In a market dominated by big banks and multinationals, smaller providers must overcome significant barriers to thrive
Two experts explain their selections
Funds that launch first often gather more assets and charge higher fees, but they don’t always maintain their top status
Newsmaker: In a more crowded ETF field, Rohit Mehta says there’s still room for innovation
The fund invests exclusively in dividend-paying preferred shares
New launches include emerging markets, ESG and private markets, while Invesco is closing multiple funds
New products include target-date RESP funds, covered calls and high-interest savings
Evolve launched two index ETFs with covered calls and plans to close its Enhanced FANGMA Index ETF
Purpose is first in Canada with single-stock ETFs, while CIBC launched new Canadian depositary receipts
Panellists discussed the funds during the ETFGI summit