CI Global Asset Management Launches Diversified ETFs with Bitcoin and Gold Allocations

Event summary

  • CI Global Asset Management launched the CI Asset Allocation+ ETF Funds, offering diversified portfolios with allocations to bitcoin and gold bullion.
  • The Funds began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on January 27, 2026, under the tickers CBAP and CEQP.
  • CI GAM is waiving or reducing the Funds’ annual management and administration fees until June 30, 2026.
  • The Funds are managed by Marc-André Lewis and Stephen Lingard, veterans in asset allocation and multi-asset class portfolios.

The big picture

CI Global Asset Management's launch of the CI Asset Allocation+ ETF Funds reflects a strategic move to integrate non-traditional asset classes into diversified portfolios. This aligns with the growing trend of asset managers incorporating digital assets and commodities to enhance risk management and return potential. The fee waivers and reductions until mid-2026 indicate a competitive push to attract investors in a crowded ETF market.

What we're watching

Performance Impact
How the inclusion of bitcoin and gold will affect the Funds' risk-adjusted returns compared to traditional asset allocation strategies.
Fee Structure
Whether CI GAM can sustain the reduced management fees post-June 30, 2026, and their long-term impact on profitability.
Market Adoption
The pace at which investors adopt these diversified ETFs, particularly in the current market conditions.

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