BMO Launches New ETF Index Strategies

Executive Summary

• BMO Asset Management announced the launch of three new exchange‑traded funds: BMO MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Index ETF (TSX: ZDIV), BMO MSCI EAFE Small‑Mid Cap Index ETF (TSX: ZESM) and BMO MSCI USA Equal Weight Index ETF (TSX: ZEQL).
• All three ETFs have completed their initial offerings, are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and are now trading.
• The funds provide investors exposure to Canadian high‑dividend equities, international small‑mid cap equities (excluding Canada & the U.S.), and equal‑weight U.S. equities respectively, with CAD, hedged CAD, and USD share classes where applicable.

Key Details

• BMO MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Index ETF (TSX: ZDIV) – tracks the MSCI Canada IMI High Dividend Yield Select Index; offers CAD units.
• BMO MSCI EAFE Small‑Mid Cap Index ETF (TSX: ZESM) – tracks the MSCI EAFE SMID Cap Index; offers CAD units.
• BMO MSCI USA Equal Weight Index ETF (TSX: ZEQL) – tracks the MSCI USA Equal Weighted Index; offers CAD units, hedged CAD units, and USD units.
• All three ETFs have closed their initial offerings and are now listed and trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
• Prospectus and detailed fund information are available at www.bmoetfs.com.
• Disclaimer: MSCI does not sponsor or endorse the ETFs; investors should review fees, expenses, and risks disclosed in each ETF’s simplified prospectus.

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