This Week in Canada ETFs: March 30- April 3, 2026
Here’s a recap of all the key developments from week 14 of 2026 in Canada’s ETF market.
Here’s a recap of ETF activity across the Canadian market this week, from launches and filings to key structural updates.
New ETF Launches: Income, Global Equity & Active Expansion
CIBC Asset Management is expanding its partnership with Avantis through the launch of the Avantis CIBC Emerging Markets ETF (CAEM). The fund provides active exposure to emerging markets equities, tapping into Avantis’ factor-driven approach across global markets. The launch adds to a broader suite spanning Canadian, U.S., and international strategies, reinforcing the push toward active ETFs in Canada.
Brompton is leaning into income and cash flow with two new listings. The Brompton Global Equity HighPay ETF (PAYG) targets high, twice-monthly income through global equities combined with covered call writing and modest leverage. Meanwhile, the Brompton Global Cash Flow Kings ETF (KNGG) focuses on companies with strong free cash flow yield, offering a global, multi-ETF structure designed for long-term capital appreciation.
LongPoint is introducing a new platform-driven partnership model with the Humilis ETF suite. This includes the Humilis North American Tactical Equity Fund (HBTA), Humilis North American Dividend Growth ETF (HBDV), and Humilis Fundamental Opportunities ETF (HBOP). Led by veteran strategist Brian Belski, the lineup combines top-down macro views with bottom-up stock selection, emphasizing high-quality North American equities.
Filings & Pipeline: Active, Factor & Leveraged Strategies
IA Clarington continues the mutual fund-to-ETF trend with filings for IA Clarington Global Multifactor Equity ETF (IMFE) and IA Clarington Thematic Innovation ETF (ITIN). The former targets global large caps using momentum, quality, and value, while the latter focuses on U.S. companies benefiting from technological innovation.
RBC GAM is pushing further into enhanced strategies with filings for RBC Enhanced Quant Canadian Dividend Leaders ETF (RCDL), RBC Enhanced North American Value ETF (RNVL), and RBC Enhanced Quant US Dividend Leaders ETF (RUDL). Each uses modest leverage, up to 1.25x, to enhance income or value exposure while investing primarily in existing RBC strategies.
ETF Closures: Streamlining Continues
On the flip side, Canadian issuers are also trimming underperforming or overlapping products.
Fidelity Canada will close the Fidelity Canadian Monthly High Income ETF (FCMI) and Fidelity Global Monthly High Income ETF (FCGI) as part of a broader effort to simplify its lineup. The closures reflect a shift toward more scalable strategies and streamlined offerings.
BMO is also reducing its footprint, terminating the BMO BBB Corporate Bond Index ETF (ZBBB), BMO Global Agriculture ETF (ZEAT), and BMO MSCI ACWI Paris Aligned Climate Equity ETF (ZGRN), along with its real estate tech strategy (including ETF series TOWR). The move highlights continued consolidation, particularly in niche thematic and ESG segments.
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