‘ Horizons ’

Horizons launches Canada’s first uranium ETF

May 20th, 2019 | By
Nick Piquard, Portfolio Manager and Options Strategist at Horizons ETFs.

Horizons ETFs has launched Canada’s first ETF to provide pure-play thematic exposure to the global uranium sector. The Horizons Global Uranium Index ETF (HURA CN) has listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and comes with a management fee of 0.75%. The fund is linked to the Solactive Global Uranium Pure-Play Index which covers relevant developed market companies globally that have market capitalizations greater than C$40m. Nick Piquard, Portfolio Manager at Horizons ETFs, commented, “Nuclear is the only viable solution to supply zero-emission-base-load-power, and currently, there is not enough uranium being mined to meet planned growth. These factors combined make for a very positive opportunity for the uranium mining sector.”


Horizons launches passive US marijuana industry ETF

Apr 18th, 2019 | By
Subversive rolls out active cannabis ETF

Horizons ETFs Canada has launched the first passive ETF worldwide to provide targeted exposure to the US marijuana industry. The Horizons US Marijuana Index ETF has listed on NEO Exchange and is offered with a management fee of 0.85%. Steve Hawkins, President, and CEO of Horizons ETFs, commented, “As the global market leader in cannabis funds, we have the experience and expertise to deliver sought-after passive exposure to this early-stage and complex sector.”


Horizons launches tax-efficient Canadian preferred share ETF

Feb 27th, 2019 | By
Steve Hawkins, President and CEO of Horizons ETFs.

Horizons ETFs Canada has launched a new fund which provides tax-efficient exposure to Canadian preferred shares. The Horizons Laddered Canadian Preferred Share Index ETF (HLPR CN) has listed on Toronto Stock Exchange and comes with a management fee of 0.40%. Steve Hawkins, President and CEO of Horizons ETFs, commented, “ETFs have been a popular strategy for investors seeking access to preferred shares because they offer a one-ticket solution to the complexities and illiquidity of investing in this asset class.”


Hamilton Capital launches actively managed Australian financials ETF

Dec 20th, 2018 | By
Aussie ETF price war heats up

Hamilton Capital has launched the Hamilton Capital Australian Financials Yield ETF (HFA CN) on Toronto Stock Exchange. The actively managed fund invests in Australian financial services companies while writing covered calls on a portion of portfolio assets in a bid to enhance current income.


Horizons launches thematic ETF targeting “Industry 4.0” sectors

Nov 7th, 2018 | By
BlackRock launches multi-thematic ‘tech breakthrough’ ETF

Horizons ETFs Canada has launched the Horizons Industry 4.0 Index ETF (FOUR US) on Toronto Stock Exchange. The ETF tracks companies across five innovative technology sectors: advanced robotics, augmented reality & 3D printing, cloud & big data, cyber security and the ‘internet of things’.


Horizons launches global ESG leaders ETF in Canada

Nov 1st, 2018 | By
Steve Hawkins, President and CEO of Horizons ETFs.

Horizons ETFs Canada has launched the Horizons Global Sustainability Leaders Index ETF (ETHI CN) on Toronto Stock Exchange, providing exposure to a globally diversified portfolio of companies with robust ESG profiles. “We’re proud to introduce our first responsible investing product aimed at mitigating climate change and to empower Canadians to invest according to their principles,” said Steve Hawkins, President and CEO of Horizons ETFs.


‘Free’ asset allocation models threaten third-party strategists, finds Cerulli

Sep 28th, 2018 | By
Tom O’Shea, Director at Cerulli.

The emergence of free asset allocation models, subsidized by expense ratios of proprietary funds, are threatening to disrupt third-party strategists, according to a report authored by Tom O’Shea, Director at Cerulli Associates.


World’s first marijuana ETF grows to C$1 billion AUM

Sep 7th, 2018 | By
Steve Hawkins, President and CEO of Horizons ETFs.

Horizons ETFs has announced that its Toronto-listed marijuana life sciences ETF has surpassed C$1 billion in assets under management. Steve Hawkins, President and CEO of Horizons ETFs, said: “HMMJ’s growth has far exceeded our expectations as investors have strongly supported the sector in anticipation of Canada’s upcoming recreational marijuana legalization.”


Stoxx, Yewno launch developed markets blockchain index

Aug 20th, 2018 | By
Matteo Andreetto, Head of SPDR ETF Business, EMEA

Stoxx has unveiled the iStoxx Yewno Developed Markets Blockchain Index targeting companies that are geared towards the development of technologies related to blockchain. The index has been launched in partnership with Yewno, a provider of Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to the financial sector, and is set to underlie an ETF in Canada. “Blockchain is one of the most disruptive megatrends of our times and will play a major role in the transition towards a digital, highly technological world,” said Matteo Andreetto, CEO of Stoxx.


Horizons to close actively managed US dividend ETF

Aug 10th, 2018 | By
Horizons to close its actively managed US dividend ETF

Horizons ETFs has announced that it plans to close and liquidate its US-listed Horizons Cadence Hedged US Dividend Yield ETF (USDY US), which will see its last day of trading on 24 August 2018.