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HAMILTON CHAMPIONS ETFs Opens the Market

Friday, February 14, 2025
The team at Hamilton ETFs, and their "Champion" friends, joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market and celebrate the launch of their four new ETFs. The HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ ETFs are built for long-term growth from exposure to blue-chip Canadian and U.S. dividend growers. HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ Canadian Dividend Index ETF (TSX: CMVP) and HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ U.S. Dividend Index ETF (TSX: SMVP) will have 0% management fee until January 31, 2026*. The suite also includes two enhanced ETFs - HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ Enhanced Canadian Dividend ETF (TSX: CWIN) and HAMILTON CHAMPIONS™ Enhanced U.S. Dividend ETF (TSX: SWIN) - that utilize modest 25% leverage to further enhance growth potential. Hamilton ETFs is one of Canada's fastest growing ETF managers with over $7 billion in assets under management across a variety of ETFs designed to maximize income and enhance growth from trusted sectors, in Canada and across the globe.

Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario Opens the Market

Thursday, February 13, 2025
Lauren Ettin, CEO, Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (“POGO”), joined John McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, TMX Group, to open the market to raise awareness of childhood cancer and highlight the POGO PJ Party on February 27th to support childhood cancer care. Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) works to ensure that everyone affected by childhood cancer has access to the best care and support. Their trusted programs and services have been adopted or modelled nationally and internationally. POGO is a non-profit organization, here for kids with cancer, for now, for life. POGO also provides leadership and support for regular, province-wide consultations, resulting in long-range system plans that have helped shape and coordinate childhood cancer care in Ontario. Read the current Childhood Cancer Care Plan here: https://www.pogo.ca/about-us/childhood-cancer-care-plan/ . By participating in the POGO PJ Party, you’re helping to fund critical programs that provide care, research, and financial assistance to families in need. Visit www.pogo.ca to learn more and see how you can make an impact.

Ninepoint Partners LP (TSX: TKN) Opens the Market

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Alex Tapscott, Portfolio Manager and Managing Director, Digital Asset Group, Ninepoint Partners LP and John Wilson, Co-Chief Executive Officer, Managing Partner, Senior Portfolio Manager, Ninepoint Partners (“Ninepoint” or the “Company”), joined Graham MacKenzie, Managing Director, Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) to open the market to celebrate the unveiling of Ninepoint Crypto and AI Leaders ETF which was previously known as the Ninepoint Web3 Innovators Fund. Based in Toronto, Ninepoint Partners LP is one of Canada’s leading alternative investment management firms overseeing approximately $7 billion in assets under management and institutional contracts. Committed to helping investors explore innovative investment solutions that have the potential to enhance returns and manage portfolio risk, Ninepoint offers a diverse set of alternative strategies spanning Equities, Fixed Income, Alternative Income, Real Assets, F/X and Digital Assets.

Arrow Capital Management Inc. and WaveFront Global Asset Management (TSX: WAAV) Close the Market

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Mark Purdy, Chief Investment Officer, Arrow Capital Management Inc. (“ACM”) and Robert Koloshuk, Chief Information Officer, Managing Principal, WaveFront Global Asset Management (“WaveFront”) and their teams, joined Keith Wu, Head Exchange Traded Products, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to close the market to celebrate the launch of their new ETF; WaveFront All Weather Alternative Fund (TSX: WAAV). Arrow Capital Management Inc. is a Canadian asset management firm providing a range of investment management solutions to retail and HNW investors. Founded in 2003, WaveFront Global Asset Management is an independently owned, Toronto-based asset manager specializing in quantitative absolute‐return strategies. Initially focused on advanced hedge fund solutions for institutional clients, WaveFront now manages assets for individual and institutional investors across diverse range of investment strategies. WaveFront's research‐driven approach and disciplined risk management form the foundation of its all‐weather investment style, driven by the measurable success of our clients and our team of seasoned professionals

BMO ETFs Open the Market

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Bill Bamber, Chief Executive Officer, BMO Global Asset Management and his team, Anna Paglia, Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer, State Street Global Advisors and Joseph Nelesen, Head of Specialists Index Investment Strategy, S&P Dow Jones Indices, joined Loui Anastasopoulos, Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), to open the market to celebrate the launch of 11 new BMO SPDR Select Sector ETFs; BMO SPDR Communication Services Select Sector Index ETF (TSX: ZXLC/ZXLC.F), BMO SPDR Consumer Discretionary Select Sector Index ETF (TSX: ZXLY/ZXLY.F), BMO SPDR Consumer Staples Select Sector Index ETF (TSX: ZXLP/ZXLP.F, BMO SPDR Energy Select Sector Index ETF (TSX: ZXLE/ZXLE.F), BMO SPDR Financials Select Sector Index ETF (TSX: ZXLF/ZXLF.F), BMO SPDR Health Care Select Sector Index ETF (TSX: ZXLV/ZXLV.F), BMO SPDR Industrials Select Sector Index ETF (TSX: ZXLI/ZXLI.F), BMO SPDR Materials Select Sector Index ETF (TSX: ZXLB/ZXLB.F), BMO SPDR Real Estate Select Sector Index ETF (TSX: ZXLR/ZXLR.F), BMO SPDR Technology Select Sector Index ETF (TSX: ZXLK/ZXLK.F), BMO SPDR Utilities Select Sector Index ETF (TSX: ZXLU/ZXLU.F). BMO Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) has been an ETF provider in Canada for more than 15 years, with over 100 strategies, 23 per cent market share in Canada, and over $100 billion in assets under management[i]. BMO ETFs are designed to stay ahead of market trends and provide compelling solutions to help advisors and investors. This includes a comprehensive suite of ETFs developed in Canada for Canadians, such as cost-effective core equity ETFs following market leading indexes, and a broad range of fixed income ETFs; solution-based ETFs responding to client demand; and innovation with smart beta ETFs, as well as combining active and passive investing with ETF series of active mutual funds.