Canada’s ETF Market Shifts Into High Gear With Local Focus, Global Ambition
From Quebec pride to high-conviction U.S. strategies and leveraged innovation, here are the latest Canadian ETF industry updates.
From homegrown pride in Quebec to high-conviction U.S. equity bets and fee cuts on leveraged plays, issuers are rolling out bold strategies to meet evolving investor demand. Here's what’s making waves in the latest round of launches and industry updates
Desjardins Champions Quebec with DMQC
Desjardins Investments has unveiled the Desjardins Quebec Equity ETF (DMQC), a bold initiative to channel investor capital into Quebec’s economy. Targeting local pride and regional growth, DMQC invests exclusively in publicly listed Quebec-based companies, offering exposure across various sectors. The ETF is managed by Desjardins Global Asset Management and comes with no management fees until June 2026, after which a modest 0.30% fee will apply.
“We designed this ETF to meet rising demand from members and clients who want to support their local economy while diversifying their portfolios,” said Sébastien Vallée, VP of Investment Solutions at Desjardins.
Desjardins Files for All-Weather Multi-Asset ETF
Desjardins’ also filed for the Desjardins Global Macro ETF (DGLM), a multi-asset strategy that aims to deliver uncorrelated returns across market cycles using both long and short positions in equities, fixed income, commodities, and currencies.
J.P. Morgan Expands Active Lineup with JCOR
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Canada continues to build its Canadian presence with the launch of the JPMorgan US Core Active ETF (JCOR). This style-agnostic fund combines the best of growth and value through a high-conviction, research-driven approach. JCOR is supported by a team of 18 seasoned analysts, each with over 20 years of experience.
“The Canadian market continues to demand sophisticated solutions,” said Travis Hughes, Head of Canada at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. “JCOR reflects our commitment to world-class active management.”
JCOR joins a growing suite of active ETFs from JPMAM, including JEPI, JEPQ, JAVA, and JGRO—all tailored for Canadian investors seeking outcome-oriented U.S. equity exposure.
NBI Launches Target Maturity Bond ETFs
National Bank Investments has introduced three new target maturity bond ETFs—NTGA (2026), NTGB (2027), and NTGC (2028)—giving investors access to investment-grade North American debt with fixed maturity dates and intraday ETF liquidity. These funds combine tax efficiency with predictable income, making them compelling for yield-focused investors.
Each ETF charges a competitive 0.15% management fee and 0.05% admin fee, and will terminate on or near their target maturity dates. NBI’s offering fills a growing demand for bond laddering tools with ETF convenience.
LongPoint Slashes Fees on Leveraged ETFs
Active traders have something to celebrate as LongPoint Asset Management announces temporary fee reductions on four of its triple-leveraged ETFs: SPYU, SPYD, QQQD, and QQQU. Effective immediately, fees are cut from 1.55% to 0.65% until the end of 2025.
“We know active Canadian investors have been waiting for this,” said Steve Hawkins, CEO of LongPoint. “Competition drives innovation, and we’re proud to lead that charge.”
These ETFs offer 3x and -3x daily exposure to the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100, catering to tactical investors looking to amplify short-term market moves.
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