This ETF category could shine if “global macro doesn’t deliver”
About $16B is invested in Canadian covered-call ETFs: Horizons
Higher yields in traditional fixed income may put pressure on industry
Fixed income funds led again, this time with a preference for longer duration
Panellists discussed the funds during the ETFGI summit
NBI launched international equity funds while CIBC released a fixed-income alt
This year has brought new opportunities but also fresh scrutiny
BMO partners with ARK on innovation funds, and Purpose prepares single-stock ETFs
The products would offer exposure to large U.S. names while using covered calls to provide income
Recent launches include Canadian segregated versions of two Wellington funds and a multi-strategy alternative fund
There are now more retail options for defensive investors
Standardization efforts will be key to enhancing credibility and driving growth
Equity ETFs rebounded last month but defensive strategies continued to dominate
Market headwinds and lackluster sales erased almost a year’s worth of gains
At an annual Advocis event, FSRA raised concern about sales incentives being misaligned with customer needs
While a bank failure is unlikely, the attractiveness of GICs should lead advisors to brush up on their deposit insurance knowledge
Firms released new target date corporate bond funds, a multi-asset income ETF and balanced seg funds
Three ways to take action for clients in challenging times
Launches include a long/short equity alt ETF and an innovation fund
Clean-energy firms are beginning to find profitability amid a global push toward net zero
ETFs built on high-interest savings accounts make sense to investors who need a place to park cash until they’re ready to invest again
Dividend, low-volatility and covered-call ETFs can all support portfolios in bad markets
Recent launches include a green bond fund and an Ether ETF
Finding fixed income solutions as interest rates rise
The partnership aims to heat up competition in responsible investment
A record $1.7 billion flowed into cash alternatives