Top ETF Launches of Summer 2026

The ETF industry continues its fast pace of innovation, with product development showing no signs of slowing. U.S. ETFs ended July with $15.7 trillion in total assets under management, bringing in $193 billion in net new capital in July alone, according to recent FactSet data.

ETF Trends • a day ago

A Guide to Nasdaq ETF Investing

Can the Nasdaq's tech-led rally continue in 2H 2026? Here are the key catalysts, risks and ETFs to watch.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 9, 2026

ETF Prime: Alternative ETFs Punch Above Their Weight in 2026

Alternative ETFs and their growing role as portfolio diversifiers were the focus of this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Cinthia Murphy, director of research at VettaFi, followed by Matt Bartolini of State Street Investment Management.

ETF Trends • Jul 29, 2026

ETF Prime: ETF Inflows, the Nasdaq 100 Fee War, & Launches

Record ETF inflows and a new fee war in the Nasdaq 100 category were among the highlights on this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi, followed by Brian Walsh, head of advice and planning at SoFi.

ETF Trends • Jul 15, 2026

State Street's Triple Play: Capturing the U.S. Broad Market Benchmarks

At first glance, broad-market funds seemingly offer similar exposure to the exact same underlying stocks. Various asset managers offer several heavyweight funds that claim to capture the broader market.

ETF Trends • Jul 8, 2026

State Street Goes Heads Up With Qs, Launches Nasdaq 100 ETF

Investors now have more optionality when looking for Nasdaq 100 exposure. State Street Investment Management (SSIM) just launched the State Street SPDR Portfolio Nasdaq 100 ETF (QNDX).

ETF Trends • Jun 24, 2026

State Street Investment Management Expands Low-Cost Core Suite with New Nasdaq® 100 ETF

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--State Street Investment Management today announced the launch of the State Street® SPDR® Portfolio Nasdaq® 100 ETF (QNDX), designed to track the Nasdaq-100 Index® and provide investors with a low-cost, growth-oriented core equity allocation. Priced at 10 bps, investors may consider QNDX a foundational portfolio building block across market cycles. The Nasdaq-100 Index® is designed to represent 100 of the largest Nasdaq-listed non-financial companies, offering exposure t.

Business Wire • Jun 24, 2026