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The case of Emerge ETFs

The cease-trade order on all 11 ETFs from Emerge Canada Inc. represented the first time such an order had been placed on a family of ETFs in Canada. We examine the circumstances surrounding this troubled firm.

August 13, 2024

Emerge borrowed US$200,000 from employees as business tanked

Employees also allege unpaid wages

  • November 8, 2023 November 16, 2023
  • 09:31

Emerge ETFs to be liquidated before end of year

Emerge still has not repaid the receivable it owes its ARK ETFs

  • October 19, 2023 November 8, 2023
  • 15:36

Investors still trapped in Emerge ETFs six months into cease-trade order

The order has prevented investors from cashing out after recent gains for Emerge's six ARK ETFs

  • October 5, 2023 November 8, 2023
  • 12:34

Emerge ETFs rebound as cease-trade order and firm wind-down continue

Volatility is to be expected in thematic tech funds, says Morningstar expert

  • July 14, 2023 November 8, 2023
  • 12:35

OSC suspends Emerge Canada for capital deficiency

The Ontario Securities Commission says Emerge Canada has likely had insufficient working capital since September 2022

  • May 11, 2023 November 8, 2023
  • 12:27

How are Emerge’s 11 ETFs doing a month into cease-trade order?

Most of the funds are underperforming their category peers

  • May 8, 2023 November 8, 2023
  • 10:47

Emerge ETFs financials show $2.5 million in receivables due from manager

Assets in Emerge ETFs are held in trust and still “have value” during cease-trade order, firm says

  • April 14, 2023 November 8, 2023
  • 13:16

Emerge ETFs hit with cease-trade order after failing to file financial statements

The fund company's auditor resigned in November

  • April 11, 2023 November 8, 2023
  • 15:05