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3 Unique ETFs Launched in 2026 to Vary Your Investment Strategy
Author: Nathan Reiff. Posted: 3/1/2026.
Key Points
- Three brand-new ETFs launched in 2026 all include unique strategies with a passive income component.
- Although investors will pay as much as 1.14% in annual fees for funds including MEMY, ISSB, and ONEH, their distinctive approach to combining multiple angles may appeal.
- These funds all have very low asset bases, as they are just weeks into public trading, increasing the overall risk to individual investors—but they also may have significant untapped potential to provide a combination of returns and income.
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Investors who favor a "first-to-market" approach may appreciate both the volume and the variety of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that launch regularly. With more than 1,100 new ETFs introduced in 2025, last year provided ample opportunity to get in early on upstart funds and potentially capture outsized growth over time. 2026 shows no signs of slowing as investors continue to channel hundreds of billions of dollars per month into exchange-traded products.
Untested new ETFs also carry risks: limited liquidity, a short or non-existent track record, and managers investors may not know well. The funds below each use unique strategies that could appeal to some investors, but those caveats are important to keep in mind. Conversely, investors willing to accept higher risk may be rewarded if a strategy succeeds.
A Strategy Combining Meme-Stock Exposure With Weekly Distributions
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The meme-stock trend persists, and a growing number of ETFs now target companies that have gone viral. The Tuttle Capital Meme Stock Income Blast ETF (BATS: MEMY) is the latest fund to explore this niche, aiming to deliver both income and exposure to the highly speculative meme-stock segment.
MEMY invests at least 80% of its assets in meme stocks, identifying candidates through social media and retail investor forums, then selecting names based on short interest, options activity, and unusual price movement. The fund favors stocks with elevated implied volatility because those can be used more effectively in options strategies to generate income.
MEMY targets a portfolio of 15 to 30 U.S.-listed stocks across sectors and market caps and uses a put credit spread strategy to make weekly distributions to shareholders. Given the high volatility of meme stocks, the regular income component can act as a buffer for investors concerned about downside risk.
For this complex, actively managed approach, MEMY charges an expense ratio of 0.99% and — like many newly launched ETFs — currently has very low assets under management (AUM).
One Fund Combining Large-Cap U.S. Stocks and Bitcoin With an Income Incentive
The IncomeSTKd 1X US Stocks & 1X Bitcoin Premium ETF (BATS: ISSB) is another option for investors seeking regular distributions, though its strategy is broader than MEMY's. ISSB gains exposure to large-cap U.S. stocks via futures and other derivatives tied to the S&P 500 and to Bitcoin through ETF options, prioritizing total return while also seeking tax efficiency through options-based techniques.
ISSB builds income by harvesting option premium, which can benefit from market volatility. That makes the fund a complex, multi-layered product aimed at investors seeking supplemental income, indirect Bitcoin exposure, and participation in large-cap U.S. equities.
Because of its wide-ranging and sophisticated approach, ISSB carries a higher cost: the actively managed fund has an expense ratio of 1.14%.
Downside Protection With an Income Bonus
The fund on this list with the lowest expense ratio (0.79%) and the largest AUM (nearly $14 million) is the TrueShares Equity Hedge ETF (BATS: ONEH). ONEH may appeal to investors who are concerned about broader market downturns: it invests in both put and call options on the S&P 500, which can position the fund to potentially gain during declines while also participating in recoveries.
ONEH also incorporates income-producing securities — including U.S. Treasuries, government and corporate bonds, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), preferred stock, and more — to generate an income component. Distributions had not yet begun at the time of publication; the fund intends to pay them at least annually.
Like the other funds discussed, ONEH uses a complex strategy that may not suit all investors. At its core, the fund is designed to provide equity exposure with a built-in downside hedge and a reallocation function to support upside recoveries when they occur.
Despite being less expensive than the other funds and having larger AUM, ONEH remains more complex and specialized than many plain-vanilla ETFs and still has a modest asset base compared with more established alternatives. Investors should weigh those factors carefully, as ONEH is a higher-risk, niche option.
Wendy's Stock Is Cheap, But Can the Turnaround Actually Work?
Author: Thomas Hughes. Posted: 2/17/2026.
Key Points
- Wendy's is well-positioned to rebound, but the timing is questionable amid competitors taking market share.
- Analysts are trimming targets but remain highly confident in the Hold rating.
- Institutions and short-sellers have the market set up to be squeezed when a catalyst emerges.
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Wendy’s (NASDAQ: WEN) shares are well off their highs, presenting what looks like a deep-value opportunity. Trading around 12x current-year earnings and under 8x a 2030 forecast, the valuation implies substantial upside versus industry leaders. The key question: can the company execute a turnaround? International growth remains intact and supports results today, but self-inflicted problems in the core U.S. market will likely weigh on performance this year.
Management admits several missteps and is taking corrective action. The harder challenge is changing public perception: the company has lost market share to competitors such as McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) and is struggling to restore traffic. Several quarters of declining U.S. comps, margin pressure, and conservative guidance have depressed sentiment.
Analysts Push Wendy’s to Long-Term Lows
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Wendy’s analyst trends have been skewed toward the low end of the target range, contributing to recent lows. These trends point to a possible additional low single-digit decline from mid-February levels, but there is a silver lining.
Some signals are more constructive. Analyst coverage began rising in 2025 and increased roughly 30%, reaching 26 analysts in Q1 2026. Despite the headwinds, the consensus rating is a Hold, with a 62% conviction rate and an even split between Sell and Buy recommendations.
Analysts have pushed the stock toward long-term lows and have implied a price floor near $7, roughly aligned with those lows. At the same time, consensus estimates suggest upside of about 30% under a recovery scenario. Improved earnings — particularly stronger cash flow and a clearer capital-return plan — could serve as a catalyst.
Wendy’s has already reduced its dividend and curtailed buybacks. If operating trends do not improve soon, further dividend reductions or a suspension remain possible.
Free cash flow is declining but still positive and currently sufficient to cover payouts. The 2025 free-cash-flow payout ratio is about 62% — elevated, but leaving some room for debt service. The balance sheet shows reduced cash and total assets alongside higher long-term debt and liabilities, producing an equity decline of more than 50%. Shareholder equity is minimal at $117.3 million and leverage is high: long-term debt is roughly 23x equity and about 0.6x total assets.
Short Sellers Could Set Wendy’s Up for a Rebound
Short interest is not at record levels but is near historical highs — about 20% of the float as of late January. That elevated short interest is a headwind to a strong recovery; if it reverses, any rebound could be amplified.
Institutions own more than 85% of the stock, which provides a base of support. Institutional buying in early 2026 outpaced selling by roughly 2:1, suggesting accumulation that could help once sentiment turns.
Technically, critical support sits near the long-term lows established during the COVID-19 panic — around $6.82, just below the low-end analyst target of $7. Momentum indicators such as MACD and stochastic show the shares are deeply oversold, and recent trading volume patterns indicate bargain buying at lower prices.
Volume has picked up as the price has fallen, implying buyers are stepping in. That said, if upcoming results fail to show improvement or are worse than expected, the stock could test new lows and trigger a deeper selloff. Management is preparing for continued weak comps, plans additional store closures to improve footprint efficiency, and has guided revenue and earnings below consensus.
Consumer Tailwinds Could Help
There are early signs of consumer support forming in 2026. The labor market remains resilient, and preliminary data shows tax refunds running more than 10% higher than last year — a boost for consumers and consumer stocks. Stronger spending trends would help traffic and sales at value-oriented chains like Wendy’s.
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