SEC Opens Comment Period on Novel ETF Strategies
The comment request covers funds pushing into innovative asset classes, and those running strategies with no settled regulatory treatment. The announcement was made in a press release dated June 30, 2026, which was also last reviewed or updated on that date. The release carries the number 2026-60.
Highlights
- The SEC's request for comment carries release number 2026-60.
- Three questions are on the table: whether certain of these funds count as investment companies, how they ought to be regulated, and how to keep the registration process working as they multiply.
- ETF assets stood at over $12 trillion at the end of 2025, according to a single report.
What the SEC Is Asking About
According to a single report, the request for comment addresses the status of certain novel ETFs as investment companies, the regulation of novel ETFs, and how the registration process for novel ETFs can continue to operate effectively. Anyone wanting a say has 60 days once the request appears in the Federal Register.
Officials Weigh In
“Innovation in exchange-traded funds depends on a consistent, transparent, and efficient regulatory framework.”
“Exchange-traded funds are a tremendous success story, growing from $4 trillion in 2019 to over $12 trillion at the end of 2025. As ETFs continue to grow and novel strategies emerge, public engagement is essential to answering key questions to make the next years of development a success.”
ETF Market Growth
According to a single report, ETF assets reached over $12 trillion at the end of 2025.
- Published: June 30, 2026.
- Window to respond: 60 days from the Federal Register date.
- ETF assets grew from $4 trillion in 2019 to over $12 trillion at the end of 2025, according to Brian Daly.