Did you know Canada invented exchange-traded funds (ETFs)? These are like baskets of investments, making it easier to buy stocks all at once! Canada launched the world's first ETF way back in 1990.
- Canada created the first ETF, a smart way to invest.
- It also made the world's first fixed-income ETF (investments with steady payments) in 2000.
- And in 2021, Canada even launched the world's first Bitcoin ETF!
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Canadian ETFs total assets | $600 billion |
| Canadian ETF trades in 2024 | $753 billion |
| Number of Canadian ETFs | 1,073 |
Although the US has much bigger ETF market now, Canada's innovation was a big deal for the world of investing!
