Invesco Next Gen Connectivity E Price & Performance (KNCT)

A record 288 new ETFs have launched in 2025, far outpacing last year’s numbers. Active equity ETFs dominate, accounting for 70% of new launches and a significant share of volume. The surge reflects investor demand for sophisticated, low-cost strategies in a volatile market, with hedge fund-style products gaining traction.1

The Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF (PXQ) has posted a 13.2% return over the past year and is ranked in the top 25% of ETFs for risk-adjusted performance. The fund’s Sharpe ratio stands at 1.66, and its current drawdown is 10.73%, highlighting resilience amid recent market swings.2

ALPS Equal Sector Weight ETF (EQL) completed a 3-for-1 forward split, increasing share counts for holders. Meanwhile, multiple ETFs, including NYLI Cleaner Transport, First Trust TCW Emerging Markets Debt, and NYLI Clean Oceans, underwent liquidations, returning cash to investors at set prices this month.3