Major milestone highlights Cboe’s role as a leading listing venue for innovative actively-managed ETFs
Cboe Global Markets has officially crossed a major milestone surpassing 1,000 U.S.-listed ETFs. With this achievement, Cboe becomes just the second exchange ever to reach this number, reflecting the strong momentum in the ETF space and the trust it has earned from issuers and investors alike.
More than 115 issuers now list their ETF products on Cboe U.S., a sign of the platform’s growing influence in shaping the future of exchange-traded funds. And according to Victor Werny, Head of North American ETP Listings at Cboe, this milestone is more than just a numberit’s a validation of Cboe’s long-standing efforts to support innovation in the ETF industry.
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“Reaching 1,000 ETF listings shows the faith our partners place in us,” Werny shared. “We’re seeing explosive growth in the ETF space, especially as newer products aim to integrate more advanced strategies, from options-based investing to exposure in digital assets like cryptocurrency. Cboe’s unique expertise in both derivatives and markets puts us in the perfect position to help our partners explore and expand into these new frontiers.”
Since early 2023, Cboe’s ETF listings have surged by more than 70%, fueled by growing demand for actively managed ETFs. A significant portion of new listings over 40% feature derivatives-based strategies like outcome-based or income-generating ETFs, confirming that investors are increasingly seeking smarter ways to manage risk and pursue returns. This trend is now making its way into digital assets, too, with several innovative bitcoin ETFs now trading on Cboe’s platform.
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The growth hasn’t gone unnoticed by some of the industry’s biggest innovators.
Cathie Wood, Founder and CEO of ARK Invest, praised the partnership with Cboe. “At ARK, we believe investing should be about access, innovation, and transparency,” she said. “Cboe has been a key partner in helping us bring disruptive and actively managed strategies to market. Their strength in options and crypto-based ETFs aligns perfectly with our mission. Crossing 1,000 listings isn’t just a win for Cboe—it’s a sign the industry is moving in the right direction.”
Adam Phillips, COO of VanEck ETFs, added, “This milestone underscores how dynamic the ETF landscape has become. We’ve worked closely with Cboe to launch products that bring cutting-edge ideas—like digital assets and emerging tech sectors—to a broader audience.”
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Graham Day, CIO at Innovator ETFs, also offered congratulations. “We’re proud to work with Cboe, from launching the very first Buffer ETFs™ to introducing Dual Directional Buffer ETFs that can potentially benefit investors in both rising and falling markets. Together, we’re constantly pushing the envelope.”
Cboe’s role in shaping the ETF ecosystem goes beyond listings. Its roots in options innovation run deep. The firm developed FLEX options back in 1993 tools that portfolio managers still rely on today to craft customized strategies with built-in downside protection. Many issuers also turn to Cboe for its powerful indexing and pricing capabilities through Cboe Global Indices, a leader in derivatives-based benchmarks.
At the heart of all this is a simple truth: the ETF space is evolving fast, and Cboe is helping to lead the wayby giving issuers a platform to innovate, and giving investors more tools to build smarter, more resilient portfolios.
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