Thematic ETFs Are Popular Again. Yikes. — Thematic ETFs have regained investor popularity, attracting $76 billion in net inflows since 2024, driven by themes like artificial intelligence, energy transition, and security. However, historical data shows investors (Morningstar, 2026-09-11)
This ETF Paid Out Big. Its Total Returns Tell Another Story — YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY) has attracted investors through substantial distributions based on an 85% distribution rate, but its total returns have been significantly disappointing. The fund's net as (Morningstar, 2026-09-08)
New ETFs Are Launching Fast. Proceed With Caution — Over 1,000 new exchange-traded funds launched in 2025, marking a significant expansion in the ETF market that has evolved substantially since the first S&P 500 ETF debuted in the 1990s. Modern ETFs have become increasing (Morningstar, 2026-08-21)
Bitwise Announces Updates to ETF Lineup — Bitwise Asset Management announced the closure and liquidation of six option income strategy ETFs: ICOI, IMRA, IMST, IGME, ICRC, and IETH. Shareholders who do not sell their shares by July 31, 2026, will have their posit (PR Newswire, 2026-06-30)
Bitwise Announces Monthly Distributions for IMST, ICOI, IMRA, IGME, ICRC, and IETH — Bitwise Asset Management announced monthly distributions for its suite of six Option Income Strategy ETFs (IMST, ICOI, IMRA, IGME, ICRC, and IETH), which employ covered call strategies on underlying securities including (PR Newswire, 2026-06-25)
Cboe Canada Welcomes Listing of Hamilton Enhanced Bitcoin DayMAX™ ETF (BDAY) — Cboe Canada has listed the Hamilton Enhanced Bitcoin DayMAX™ ETF (BDAY), a new Bitcoin-focused exchange-traded fund designed to provide investors with Bitcoin exposure and semi-monthly income distributions. Unlike tradit (Business Wire, 2026-06-25)