The world’s first ETF dedicated to autism made its debut on Wall Street

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Defiance ETFs launched the Defiance Autism Impact ETF on Nasdaq under the ticker ASD. The fund targets companies that build products, therapies, services, and technologies that support people with autism and neurodivergence. The firm says the initiative is rooted in the personal experience of its founders and their family, and it will donate all profits for the first two years to autism-related charities and initiatives. The launch highlights growing investor interest in the broader support ecosystem around autism care, education, and assistive technologies.

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