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ETFs

Erin Allen

VP, Online ETF Distribution,

BMO ETFs

  • New Product Development & Support of BMO GAM's Existing Line-Up of 97 ETF Strategies
  • Successfully achieve sales targets of approximately $20 million per quarter
  • Sr. Product Manager

About Erin

Erin Allen has been a part of the BMO ETFs team driving growth since the beginning, joining BMO Global Asset Management in 2010 and working her way through a variety of roles gaining experience in both sales and product development. For the past 5+ years, Ms. Allen has been working closely with capital markets desks, index providers, and portfolio managers to bring new ETFs to market. More recently, she is committed to helping empower investors to feel confident in their investment choices through ETF education. Ms. Allen hosts the weekly ETF Market Insights broadcast, delivering ETF education to DIY investors in a clear and concise manner. She has an honors degree from Laurier University and a CIM designation.

Erin's Videos

Balancing a reliable source of cash flow while generating growth from an investment portfolio is the golden ticket for many investors. Sophisticated investors know that there are trade offs to be made for exceptionally higher cash flow from an investment. The question is, what is the right mix for you to have your own golden ticket? Join Erin Allen and Om Karmalkar as they offer a guide for the key considerations investors need to evaluate before investing in any covered call ETF and why these are important investment solutions for investors seeking reliable monthly cash flow.


Hear from Cathie Wood on why innovation is the key to growth in a portfolio and how these technologies are changing the very fabric of our society. Cathie joins Erin Allen from BMO ETFs as they discuss how to identify long-term investment opportunities resulting from technological innovations such as robotics, artificial intelligence, energy storage, DNA sequencing, and blockchain technology. By focusing solely on disruptive innovation, they look to deliver long-term capital appreciation and performance with a low correlation to traditional investment strategies. They will also discuss why now could be a good opportunity to add this type of growth to one's portfolio and ways to use these ETFs in your portfolio. ARK Invest has partnered with BMO Global Asset Management bringing their flagship ETFs to Canada; ARKK, ARGW, and ARKG.

The movement to clean energy is accelerating. Renewables play an important role in our future. Whether that be solar, wind, geothermal, or hydro. These all driven by the consumer demand and government policies like the Green New Deal. With the goal to create a cleaner and healthier society, countries around the globe are investing heavily in green energy development including areas like clean transportation, energy efficiency, deployment, and R&D. All of this is projected to have significant impact and transform the way we power our lives. Come hear about the growth potential of clean energy and how to access this through a new ETF from BMO (ZCLN) to power the green revolution.

The world is changing rapidly, it is undeniable. Events are unfolding that are having immeasurable impact on how society operates and how we view the sustainability of our planet. As a result, investors have started considering how they can best direct their investments to grow their wealth while also supporting businesses and outcomes that align with their values. The last 5 years has seen a massive lift in assets under management from investors south of the border who want to align their investing with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) related factors and products.

This presentation will educate investors on the evolution of responsible investing while providing clear distinctions between the different ways that ESG-factors have been integrated into investment strategies. You will see how well the products have stacked up against other broad market indices for performance and learn more about the methodology. BMO ETFs has partnered with MSCI to offer the leading suite of ESG ETF products available in the Canadian market, including ZESG, the first and only ESG-related Asset Allocation ETF in Canada. Learn more about how these products can help you achieve your important investment goals while not compromising on your core values.