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Evolve Funds launching marijuana ETF

The ETF will start trading on Feb. 12

By Staff |February 9, 2018

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Evolve Funds to launch blockchain ETF

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By Staff |February 2, 2018

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ETF markets hit record highs: report

The Canadian ETF market had a record 2017, with total AUM reaching C$145 billion and inflows of C$26 billion.

By Staff |January 30, 2018

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Fund news from BMO, Franklin Templeton and RBC

BMO Investments has appointed a subadvisor for the following: Effective on or about January 31, 2018: BMO Asset Management remains the funds’ portfolio manager. New funds from Franklin Templeton Franklin Templeton Investments Canada has two new smart beta ETFs: The firm also has a new actively managed ETF: RBC launches six funds RBC Global Asset […]

By Staff |January 29, 2018

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Mackenzie Investments launches ETF portfolios

Mackenzie Investments has launched Mackenzie ETF Portfolios—five portfolios that provide access to the the firm’s ETFs. Read: Continued growth expected for ETFs: report Each portfolio has the ability to invest in a full spectrum of Mackenzie’s active, strategic beta and traditional index ETFs. The portfolios use strategic and tactical asset allocation along with active currency […]

By Staff |January 29, 2018

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Invesco offers new currency-hedged ETF series

Invesco has launched a CAD-hedged series for Canada’s only global small/midcap equity ETF: PowerShares FTSE RAFI Global Small-Mid Fundamental ETF. The new series allows investors to choose the currency exposure that best suits their investment goals: CAD-unhedged, USD-unhedged or CAD-hedged. Read: Hard year ahead for U.S. dollar: Desjardins The new ETFs seek to generate capital […]

By Staff |January 29, 2018

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Canadian advisors to increase smart beta strategies: survey

If you’re not a smart beta whiz, you’re not alone. An FTSE Russell advisor survey finds that only 35% of advisors (in Canada, the U.K. and the U.S.) say they’re “very familiar” with smart beta strategies. For Canadian and U.S. advisors, not knowing enough about smart beta strategies is the main reason cited for not […]

By Staff |January 22, 2018

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ETFs

Evolve Funds launching marijuana ETF

Evolve Funds to launch blockchain ETF

ETF markets hit record highs: report

Fund news from BMO, Franklin Templeton and RBC

Mackenzie Investments launches ETF portfolios

Invesco offers new currency-hedged ETF series

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Fidelity, Mackenzie offer new funds

Canadian advisors to increase smart beta strategies: survey

Advisors bullish on marijuana, financials, emerging markets: survey