July 9, 2026 - CFRA's Head of ETF Research & Analytics Aniket Ullal breaks down five standout ETF launches from the first half of 2026 — a year that saw 728 new U.S.-listed ETFs hit the market. The report spotlights the Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM), which surged to over $23 billion in assets on differentiated exposure to the high bandwidth memory supply chain, and the Tema Space Innovators ETF (NASA), which drew investor interest through pre-IPO exposure to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SPCX).
The analysis also covers the ProShares GENIUS Money Market ETF (IQMM), built to meet stablecoin reserve requirements, alongside two emerging categories to watch: the Heavy Asset Low Obsolescence (HALO) trade and specialized securitized income strategies. Each launch reflects how ETF issuers are moving quickly to capture investor sentiment and regulatory shifts.
Which of these themes will sustain investor demand, and which are early-stage bets? Download the full report for CFRA's complete analysis, sector breakdowns, and performance data.