposure to their respective sectors while remaining...
Global X Launches Ethereum Covered Call ETF Targeting Weekly Distributions
Global X Management Company announced the launch of the Global X Ethereum Covered Call ETF (ticker EHCC), its first ETF focused on a cryptocurrency other than bitcoin. The fund employs a covered‑call strategy on ether‑related exchange‑traded products, writing call options...