Forge First Asset Management Launches New ETF Series
The firm introduced new ETF and USD hedged series for two liquid alternative funds on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Investing
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Forge First Asset Management, a subsidiary of CI Global Asset Management, has launched new ETF and USD hedged series for its liquid alternative funds. The funds are now available for trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Why it matters
These fund additions aim to offer Canadian investors specialized strategies to balance capital preservation with long-term growth. The firm seeks to provide downside protection and low correlation to traditional market movements.
CI Global Asset Management currently manages $39 billion in assets and oversees a total of 128 ETFs. The CI Forge First Conservative Alternative Fund carries a Low risk rating, while the CI Forge First Long Short Alternative Fund is rated Low-to-Medium.
The players
Forge First Asset Management
This investment firm operates as a subsidiary of CI Global Asset Management.
CI Global Asset Management
This is a major financial institution that manages $39 billion in assets and a broad lineup of exchange-traded funds.
The details
The funds utilize advanced investment strategies including equity long/short, arbitrage, thematic trading, and pairs trading to manage market exposure. These instruments employ derivatives for leverage and borrowing to achieve their investment objectives.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: The funds began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Market Dynamics
The launch aligns with the ongoing expansion of liquid alternative funds in the Canadian financial sector as firms seek to provide products with low correlation to traditional markets. This positions CI Global Asset Management to compete more effectively against rivals offering diversified alternative investment strategies.
Canadian investors now have access to liquid alternative strategies through the new ETF and USD hedged series on the Toronto Stock Exchange. These options allow for portfolio adjustments that incorporate equity long/short and arbitrage strategies within traditional brokerage accounts.
The takeaway
These new ETF series provide retail investors with tools previously utilized in institutional-grade portfolios. Investors should consider how these low-correlation strategies fit into their broader asset allocation and risk tolerance levels.
Further reading
For more on the changing landscape of alternative funds, visit our Investing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Kingston Whig-Standard.
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