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SEC Seeks Public Comment on Novel ETFs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued a request for public comment on exchange-traded funds that invest in innovative asset classes or use novel investment strategies, as ETF assets topped $12 trillion at the end of 2025.
- ETF industry assets stood at over $12 trillion at the end of 2025.
- The SEC's request for comment was published on June 30, 2026.
- The public comment period runs for 60 days following publication of the request for comment in the Federal Register.
- The release is numbered 2026-60.
SEC opens comment window on novel ETF strategies
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a request for public comment on exchange-traded funds seeking to invest in innovative asset classes or engage in novel investment strategies. The request was published on June 30, 2026, under release number 2026-60.
Innovation in exchange-traded funds depends on a consistent, transparent, and efficient regulatory framework.
— Paul S. Atkins, SEC Chairman
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.
— Brian Daly, Director of the SEC's Division of Investment Management
What the SEC wants feedback on
The commission's request covers several areas tied to the regulatory treatment of novel ETFs.
- The status of certain novel ETFs as investment companies.
- The regulation of novel ETFs.
- How the registration process for novel ETFs can continue to operate effectively.
Comment period timeline
Interested parties have 60 days following publication of the request for comment in the Federal Register to submit responses.