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The RBC iShares alliance on April 7 announced the expansion of the suite of RBC Target Maturity Bond ETFs and the introduction of two new actively managed equity ETFs.
The three new RBC Target Maturity Bond ETFs, each maturing in 2032 include the following:
RBC Target 2032 Canadian Government Bond ETF (TSX: RGQU) aims to provide income by investing primarily in a portfolio of fixed-income securities issued by Canadian governments and agencies.
RBC Target 2032 Canadian Corporate Bond ETF (TSX: RQU) aims to provide income by tracking the FTSE Canada 2026 Maturity Corporate Bond Index, which is designed to represent the performance of a held-to-maturity portfolio consisting of, primarily, Canadian dollar-denominated investment grade corporate bonds with effective maturities in 2026.
RBC Target 2032 U.S. Corporate Bond ETF (TSX: RUQU/RUQU.U) seeks to provide income by investing primarily in a portfolio of investment grade fixed-income securities issued in the U.S. market by U.S. and foreign corporations.
The new actively managed ETFs include the following:
RBC Canadian Equity ETF (TSX: RCAN) aims for long-term capital growth by investing primarily in a portfolio of common stocks and equivalent securities of Canadian corporations in order to provide broad exposure to economic growth opportunities in Canada.
RBC U.S. Large-Cap Equity (TSX: RUSA/RUSA.U) aims for capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of major U.S. companies in order to provide broad exposure to economic growth opportunities in the U.S.
BMO Asset Management Inc. on April 1 announced that it will terminate the following funds effective at the close of business on or about June 19:
BMO Brookfield Global Real Estate Tech Fund (Cboe Canada: TOWR) is expected to be de-listed effective at market close on or about June 15, 2026.
Fidelity Investments Canada on March 31 announced plans to terminate eight funds, effective on or around July 24, 2026, subject to securityholder approval for certain class funds.
In a release, Fidelity indicated that the proposed terminations will result in a more simplified fund line-up that is easier for investors to navigate.
Proposed fund terminations include the following:
The terminating ETFs are expected to be delisted from the Toronto Stock Exchange, at Fidelity’s request, at the close of business on or about July 24, 2026. In addition, the terminating funds have been closed to new purchases by new investors.
Subject to the approval of securityholders, Fidelity also proposes to terminate the following corporate class funds:
CIBC Asset Management Inc. on March 31 announced the launch of Avantis CIBC Emerging Market ETF (TSX: CAEM), which aims to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies of all market capitalizations across eligible emerging markets, selected using factors that consider value and profitability characteristics.
Invesco Canada Ltd. on March 30 announced plans to terminate Invesco Managed Futures Fund and Invesco Global Real Estate Fund, effective on or about May 29, 2026. Effective immediately, the terminating funds are closed to all investments. As a result, it is no longer intended that, as previously announced, CI Global Asset Management will become the investment fund manager, portfolio manager, and trustee of the terminating funds and the securityholder meeting of each terminating fund scheduled for April 13, 2026 has been cancelled.
Vanguard Investments Canada on March 25 announced the launch of Vanguard U.S. High Dividend Yield ETF (TSX: VUDV), which tracks the FTSE High Dividend Yield Index, a U.S. equity index that tracks companies with above average dividend yields. This ETF invests in over 560 stocks of U.S. companies and expects to issue dividends on a quarterly basis.
The Securities and Investment Management Association (SIMA) on March 24 announced investment fund net sales and net assets for February 2026.
Mutual fund assets totalled $2.641 trillion at the end of February, up by $76.5 billion, or 3.0%, since January. Mutual fund net sales were $10.5 billion in February.
ETF assets totalled $781.9 billion at the end of February, up by $38.0 billion, or 5.1%, since January. ETF net sales were $18.9 billion in February.
February insights
Visit the SIMA website to view the full report.
Manulife Investments on March 17 debuted the Manulife CQS Multi Asset Credit Fund ETF Series (TSX: MMAC), with its affiliated investment adviser Manulife | CQS Investment Management, a London-headquartered research-driven alternative credit specialist with 20+ years of experience. The fund seeks to generate income and capital growth by investing primarily in credit-related investments of global issuers and deliver attractive, income-driven, risk-adjusted returns across market cycles.
CIBC Asset Management Inc. on March 13 announced the launch of two new Avantis CIBC ETFs.
Avantis CIBC International Equity ETF (TSX: CADE) aims for long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies of all market capitalizations across eligible developed markets (excluding Canada and the U.S.), selected using factors that consider value and profitability characteristics.
Avantis CIBC Global Small Cap Value ETF (TSX: CASV) targets long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of small capitalization companies across eligible developed markets, selected using factors that consider value and profitability characteristics.
BMO Asset Management Inc. on March 5 debuted BMO Market+ ETF strategies, a new suite of ETFs designed to deliver broad equity market exposure while applying disciplined, systematic fundamental analysis.
BMO Market+ All Country World Equity ETF (Cboe Canada: ZMPW) aims for long-term capital growth by investing, directly or indirectly, primarily in equity securities of issuers from developed and emerging markets. BMO Market+ All Country World Equity ETF offers CAD Units.
BMO Market+ Canadian Equity ETF (Cboe Canada: ZMPC) seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing, directly or indirectly, primarily in equity securities of Canadian companies. BMO Market+ Canadian Equity ETF offers CAD Units.
BMO Market+ Global Equity ETF (Cboe Canada: ZMPG) aims for long-term capital appreciation by investing, directly or indirectly, primarily in equity securities of issuers from around the world. BMO Market+ Global Equity ETF offers CAD Units.
BMO Market+ Low Volatility Global Equity ETF (Cboe Canada: ZMLG) seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing, directly or indirectly, primarily in equity securities of issuers from around the world while seeking to reduce portfolio volatility. BMO Market+ Low Volatility Global Equity ETF offers CAD Units.
BMO Market+ US Equity ETF (Cboe Canada: ZMPU) seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing, directly or indirectly, in equity securities of U.S. companies that have strong fundamentals. BMO Market+ US Equity ETF offers CAD Units, Hedged Units, and USD Units.
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