IA Clarington Investments Launches Active ETF Series for Two Funds

, referred to as iA Clarington or the Firm, announced on April 13, 2026, the launch of Active ETF Series for the IA Clarington Global Multifactor Equity Fund and IA Clarington Thematic Innovation Class. The announcement was made from Toronto. These ETFs are designed for investors and advisors who prefer to transact on an exchange.

This structure offers convenience and competitive pricing for participants.

IA Clarington Global Multifactor Equity Fund The IA Clarington Global Multifactor Equity Fund, trading under the ticker IMFE on the TSX, invests in stocks of companies worldwide.

Its objective is to deliver strong long-term returns. The fund employs a quantitative approach to capture return potential and diversification from factors including quality, momentum, and value. The strategy involves more than two dozen factors and dynamically adjusts exposure as market conditions change.

This aims to provide investors with consistent performance across different environments. 50%. The fund is managed by a senior director and portfolio manager specializing in quantitative equities at iA Global Asset Management Inc.

This institutional-caliber method supports the fund's goals in global equity markets. Investors can access it through exchange trading, similar to stocks.

IA Clarington Thematic Innovation Class The IA Clarington Thematic Innovation Class, trading under the ticker ITIN on the TSX, focuses on U.S. all-cap companies. It seeks strong long-term returns by investing in firms positioned to benefit from secular changes and industry disruptions driven by technological innovation. The fund targets opportunities arising from ongoing technological advancements.

Management is handled by a senior director and portfolio manager focused on thematic investments at iA Global Asset Management Inc. This approach allows exposure to innovation-driven growth without the mutual fund structure. Like the other ETF, it trades on the exchange for ease of access.

Background and Context iA Clarington Investments Inc.

The launch of these Active ETF Series expands the firm's offerings in the exchange-traded fund market. ETFs have grown in popularity due to their liquidity and lower costs compared to traditional mutual funds.

These new series maintain the core investment philosophies of the underlying funds while adapting to exchange trading.

Implications for Investors Investors affected by this launch include those seeking diversified global exposure or targeted innovation plays.

Advisors can now recommend these ETFs for portfolios requiring exchange-traded options. The funds' strategies aim to navigate market volatility through systematic adjustments and thematic focus. Next steps involve listing on the TSX, with trading available to qualified investors.

The Firm has not specified additional launches but indicated these series align with demand for active management in ETF formats. Regulatory approvals for the listings were completed prior to the announcement.