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June 18

Dimensional expands ETF share class strategy, folds $100 billion in standalone ETFs into mutual funds

The merging of funds will free up costs for the $1 trillion asset manager, allowing them to cut fees across many of the impacted ETFs and mutual funds.

Derivatives are reshaping the ETF industry. State Street says it’s just the beginning.

June 18

Derivatives are reshaping the ETF industry. State Street says it’s just the beginning.

Within the next five years, State Street projects that the majority of ETFs will use derivatives, as demand for strategies with downside protection or leverage is holding strong.

China’s regulator approves active ETFs - opening $690 billion market beyond passive funds

June 17

China’s regulator approves active ETFs - opening $690 billion market beyond passive funds

The introduction of active ETFs in China marks a shift from a market that has been restricted to passive, index-tracking strategies.

As leveraged single-stock ETF assets near $50 billion, SpaceX becomes latest target in product arms race

June 16

As leveraged single-stock ETF assets near $50 billion, SpaceX becomes latest target in product arms race

A slew of ETF issuers are looking to provide amplified exposure to the newly public SpaceX, but industry experts warn of volatility risks associated with these strategies.

Vanguard’s $1 trillion VOO milestone helped topple BlackRock in the U.S. ETF market

June 15

Vanguard’s $1 trillion VOO milestone helped topple BlackRock in the U.S. ETF market

Driven by flows into its now $1 trillion flagship ETF, Vanguard has surpassed BlackRock to become the largest U.S. ETF issuer.

Can perpetual futures find purpose with ETFs?

June 15

Can perpetual futures find purpose with ETFs?

Following years of uncertainty, perpetual futures are seeping into regulated U.S. markets and driving interest from market makers, hedge funds and institutions looking for information, trading opportunities and risk management.

The SEC won’t kill the ‘golden goose’ that is ETF innovation - but it wants industry input on what comes next

June 12

The SEC won’t kill the ‘golden goose’ that is ETF innovation - but it wants industry input on what comes next

Whether it’s adding exposure to private equity or proposals to incorporate prediction markets in the ETF wrapper, issuers are continuing to push the envelope when it comes to product development. The SEC wants to foster that innovation — but with some degree of caution.

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