About 390 U.S.-listed ETFs launched in two months, with derivatives strategies making up more than half

About 390 U.S.-listed ETFs launched in two months, with derivatives strategies making up more than half

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2026-08-02 00:29:06
The U.S. exchange-traded fund market has expanded quickly in recent weeks, according to a post on X from The Kobeissi Letter. The account said roughly 390 U.S.-listed ETFs were launched over the past two months, marking the largest two-month issuance increase on record and a more than threefold rise from the start of 2024. The figures also show a clear tilt toward more complex structures in this year’s product lineup. Around 54% of the ETFs launched in 2026 have used derivatives-based strategies, while more than one-third have been leveraged or inverse products. The Kobeissi Letter also said fund issuers have submitted more than 1,000 applications for leveraged ETFs so far this year. Based on those filings, the post said the market expects ETF issuance to keep growing in the months ahead.

According to ChainCatcher, The Kobeissi Letter said in a post on X that the U.S. ETF market has been expanding rapidly. Over the past two months, about 390 U.S.-listed ETFs have been launched, setting the largest two-month issuance increase on record and marking growth of more than 3x from the start of 2024.

Data cited in the post shows that about 54% of ETFs launched this year use derivatives strategies. More than one-third are leveraged or inverse ETFs.

In addition, fund issuers have filed more than 1,000 applications for leveraged ETFs so far this year. The Kobeissi Letter said the market expects ETF issuance to continue growing.

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