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Hexis Capital to Move NICO ETF Listing to Texas Stock Exchange

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Hexis Capital Management will transfer its nicotine-focused NICO ETF from NYSE Arca to the Texas Stock Exchange on November 25, 2026.

Hexis Capital to Move NICO ETF Listing to Texas Stock Exchange

Hexis Capital Management announced Wednesday it will transfer the listing of its Hexis Active Nicotine Engagement ETF, trading under the ticker NICO, from NYSE Arca to the Texas Stock Exchange on November 25, 2026, marking one of the more prominent early moves to the nascent Texas-based bourse.

NICO is positioned as the first actively managed exchange-traded fund to combine investment exposure to the tobacco and nicotine sector with a structured shareholder engagement program, according to Hexis. The Dallas- and London-based adviser oversees the fund, which targets companies across the broader nicotine industry.

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The transfer to the Texas Stock Exchange, which has drawn attention as a challenger to legacy U.S. exchanges, signals a willingness among some niche asset managers to align their listings with the newer venue. Hexis did not disclose the terms or cost implications of the transfer in its announcement.

The move reflects a broader trend of fund sponsors and companies exploring alternatives to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq as the Texas Stock Exchange works to build its roster of listed securities ahead of its anticipated launch and expansion timeline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is the NICO ETF and who manages it?

NICO is the Hexis Active Nicotine Engagement ETF, an actively managed fund that combines tobacco and nicotine sector investing with a structured engagement program. It is managed by Hexis Capital Management, which is based in Dallas and London.

Q.When will the NICO ETF transfer to the Texas Stock Exchange?

Hexis Capital Management has announced the transfer is scheduled for November 25, 2026.

Q.Why is the NICO ETF moving from NYSE Arca to the Texas Stock Exchange?

Hexis Capital Management did not provide explicit reasons in its announcement, but the move aligns the fund with the Texas Stock Exchange, an emerging competitor to legacy U.S. exchanges that has been attracting early listings from various issuers.

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