Weekly global ETF launches: July 2–9, 2026

New exchange-traded funds were listed around the world between July 2 and July 9, 2026, as issuers broadened product lines while asset flows stayed large. European UCITS ETFs recorded $44.9 billion of net inflows in June, and US-listed ETFs exceeded $1 trillion of inflows in the first half of 2026.

Multiple providers launched funds across regions during the week, offering exposures aimed at retail and institutional investors. The new listings included thematic strategies, actively managed ETFs, smart-beta funds and a range of fixed-income products. Leveraged and inverse ETFs were also among recent additions to the market.

On July 8, STOXX Ltd announced the acquisition of Scientific Beta, a Nice, France–based firm known for research on factor indices. The transaction combines an index provider with a specialist in factor-based index design.

Asset managers reported continued inflows in the quarter. Amundi recorded quarterly net inflows of €113.6 billion, 7% higher than the prior quarter, with equity strategies contributing to the net intake. The US-listed ETF sector surpassed $1 trillion of inflows in H1 2026, a milestone reflected across multiple issuers.

The European UCITS framework, which allows eligible funds to be sold across EU countries under a common rule set, continued to attract investor allocations through June. Market data show investors adding ETF exposure within the UCITS regime across equities, fixed income and multi-asset strategies.

Industry participants noted the ongoing supply of specialized ETFs alongside broad-market products. Wealth managers and researchers are assessing how to allocate time and resources as the range of available ETFs grows. Issuers continue to list funds in broad equity and fixed-income categories as well as in thematic, factor and actively managed segments.