Two new ETFs for Canadian investors

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Evolve is a mid-sized Canadian ETF provider with about $3 billion of assets under management spread mostly across themed ETFs. This month we look at a new technology fund recently launched by that manager. We also highlight a global stock fund launched by one of the largest asset managers in the world, JP Morgan. EVOLVE NASDAQ TECHNOLOGY ETF $20.78 (Toronto symbol QQQT) invests in technology companies listed on the Nasdaq market. The ETF is available in currency hedged (QQQT), currency unhedged (QQQT.B), and U.S. dollar versions (QQQT.U). The ETF tracks the Nasdaq-100 Technology Sector Index. Companies are selected from the top 100 companies included in the Nasdaq market and individual company weights are capped at 10%. The fund launched on July 11, 2023, and holds $6.5 million in assets. The management fee is 0.25%. The ETF currently holds 38 stocks—top holdings include Nvidia, Meta Platforms, Apple, Microsoft, Broadcom, Adobe and Alphabet. This fund holds high-quality, well-established tech stocks, which cuts its risk. It’s an ETF buy, but…