Emile Hallez

It's going to be a while before ETF share classes of mutual funds are commonplace, but many asset managers now have regulatory approval.

Recent news of medical marijuana being reclassified and research into psychedelics being prioritized boosted some thematic funds, at least initially.

Just weeks after its launch in early April, Roundhill's Memory ETF has nearly $1.5 billion. At least two competitors are prepping funds.

Worldwide, active ETFs delivered their highest quarter ever at the start of 2026, and the US and Asia-Pacific region added hundreds of funds.

Gabe Plotkin, whose firm Melvin Capital was hit hard during the GameStop short squeeze, is reportedly seeding the fund via a 351 exchange.

Roundhill and GraniteShares indicated that they could soon launch funds making election bets.

The trend differs from the famous fund managers of the mutual fund business, but there is a niche being built by research analysts with recognizable names.

The Iran war and the spread of data centers have boosted the performance of energy ETFs, but uncertainty may be creeping in.

For the first time in years, sustainable US mutual funds and ETFs saw quarterly net inflows, thanks in part to demand for more electricity.

“We don't see those launching anytime soon unless there is a change in heart or a change in staff,” Volatility Shares' CEO said.