A summary of the Canadian ETF launches that occurred in August 2025.
Dynamic Funds launched the Dynamic Active U.S. Discount Bond ETF (DXDU.U), an actively managed portfolio of primarily US dollar–denominated investment-grade corporate bonds. The ETF will offer unhedged exposure to the US corporate bond market, providing investors with access to a broader and deeper opportunity set with the potential for interest income and long-term capital growth.
Franklin Templeton Canada launched two ETFs: the Franklin U.S. Quality Moat Dividend Index ETF (Ticker: FDIV) and the Franklin FTSE India Index ETF (Ticker: FID).
FDIV seeks to replicate the performance of the Morningstar US Dividend Opportunity Index at a management fee of 0.25 per cent. FDIV targets US dividend-paying stocks with durable competitive advantages, strong growth, and high-quality characteristics for those seeking total return and long-term income and growth potential.
The ETF identifies companies categorised by Morningstar as having an ‘economic moat’, a competitive advantage that allows a company to maintain its market position and profitability over the long term (10-20 years), as well as those with sustainable dividends.
FID seeks to replicate the performance of the FTSE India RIC Capped Index by investing in the US-listed Franklin FTSE India ETF. FID invests in securities of large- and mid-capitalisation Indian companies.
Mackenzie Investments launched two ETFs: the Mackenzie GQE US Alpha Extension ETF (Ticker: MALX) and the Mackenzie NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (Ticker: QQQQ).
MALX aims to enhance alpha potential for portfolios with US equity inclusion by employing a quantitative investment process that involves both long and short positions.
QQQQ offers investors a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the innovation space and top tech-heavy growth stocks through its tracking of the NASDAQ 100 Index. The ETF is designed to complement existing portfolios by providing access to the 100 largest and most actively traded companies listed on the NASDAQ, offering a diversified investment solution for those seeking to benefit from the growth potential of US equities.
LongPoint Asset Management Inc. launched two ETFs: the SavvyShort (-2X) NVDA ETF (Ticker: NVDD) and the SavvyShort (-2X) TSLA ETF (Ticker: TSLD)
NVDD seeks daily investment results that seek to correspond to two times inverse (-2X) the daily return (on a percentage basis) of the common stock of Nvidia, Corp. (Ticker: NVDA). NVDD does not hedge its currency exposure to the US dollar.
TSLD seeks daily investment results that seek to correspond to two times inverse (-2X) the daily return (on a percentage basis) of the common stock of Tesla, Inc. (ticker: TSLA). TSLD does not hedge its currency exposure to the US dollar.
CIBC Asset Management launched four ETFs, namely:
The CIBC Canadian Banks Covered Call ETF (Ticker: CCCB) seeks to provide income and long-term capital appreciation by investing in a portfolio of equity securities of Canadian banks while mitigating some downside risk through the use of covered call options.
The CIBC U.S. High Dividend Covered Call ETF (Tickers: CUDC/CUDC.F) seeks to provide regular income and potential for some long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of income-producing high-quality US equity securities, while mitigating some downside risk through the use of covered call options.
The CIBC Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (Ticker: CCDC) seeks to provide regular income and potential for some long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of income producing high-quality Canadian equity securities, while mitigating some downside risk through the use of covered call options.
The CIBC All-Equity ETF Portfolio (Ticker: CEQY) seeks to provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in units of exchange traded index funds that provide exposure to equity securities.
Global X Investments Canada Inc. launched six ETFs, namely:
The BetaPro 3x S&P/TSX 60 Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF (Ticker: TCND) seeks daily investment results that seek to correspond to three times (300 per cent) the daily performance of an index that is designed to provide exposure to the performance of the large-cap market segment of the Canadian equity market, currently, the S&P/TSX 60 Index.
The BetaPro -3x S&P/TSX 60 Daily Leveraged Bear Alternative ETF (Ticker: SCND) seeks daily investment results that seek to correspond to three times (300 per cent) the inverse (opposite) of the daily performance of an index that is designed provide exposure to the performance of the large-cap market segment of the Canadian equity market, currently, the S&P/TSX 60 Index.
The BetaPro 3x Semiconductor Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF (Ticker: SOXL) seeks daily investment results that seek to correspond to three times (300 per cent) the daily performance of an index that is designed to provide exposure to the performance of 30 largest US listed semiconductor companies, currently, the NYSE Semiconductor Index.
The BetaPro-3x Semiconductor Daily Leveraged Bear Alternative ETF (Ticker: SOXS) seeks daily investment results that seek to correspond to three times (300 per cent) the inverse (opposite) of the daily performance of an index that is designed provide exposure to the performance of 30 largest US listed semiconductor companies, currently, the NYSE Semiconductor Index.
The BetaPro 3x US Treasury 20+ Year Daily Leveraged Bull Alternative ETF (Ticker: TTLT) seeks daily investment results that seek to correspond to three times (300 per cent) the daily performance of an index that is designed to provide exposure to the performance of US Treasury bonds with remaining maturities greater than twenty years, currently, the ICE US Treasury 20+ Year Bond Index.
The BetaPro -3x US Treasury 20+ Year Daily Leveraged Bear Alternative ETF (Ticker: STLT) seeks daily investment results that seek to correspond to three times (300 per cent) the inverse (opposite) of the daily performance of an index that is designed provide exposure to the performance of U.S. Treasury bonds with remaining maturities greater than 20 years, currently, the ICE US Treasury 20+ Year Bond Index.
CI Global Asset Management launched eight, namely:
The CI Global Dividend Private Pool (Ticker: CGDI), whichseeks to provide investors with a combination of income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in a portfolio of dividend-paying global equity securities.
The CI U.S. Monthly Income Private Pool (Ticker: CUIG), whichseeks to generate income and long-term capital growth by investing primarily in a combination of equity and fixed-income securities located in the US.
The CI U.S. Small/Mid Cap Equity Private Pool (Ticker: CSMD), which seeks to provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity or equity-related securities of small and medium-capitalisation companies located in the US.
The CI Galaxy Solana ETF (Ticker: SOLX), a Canadian dollar-hedged series offering that provides investors with exposure to Solana tokens through an institutional-quality fund platform.
The CI Galaxy Core Multi-Crypto ETF (Tickers: CCCX.B/CCCX.U/CCCX), which seeks to provide investors with exposure to certain digital assets as selected by the manager, with the weighting based on a modified market capitalisation model.
The CI Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (Ticker: BTCX), a Canadian dollar-hedged series offering that provides investors with exposure to Bitcoin through an institutional-quality fund platform.
The CI Galaxy Ethereum ETF (Ticker: ETHX), a Canadian dollar-hedged series offering that provides investors with exposure to Ether through an institutional-quality fund platform.
The CI Galaxy Multi-Crypto Navigator ETF (Ticker: CMCX), a Canadian dollar-hedged series offering that provides investors with exposure to certain digital assets as selected by the Manager, using a rules-based, momentum signaling strategy.
Purpose Investments launched 10 ETFs, namely:
The Purpose TD (TD) Yield Shares ETF (Ticker: TDY) provides enhanced monthly income on TD shares through a covered call strategy on 50 per cent of the portfolio, combined with a 25 per cent leverage.
The Purpose RBC (RY) Yield Shares ETF (Ticker: RBCY) provides enhanced monthly income on Royal Bank shares through a covered call strategy on 50 per cent of the portfolio, combined with a 25 per cent leverage.
The Purpose Scotiabank (BNS) Yield Shares ETF (Ticker: BNSY) provides enhanced monthly income on Scotiabank shares through a covered call strategy on 50 per cent of the portfolio, combined with a 25 per cent leverage.
The Purpose Enbridge (ENB) Yield Shares ETF (Ticker: ENBY) provides enhanced monthly income on Enbridge shares through a covered call strategy on 50 per cent of the portfolio, combined with a 25 per cent leverage.
The Purpose Shopify (SHOP) Yield Shares ETF (Ticker: SHPY) provides enhanced monthly income on Shopify shares through a covered call strategy on 50 per cent of the portfolio, combined with a 25 per cent leverage.
The Purpose Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) Yield Shares ETF (Ticker: CNQY) provides enhanced monthly income on Canadian Natural Resources shares through a covered call strategy on 50 per cent of the portfolio, combined with a 25 per cent leverage.
The Purpose TELUS (T) Yield Shares ETF (Ticker: TY) provides enhanced monthly income on TELUS shares through a covered call strategy on 50 per cent of the portfolio, combined with a 25 per cent leverage.
The Purpose Dollarama (DOL) Yield Shares ETF (Ticker: DOLY) provides enhanced monthly income on Dollarama shares through a covered call strategy on 50 per cent of the portfolio, combined with a 25 per cent leverage.
The Purpose Couche-Tard (ATD) Yield Shares ETF (Ticker: ATDY) provides enhanced monthly income on Alimentation Couche-Tard shares through a covered call strategy on 50 per cent of the portfolio, combined with a 25 per cent leverage.
The Purpose Brookfield (BN) Yield Shares ETF (Ticker: BNY) provides enhanced monthly income on Brookfield shares through a covered call strategy on 50 per cent of the portfolio, combined with a 25 per cent leverage.
Ninepoint Partners LP launched 11 ETFs, namely:
The Ninepoint Barrick HighShares ETF (Ticker: ABHI) exclusively holds shares of Barrick Mining Corp and uses a covered call strategy and leverage to produce higher monthly income than holding the traditional shares.
The Ninepoint BCE HighShares ETF (Ticker: BCHI) exclusively holds shares of BCE Inc. (Bell Canada) and uses a covered call strategy and leverage to produce higher monthly income than holding the traditional shares.
The Ninepoint Cameco HighShares ETF (Ticker: CCHI) exclusively holds shares of Cameco Corp. and uses a covered call strategy and leverage to produce higher monthly income than holding the traditional shares.
The Ninepoint Canadian Natural Resources HighShares ETF (Ticker: CQHI) exclusively holds shares of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. and uses a covered call strategy and leverage to produce higher monthly income than holding the traditional shares.
The Ninepoint CNR HighShares ETF (Ticker: CRHI) exclusively holds shares of Canadian National Railway Co. and uses a covered call strategy and leverage to produce higher monthly income than holding the traditional shares.
The Ninepoint Enbridge HighShares ETF (Ticker: ENHI) exclusively holds shares of Enbridge Inc. and uses a covered call strategy and leverage to produce higher monthly income than holding the traditional shares.
The Ninepoint Royal Bank HighShares ETF (Ticker: RYHI) exclusively holds shares of Royal Bank of Canada Inc. and uses a covered call strategy and leverage to produce higher monthly income than holding the traditional shares.
The Ninepoint Shopify HighShares ETF (Ticker: SHHI) exclusively holds shares of Shopify Inc. and uses a covered call strategy and leverage to produce higher monthly income than holding the traditional shares.
The Ninepoint Suncor HighShares ETF (Ticker: SUHI) exclusively holds shares of Suncor Energy Inc. and uses a covered call strategy and leverage to produce higher monthly income than holding the traditional shares.
The Ninepoint TD HighShares ETF (Ticker: TDHI) exclusively holds shares of Toronto Dominion Bank and uses a covered call strategy and leverage to produce higher monthly income than holding the traditional shares.
The Ninepoint Enhanced Canadian HighShares ETF (Ticker: ECHI) provides investors with access to a fully diversified high-income strategy, delivering leverage, covered calls, blue-chip exposure, and tax efficiency in a turnkey solution.
Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. launched 11 ETFs, namely:
The Harvest Agnico Eagle Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (Ticker: AEME) provides access to the growth potential of Agnico and overlays an active covered call writing strategy on up to 50 per cent of the portfolio. It applies leverage at around 25 per cent for higher income and growth potential.
The Harvest BCE Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (Ticker: BCEE) provides access to the growth potential of BCE and overlays an active covered call writing strategy on up to 50 per cent of the portfolio. It applies leverage at around 25 per cent for higher income and growth potential.
The Harvest Cameco Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (Ticker: CCOE) provides access to the growth potential of Cameco and overlays an active covered call writing strategy on up to 50 per cent of the portfolio. It applies leverage at around 25 per cent for higher income and growth potential.
The Harvest CNQ Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (Ticker: CNQE) provides access to the growth potential of Canadian Natural Resources and overlays an active covered call writing strategy on up to 50 per cent of the portfolio. It applies leverage at around 25 per cent for higher income and growth prospects.
The Harvest Enbridge Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (Ticker: ENBE) provides access to the growth potential of Enbridge and overlays an active covered call writing strategy on up to 50 per cent of the portfolio. It applies leverage at around 25 per cent for higher income and growth prospects.
The Harvest Royal Bank Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (Ticker: RYHE) provides access to the growth potential of Royal Bank and overlays an active covered call writing strategy on up to 50 per cent of the portfolio. It applies leverage at around 25 per cent for higher income and growth prospects.
The Harvest Shopify Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (Ticker: SHPE) provides access to the growth potential of Shopify and overlays an active covered call writing strategy on up to 50 per cent of the portfolio. It applies leverage at around 25 per cent for higher income and growth prospects.
The Harvest Suncor Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (Ticker: SUHE) provides access to the growth potential of Suncor and overlays an active covered call writing strategy on up to 50 per cent of the portfolio. It applies leverage at around 25 per cent for higher income and growth prospects.
The Harvest TD Bank Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (Ticker: TDHE) provides access to the growth potential of Toronto-Dominion Bank and overlays an active covered call writing strategy on up to 50 per cent of the portfolio. It applies leverage at around 25 per cent for higher income and growth prospects.
The Harvest TELUS Enhanced High Income Shares ETF (Ticker: TEHE) provides access to the growth potential of TELUS and overlays an active covered call writing strategy on up to 50 per cent of the portfolio. It applies leverage at around 25 per cent for higher income and growth potential.
The Harvest Canadian High Income Shares ETF (Ticker: HHIC) provides high monthly income and growth potential from a portfolio of TSX-listed equities that use a covered call strategy. The underlying ETFs in this ETF employ leverage to create overall leverage exposure of approximately 25 per cent, and high monthly cash distributions for its unitholders.
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