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Market month: Fund news and updates

Published on 06-06-2025

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Launches, mergers and terminations, plus SIMA’s monthly industry statistics

 

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Fund news

Fidelity debuts two new ETFS

Fidelity Investments Canada on June 3 launched two new All-in-One ETFs:

Fidelity All-in-One Conservative Income ETF (CBOE CAN: FCIP) aims to achieve income and capital growth through total returns by using a strategic asset allocation approach. It also provides exposure to a diversified portfolio of global equity and fixed income securities, with generally more emphasis on Canadian fixed income securities.

Fidelity All-in-One Fixed Income ETF (CBOE CAN: FFIX) aims to achieve income by using a strategic asset allocation approach providing exposure to a diversified portfolio of global fixed income securities, with generally more emphasis on Canadian fixed income securities.

RBC terminates four ETFs

RBC Global Asset Management on June 3 announced the termination of four RBC ETFs effective on or about Friday, Sept. 12, 2025:

RBC debuts CLO ETF

RBC iShares on May 28 announced the launch of RBC AAA CLO (CAD Hedged) ETF (CBOE CAN: RCLO). The ETF will invest primarily in a diversified portfolio of high-quality AAA rated CLO debt tranches issued by issuers located primarily in the U.S., with the ability to invest in CLO debt tranches issued by issuers located in Europe. As part of its investment strategy, the ETF also seeks to minimize its exposure to currency fluctuations between foreign currencies and the Canadian dollar.

BMO introduces covered call spread gold bullion ETF

BMO Asset Management on May 27 debuted its BMO Covered Call Spread Gold Bullion ETF (TSX: ZWGD). The fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation through exposure to the price of gold bullion, net of fees and expenses, by investing directly or indirectly in long-term holdings of unencumbered gold bullion, while mitigating some downside risk through the use of a covered call spread strategy.

BMO launches five new equity ETFs

BMO Asset Management on May 27 announced the launch of five new ETFs based on market insights from Brian Belski, Chief Investment Strategist and leader of the Investment Strategy Group at BMO Capital Markets.

BMO Canadian Core Plus US Balanced ETF (TSX: ZBCB) seeks to provide a balance of income and long-term capital appreciation by investing, directly or indirectly, in Canadian and U.S. equity securities and debt instruments.

BMO Canadian Equity Plus ETF (TSX: ZBEC) aims for long-term capital appreciation by investing, directly or indirectly, in equity securities of Canadian and, to a lesser extent, U.S. issuers.

BMO US Large Cap Disciplined Value ETF (TSX: ZBVU) aims for long-term capital appreciation by investing, directly or indirectly, in equity securities of issuers in the U.S. that exhibit value characteristics.

BMO US Dividend Growth ETF: BMO US Dividend Growth ETF (TSX: ZBDU) seeks to provide income and long-term capital appreciation primarily by investing, directly or indirectly, in dividend-paying equity securities of issuers in the U.S with a focus on consistent dividends, yield and growth.

BMO US Equity Focused ETF (TSX: ZBEU) seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing, directly or indirectly, in equity securities of issuers in the U.S.

CIBC launches cash management and bond ETFs

CIBC Asset Management on May 14 debuted three actively managed CIBC ETFs to support investors’ cash management and income diversification needs.

CIBC Premium Cash Management ETF (TSX: CCAD) aims for a high level of income while preserving capital and maintaining liquidity, by investing primarily in investment-grade Canadian money market securities, such as Treasury bills issued by Canadian governments, bankers’ acceptances of Canadian chartered banks, and commercial paper of Canadian corporations.

CIBC USD Premium Cash Management ETF (TSX: CUSD.U) targets a high level of income while preserving capital and maintaining liquidity, by investing primarily in high quality short-term fixed income securities denominated in U.S. dollars.

CIBC Canadian Government Long-Term Bond ETF (TSX: CALB) seeks to obtain a high level of income by investing primarily in longer-dated fixed income securities of Canadian government issuers.

Dynamic launches new small-cap mutual fund

Dynamic Funds on May 27 announced the launch of Dynamic Global Small Cap Fund, a new actively managed mutual fund focused on identifying compelling small-cap investment opportunities from around the world. The fund aims for long-term capital growth through investment in a broadly diversified portfolio consisting of equity securities of small-sized businesses based primarily outside of Canada.

SIMA releases April fund industry statistics

The Securities and Investment Management Association (SIMA) on May 22 announced investment fund net sales and net assets for April 2025.

Mutual fund assets totalled $2.218 trillion at the end of April, down by $39.6 billion, or 1.8%, since March. Mutual fund net redemptions were $1.5 billion in April.

ETF assets totalled $546.4 billion at the end of April, down by $0.5 billion, or 0.1%, since March. ETF net sales were $7.2 billion in April.

April insights

Visit the SIMA website to view the full report.

Mackenzie debuts two new equity funds

Mackenzie Investments on May 21 debuted two new mutual funds that aim to provide investors with enhanced portfolio diversification by offering access to new opportunities in a variety of markets, sectors, and companies.

Mackenzie International All Cap Equity Fund aims for true international equity exposure and diversification by investing in a range of market caps and styles, following a core approach that seeks to capture return potential from around the world, adapting to market fluctuations.

Mackenzie US Value Fund, sub-advised by Putnam Investments, seeks to invest in undervalued U.S. companies across diverse sectors. These companies are characterized by robust cash flows, resilient business models, and substantial growth potential.

CIBC launches two CLO funds

CIBC Asset Management on May 21 announced the launch of the new CIBC Income Advantage Fund (also available in an ETF Series – CBOE CAN: CCLO) and CIBC U.S. Dollar Income Advantage Fund. The CIBC Income Advantage Funds is designed to let income-seeking investors tap into a professionally managed high quality Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) credit strategy through a familiar mutual fund structure, aiming for enhanced yield potential, meaningful diversification, and a floating rate structure designed to navigate fluctuating interest rates.

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