RBC Global Asset Management (RBC GAM) is the asset management division of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). RBC GAM is a provider of global investment management services and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and individual investors through separate accounts, pooled funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds and specialty investment strategies. RBC Funds, BlueBay Funds, PH&N Funds and RBC ETFs are offered by RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (RBC GAM Inc.) and distributed through authorized dealers in Canada. The RBC GAM group of companies, which includes RBC GAM Inc. (including PH&N Institutional) and RBC Indigo Asset Management Inc., manage approximately $710 billion in assets and have approximately 1,600 employees located across Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia.

Established in 1931 in Los Angeles, California, Capital Group’s mission has always been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. As one of the world’s largest active asset managers*, we strive to utilize our extensive global footprint to provide unique investment insights to our clients, consistent with our belief in the transformative power of partnership.

Our culture and values are at the heart of our enduring goal of delivering for our clients. The focus on robust analysis based on fundamental research and the diverse points of view of our long-tenured portfolio managers, combined with mutual respect and collaboration, is embodied in our distinctive investment approach. We call it The Capital System^™ and, along with our industry-leading† thought leadership, it’s helped people build the financial freedom to pursue their dreams.

* Morningstar asset flows, as of February 28, 2023. Based on total net assets. Active only. Excludes money markets, fund of funds, feeder funds and obsolete funds.

† Source: Capital Group voted #1 for thought leadership by advisors in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023: The Advisor View, May 2023, July 2021, June 2020; Fund Intelligence, February 2020. FUSE Research surveys of 500-1,000 advisors identifying the “most-read thought leaders.” Survey was not conducted in 2022.

At BMO Global Asset Management, we continually deepen and expand our expertise and our capabilities as we develop dynamic risk-return solutions that meet investors’ varying needs.

The numbers as of June 30, 2023

• $145B assets under management
• 116 investment professionals
• 15 years average investment experience
• 330+ employees

Our strong foundation is built upon BMO, the 8th largest bank in North America by assets. Our clients and customers can benefit from our ability to leverage our BMO partners across personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment services. Together we join in fueling the progress of individuals, families, communities and businesses across North America.

RBC Investor Services (RBCIS) delivers asset servicing solutions to Canadian asset managers and asset owners, investment counsellors and other financial institutions. Part of Royal Bank of Canada, Canada’s largest bank and one of the top 10 banks globally¹, our focus is on safeguarding the assets of our clients and supporting their growth. Clients benefit from our long-standing experience and expertise:

• Over 120 years in providing investor services
• Award-winning custody, asset servicing and fund administration solutions²
• Focused on delivering seamless client experiences and employing technology to enable our clients’ success

Products and Services

RBCIS’ product and services include custody, fund administration, shareholder services, middle office, cash management, foreign exchange and securities finance.

Fundata offers mutual fund, ETF and stock information through a suite of highly customizable products and services for mutual fund companies, back-office, investment brokerages, financial advisors, data vendors and retail investors.

Qtrade Direct Investing^® is among Canada’s top-ranked online trading platforms having secured more than 28 wins in online investment excellence over the past 18 years in industry evaluations of online brokerages. Qtrade offers self-directed investors a preferred online trading option that complements their overall investment portfolio to achieve their financial goals and secure their financial health.

With more than 25 years’ experience, Qtrade operates direct to consumer and through over 300 strategic partnerships with some of Canada’s largest financial services institutions. Qtrade believes that Canadian investors should have confidence in their financial decisions, confidence in the tools we provide to help them make those decisions, and confidence in the support we offer.

Learn more about how you can take control of your financial future at qtrade.ca

The Association’s mandate is to help to promote the growth, sustainability, and integrity of Canada’s ETF industry.

Learn more at cetfa.ca

The Chartered Institute of Financial Planning provides professional education and certification for financial planners and financial advisors in Canada.

Under license from the Canadian Institute of Financial Planning (CIFP), the Chartered Institute of Financial Planning offers professional credentials including the Chartered Financial Planner® designation, and Registered Life Insurance Specialist® (RLIS®) designation.

The Chartered Institute of Financial Planning aims to enhance the professional standards of financial planning and financial advising through comprehensive educational programs.

CIFP and the Chartered Institute of Financial Planning are headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, and CIFP is an approved credentialling body under the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario’s (FSRA) Financial Planning Title Protection framework.

Learn more at www.charteredinstitute.ca

The CIFP Retirement Institute has a mission to research and develop the knowledge base of retirement planning and, financial planning more generally, in the best interest of Canadians.

The Institute is evolving into the pre-eminent source to obtain unbiased, high quality, topical information about retirement and retirement planning. Education programs supporting the various CIFP designations supplement technical content with a focus on the more qualitative aspects of retirement and financial planning. Despite the importance of incorporating qualitative factors into a plan, unfortunately, it is often overlooked in a typical client-planner meeting or, may not be discussed in sufficient detail because far too often the client-planner interaction revolves around all things quantitative. To counter this deficiency, topics such as lifestyle planning, client engagement skills, retirement trends, considerations as part of estate and succession planning, how to prepare for retirement and intergenerational wealth transfers are fundamental learning objectives within the RRC, RFRA and RRA curricula.

Learn more at www.retirementinstitute.ca

The Canadian Institute of Financial Planners is a non-profit association for Certified Financial Planner^® professionals. The association is an independent, effective, and powerful advocate for the CFP^®/ certification marks and the financial planning profession in Canada.

Membership is open to all Canadian CFP professionals, Registered Retirement Consultants^®/Conseillers en Retraite^® and Conseillères en Retraite^®, associates who have completed their pre-CFP certification education requirements, students who are currently enrolled in a qualified education program leading to CFP certification and concerned and interested investors.

CIFPs advocates on behalf of its members, retirement planners holding the RRC/CR credential and the CFP certification marks with regulators and the public. We won't let them forget that the CFP and RRC/CR marks represent the highest standard for financial planners and retirement planners—here at home, and abroad.

Learn more at www.cifps.ca

Canadian ETF Watch is an independent organization which provides comprehensive market intelligence, news and fundamental research solutions strongly focused on the ETF markets. We are covering the ETF market globally and have launched the first global, high-end exchange traded funds magazine in Canada.

Canadian ETF Watch’s news stories focus intently on educating investors regarding specific offerings, current market trends, sectors, economies, and sentiment about every ETF market we track for our clients. We hope you find this information insightful, intelligent and in time to help you make the most of ETF investing. You will find a wealth of information in our archives, and can search for keywords targeting articles relevant to you. Please feel free to comment on any of these articles, our community appreciates every-one’s views, and outlooks.

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