By Matthew Bartolini, Head of SPDR Americas Research at SSGA.

During the pandemic, we’ve seen an evolution of behavioral changes fuel transcendent trends across our economy that may create new future growth opportunities.

Fidelity has launched two new fixed income ETFs – the Fidelity Investment Grade Bond ETF and the Fidelity Investment Grade Securitized ETF – on NYSE Arca.

Alger has launched its first ETF, the actively managed Alger Mid Cap 40 ETF (FRTY US). The fund has listed on NYSE Arca and is overseen by seasoned midcap manager Amy Zhang.

SS&C ALPS Advisors has teamed up with GSI Capital Advisors to launch the ALPS Active REIT ETF (REIT US), an actively managed ETF providing exposure to US real estate.

A New York-based manager of socially responsible investments has opened its doors with the launch of an ETF investing in companies that it considers are making the greatest contribution to society.

First Trust has expanded its target-outcome offering with the acquisition of Cboe Vest’s S&P 500 ‘Dividend Aristocrats’ ETF.

Invesco has expanded its US line-up of dynamic multi-factor equity ETFs with the launch of a business-cycle-driven factor-rotation strategy targeting developed market stocks outside of the US.

Tabula Investment Management has expanded its footprint in Switzerland with the introduction of its US ‘enhanced inflation’ ETF in CHF-hedged format on SIX Swiss Exchange.

Evolve Funds has lowered the management fee on its Bitcoin ETF (EBIT CN) just one week after the fund launched on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Virginia-based investment adviser Corbett Road has introduced its debut ETF, an actively managed tactical US equity strategy with a risk-management overlay.