The Benzinga Global Fintech Awards are given to carefully vetted, renowned companies/executives who are striving to revolutionize the industry.

The Best ETF Launch is awarded to a fund that has recently launched and demonstrated the most innovation and success out of the gate.

The 2023 winner was the AXS 2X Innovation ETF (NASDAQ:TARK) which aims to return twice the daily return of the ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:ARKK), Cathie Wood's industry-leading fund.

This innovative fund lets traders bullish on ARKK maximize their view by providing 2X daily returns of the fund.

TARK beat out 7 other finalists to bring home the award:

Fairlead Tactical Sector ETF (NYSE:TACK)

BTD Capital Fund (NYSE:DIP)

BMO Covered Call Utilities ETF (TSE: ZWU)

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (BATS:MOAT)

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF (NYSE:URNM)

Tema Luxury ETF (NYSE:LUX)

Capital Group Core Bond ETF (NYSE:CGCB)