BetaPro Management Inc. is launching the first-ever Horizons ETF University across the country for investment advisors, the manager of the Horizons BetaPro exchange-traded funds said Tuesday.

These full-day sessions offer in-depth education on ETFs and the various investment strategies that can benefit investors. In addition, the course, pending final approval, anticipates providing Continuing Education credits.

“At BetaPro, we have always seen ourselves at the forefront of education to help advisors meet their clients’ objectives,” says Howard Atkinson, president.

In addition to Atkinson, instructors will include an ETF expert from one of Canada’s major banks and seven university professors with expertise in finance, economics and capital markets.

The dates and locations for courses are as follows:

• May 20, Hamilton, McMaster University;
• May 21, Toronto, Ryerson University;
• June 2, Ottawa, University of Ottawa;
• June 3, Montreal, McGill University;
• June 9, Vancouver, University of British Columbia;
• June 10, Calgary, University of Calgary; and
• June 18, Halifax, Saint Mary’s University.

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