Here are new ETFs for Canadian investors

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This month we highlight a diversified ETF launched by the Toronto-based alternative asset manager, Arrow Capital Management—and managed by WaveFront Global Asset Management. The second fund is a short-dated U.S. dollar money market ETF launched by TD Asset Management. WaveFront All-Weather Alternative Fund $20.39 (Toronto symbol WAAV) invests in a range of investment assets with the aim of delivering consistent returns across diverse market conditions. The ETF launched in January 2025, charges an MER of 0.95%. It holds $19 million in assets. The fund also charges a performance fee of 15% for returns over 3% per year. The ETF’s current investments include holdings in a macro hedge fund (26% of assets), fixed income (17%), gold futures (26%), equities (18%), and real estate (18%). We don’t think this fund’s range of assets provides investors with any particular investment edge. We also don’t like its exposure to hedge funds or fixed assets. We don’t recommend this ETF. TD U.S. Cash Management ETF $50.02 (Toronto symbol TUSD.U) invests in money market and short-term fixed-income securities denominated…