National Bank Investments launches new Meritage exchanged-traded fund Portfolios

August 30, 2016

National Bank Investments Inc. (“NBI”) announced today the launch of two new Meritage Tactical ETF Portfolios.

Last March, Meritage Tactical ETF Portfolios entered the market with three portfolio profiles. In response to the strong demand, NBI is adding to its lineup by introducing the Meritage Equity Tactical ETF Portfolio and the Meritage Fixed Income Tactical ETF Portfolio.

Based on our key pillars when selecting exchanged-traded funds (ETF), Meritage Tactical ETF Portfolios now invest in ETFs from six different providers. These external providers are located in Canada and now also in the United States, thereby enhancing portfolio diversification. 

“When combining the Canadian and U.S markets, today’s ETF offering represents over 2,400 exchange-traded funds and over 90 providers. It can be a confusing maze for investors. NBI now simplifies access to ETFs for Canadian investors with an integrated fund-of-ETFs structure. A simple and practical solution considering the current context,” says Jonathan Durocher, president of NBI.

Meritage Tactical ETF Portfolios offers five profiles, from a fixed income profile to an all equity profile. These portfolios are constructed with the input of several teams of experts and are meant to act as well-diversified, low-cost investment vehicles. Portfolios are rebalanced according to the experts’ tactical views. Meritage Tactical ETF Portfolios are composed uniquel y of exchange-traded funds.

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Furthermore, NBI also announced the name change for three Meritage Portfolios as of or around August 18, 2016. The name of the Portfolios is changed as follows:

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