Hedge fund-style products were also popular as investors sought ways to mitigate risks, diversify: report
Plus, a slew of fund launches and changes
Preqin founder Mark O’Hare has also joined BlackRock as a vice-chair
Both fund categories saw net sales, assets edge higher in January
Plus, Preqin updates private capital indices, new SMA offerings and mutual fund changes abound
Plus, more CDRs from CIBC; multiple firms announce fund launches or changes
Private equity, hedge funds and other alternative investments are having a moment. Advisors need to catch up
Accelerate is the first in Canada to launch an ETF that provides indirect exposure to private assets through BDCs
The funds would give retail investors exposure to illiquid assets such as private debt, private equity and infrastructure
Canada’s ETF industry gathered $8.8B in the month: National Bank Financial