IQ 500 International ETF Price & Performance (IQIN)

The global ETF industry drew a record $620.5 billion in net inflows in the first four months of 2025, even as the S&P 500 fell nearly 5% year-to-date. April alone saw $157 billion in new ETF investments, with gold and equity-focused funds attracting significant capital, reflecting resilient investor confidence.123

Calamos Investments announced estimated upside cap ranges of 6.69%-7.3% for its new S&P 500 Structured Alt Protection ETF (CPSU) and 7.10%-8.02% for its Nasdaq-100 counterpart (CPNJ), both offering 100% downside protection over a one-year period. The launch and reset are scheduled for June 2, targeting risk-averse equity investors.45

Vontobel has launched its first active ETF, the International Equity Active ETF (VNIE), focusing on developed and emerging markets outside the U.S. The new fund aims to provide long-term capital appreciation and diversification as investors look to international exposure amid ongoing U.S. market volatility.56