WisdomTree to launch ETFs in Canada

WisdomTree Investments has formed WisdomTree Asset Management Canada. Pending regulatory approval, the company will distribute domestic ETFs.

The company’s funds will track the following Canadian dollar-based WisdomTree indexes:

• the WisdomTree International Quality Dividend Growth Index CAD;
• the WisdomTree Europe CAD-Hedged Equity Index;
• the WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Index CAD; and
• the WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Index CAD.

Further, WisdomTree has named Raj Lala as head of its Canadian arm and Lara Misner as chief compliance officer.

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