2019

2019 Investment Funds Report

The IFIC 2019 Investment Funds Report

The Investment Funds Report captures information about Canada's investment funds landscape in 2019. This report provides statistics and analysis of mutual fund and exchange traded fund (ETF) sales and assets under management. About IFIC The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is the voice of Canada's investment funds industry. IFIC brings together 150 organizations, including fund managers, distributors and industry service organizations, to foster a strong, stable investment sector where investors can realize their financial goals. By connecting Canada's savers to Canada's economy, our industry contributes significantly to Canadian economic growth and job creation.

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Net Assets of Mutual Funds and ETFs

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At the end of 2019, Canadian mutual fund assets totalled $1.6 trillion and ETF assets totalled $205 billion. Due to positive sales and positive market effect, both mutual fund and ETF assets increased in 2019 ? mutual funds by 15% and ETFs by 31%. Since the end of 2010, mutual fund assets have more than doubled, adding $852 billion and ETF assets grew by more than five times, adding $167 billion.

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Mutual Fund Managers and Number of Funds

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Number of Mutual Fund Managers

There were 121 investment fund companies offering mutual funds at the end of 2019. Throughout the year, there was a net increase of eleven firms offering mutual funds, representing the largest increase over the last ten years. Much of this growth can be attributed to new entrants offering liquid alternative funds in response to regulatory changes in January 2019 permitting fund manufacturers to offer prospectus qualified alternative funds ("liquid alts").

Throughout 2019, on a net basis, 42 funds were added, bringing the total number of funds on offer to 3,496.

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ETF Managers and Number of Funds

At the end of 2019, there were 36 investment fund companies offering ETFs. This number has doubled over the past three years. The majority of these companies offer both ETFs and mutual funds. Of the 20 largest mutual fund companies, 14 now also offer ETFs.

Throughout 2019, on a net basis, 84 ETFs were added, bringing the total number of ETF funds on offer to 746. Nearly half of existing ETFs were launched during the past four years.

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