📈 MainSpring ETFs: 6.13.2025

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1. ProShares Unveils First 2x and -2x Nasdaq-100 Mega Index ETFs

Summary: ProShares, a leading provider of leveraged and inverse ETFs, has expanded its offerings with the launch of the ProShares Ultra Top QQQ (QQUP) and ProShares UltraShort Top QQQ (QQDN). These are the first ETFs to target 2x and -2x daily returns of the Nasdaq-100 Mega Index, providing investors with geared exposure to the largest companies within the Nasdaq-100.

• Relevant Details:

  • New leveraged (QQUP) and inverse (QQDN) ETFs.

  • Track the Nasdaq-100 Mega Index, which focuses on the largest companies in the Nasdaq-100 (e.g., Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia).

  • Designed for sophisticated investors seeking magnified daily returns or inverse exposure.

  • Expands ProShares' existing lineup of Nasdaq-100 related ETFs.

Source Link: Business Wire

2. T. Rowe Price Expands Active ETF Lineup with Three New Sector Funds

Summary: T. Rowe Price has further broadened its active ETF suite by introducing three new sector-based active ETFs: the T. Rowe Price Financials ETF, Health Care ETF, and Natural Resources ETF. These additions bring the firm's total active ETF offerings to 22, showcasing a continued push by traditional asset managers into the actively managed ETF space.

• Relevant Details:

  • Three new actively managed sector ETFs.

  • Focus on Financials, Health Care, and Natural Resources sectors.

  • Trade on the Nasdaq.

  • Expense ratio of 0.44%.

  • Part of T. Rowe Price's strategic expansion of its active ETF range.

Source Link: PLANSPONSOR Product Launches

3. Report Highlights Criticality of First-Year Asset Accumulation for Active ETF Success

Summary: A new report from Broadridge Financial Solutions emphasizes that active ETFs need to raise at least $100 million in their first year to achieve long-term success. The research indicates that only a small percentage of active ETFs meet this threshold, but those that do tend to grow significantly, often exceeding $1 billion by their third year. This underscores the competitive nature of the active ETF market and the importance of early momentum.

• Relevant Details:

  • Only 11% of active ETFs raise over $100 million in their first year.

  • Funds hitting this target average over $1 billion in AUM by year three.

  • The active ETF market has grown significantly, from $81 billion in 2019 to $631 billion in 2024.

  • Distribution through Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) channels is crucial for new active ETFs.

  • More than half of advisors expect to increase active ETF allocations in the next two years.

Source Link: ETF.com News

3. ETF Industry in the United States Reaches Record US$11.04 Trillion in Assets

Summary: The U.S. ETF industry has achieved a new milestone, with assets under management (AUM) reaching a record US$11.04 trillion at the end of May. This growth was driven by significant net inflows during the month, particularly into fixed income and active ETFs, marking another strong period for the sector.

• Relevant Details:

  • Total U.S. ETF industry AUM hit a new record of $11.04 trillion as of May end.

  • Net inflows in May totaled US$82.44 billion.

  • Year-to-date net inflows for 2025 are a record US$443.34 billion, surpassing previous years.

  • Fixed income ETFs and actively managed ETFs saw substantial inflows in May.

  • The S&P 500 Index also experienced a notable rise of 6.29% in May.

Source Link: ETFGI Report

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