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The Future of ETF Investing: How to Unlock Cutting-Edge Innovation in Your Portfolio

Released on Tuesday, November 30, 2021•ETFs

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Canada has added more than two million new, self-directed investors during the Covid-19 pandemic. These investors, who are generally younger and new to the investment landscape, are dramatically disrupting the way we look at asset classes and sectors. ETFs are increasingly being used to get access to new asset classes that in some cases didn't even exist five years ago. Steve Hawkins, president and CEO of Horizons ETFs, will discuss important new disruptive themes and sectors and how ETFs can be used to capture exposure to them. Learn about the asset classes of the future and how ETFs play an important role in driving their growth!

Steve Hawkins

Horizons ETFs, President and CEO

Steve Hawkins is the president and chief executive officer of Horizons ETFs (a member of the Mirae Asset Global Investments Group), where he is responsible for the day-to-day business and affairs of the firm. With more than 35 years of experience in the investment industry, Mr. Hawkins has been with Horizons ETFs for more than 13 years including as its CIO, prior to becoming CEO in 2015. He is among the leaders responsible for the proliferation of ETFs in Canada, bringing many first-of-their-kind ETFs to market. Mr. Hawkins spearheaded the launch of the first family of actively managed ETFs in Canada, the world's first marijuana ETF, the world's first psychedelics ETF and the world's first inverse bitcoin ETF. As an innovative ETF and capital markets thought leader, he is frequently quoted in the news media, appears regularly on business television, and is a globally sought-after speaker for his expertise on his three favorite topics: ETFs, derivatives, and emerging sectors. Mr. Hawkins was recognized as CEO of the Year at the 2018 and 2022 Wealth Professional Awards and is a past chair of the Canadian ETF Association. He studied mathematics and philosophy at the University of Toronto and holds a Derivative Market Specialist (DMS) designation.