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Core Viewpoint - The rise of collateralized loan obligation (CLO) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is notable, with several companies launching new products to meet investor demand for income and diversification [2][4]. Industry Developments - Fidelity has recently entered the CLO ETF market, launching its CLO and AAA CLO funds, leveraging over 20 years of experience in issuing and investing in CLOs [4]. - Janus Henderson, the provider of the largest CLO ETF in the US market valued at $26 billion, has filed for a new AA-A CLO ETF [5]. - Reckoner Capital Management launched four new CLO funds, which include options for reinvesting dividends and annual distributions, catering to different investor cash flow needs [6]. Market Growth - The CLO ETF market in the US has grown to over $40 billion in assets as of January, up from $27 billion a year earlier, indicating significant inflows and interest [8]. - In 2025 alone, nearly $15 billion flowed into CLO ETFs, with over $3 billion in the last month, highlighting the increasing popularity of these investment vehicles [8]. - Out of the 27 CLO ETFs currently trading, 10 have been launched since 2025, reflecting a rapid expansion in this segment [8].

Group 1: BMO's New CLO ETF - BMO Asset Management Inc. has launched a new ETF focused on credit-loan obligations (CLOs), with trading starting on Cboe Canada [1] - The fund aims to provide income while preserving capital by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of BBB-rated CLOs from issuers outside Canada [2] - The fund includes Canadian units, hedged units, and U.S.-dollar units, with the hedged units utilizing derivative instruments to mitigate currency risk [1][2] Group 2: Canada Life's New Equity Mutual Funds - Canada Life Investment Management Ltd. has introduced three new equity mutual funds targeting Canadian, U.S., and international equity markets [3] - The funds may employ an actively managed covered call strategy to enhance cash flow and provide long-term capital growth while reducing portfolio volatility [4] - Canada Life plans to launch three new segregated funds that will invest in these mutual funds, offering policyholders access to similar strategies through an insurance-based solution [5][6] Group 3: CIBC's CDR Name Change - CIBC has renamed its CDR for General Electric Co. to GE Aerospace Canadian Depositary Receipts, while maintaining the same ticker on Cboe Canada [7]