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We’ve shared a couple of AUM milestones lately, but we just hit our biggest one yet: Horizons ETFs total AUM has surpassed $30 Billion CAD!Thank you to our investors for being a part of our journey, and for letting us be a part of yours. As for what’s on our horizon in 2024, we’re in for another exciting year of new and innovative ETFs. Stay tuned!Read Horizons ETFs’ press release: https://lnkd.in/gt738Pt7

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In our #MarketUpdate this week, Horizons ETFs' Research Analyst, Brooke Thackray, covers the recent U.S. inflation report, growth in the energy and materials sectors, and the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. Brooke says we could see a lot of volatility in the market after Powell’s commentary at Wednesday’s press conference.Watch here: https://lnkd.in/g5t7jW75

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Today, Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada released the February 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI), which rose by only 2.8% YOY, compared to 2.9% in January.CPI represents the change in prices experienced by Canadian consumers by comparing the cost of a fixed basket of goods over time. This chart tracks the inflation measure over the past 2 years.CPI increased 3.9% on an annual average basis in 2023, following a 40-year high of 6.8% in 2022. Rising inflation complicates the situation for the Bank of Canada, which many expect to begin cutting its policy interest rate in the coming months.

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It's time for some investment trivia! What securities are…💵 Some of the most liquid assets in the world📊 A proxy for long-term interest rates🦺 Widely considered a risk-free investment Answer: U.S. government debt instruments - Treasury Bills, Notes, and Bonds! Our latest blog covers what they are, why many investors find them attractive, and ways to invest.Read: https://lnkd.in/evKufa*ga

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In The Globe and Mail: Rosenberg Research expects the #uranium sector will outperform as the demand for the commodity outpaces supply in the medium term.Canada is well-placed to benefit from this trend, with “rich uranium reserves, a pro-nuclear policy stance, and a large and growing domestic nuclear power industry.” They suggest the Horizons Global Uranium Index ETF (HURA) for investors who want to gain exposure to uranium and nuclear energy, as it includes the major TSX-listed uranium producers as well as physical uranium.Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gp4YAEz2Horizons Global Uranium Index ETF (HURA) – https://lnkd.in/ghYMyfch

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According to the recent PwC Global ETF Survey, 2023 was a great year for the Canadian ETF market - particularly for active ETFs. Overall, Canadian ETFs saw inflows of $31.5B. Over half of these inflows went to active ETFs (which represent only 26% of the market). Canadian ETF assets under management (AUM) for the year totalled $295.9B – accounting for 3% of all ETFs globally. Meanwhile, Canadian mutual funds only saw inflows of $4.5B last year.Over half of respondents in PwC’s survey believed that in five years, Canadian ETF AUM will hit $700B. Where do you see the Canadian ETF market going by 2028?

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Oil is a hot commodity! These charts illustrate Canadian production trends, and the gap between global supply and demand.Canadian crude production jumped 87% between 2005 and 2019. Following a decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic, annual average Canadian oil output hit a record 4.9 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2022. Meanwhile, current daily global oil consumption stands at around 100 million bpd, according to a research from J.P. Morgan. Following recent OPEC cuts, the disparity between the demand for oil and its production is projected to widen, which could bolster oil prices.To learn more, read our latest blog on investing in oil: https://lnkd.in/gwVY49g8

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According to Horizons ETFs’ Research Analyst, Brooke Thackray, this is going to be an “interesting” week for the market.Our latest market update video discusses top-performing sectors, the recent Nonfarm Payroll release, and the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Brooke says he’s keeping an eye on the growth sectors, and whether rotation will continue.Watch: https://lnkd.in/gp2CAbnw

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