Here are new ETFs for Canadian investors

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This month we highlight a long-short ETF from alternative fund manager Arrow Capital, plus a high-risk ETF from BMO/ARK Investments. The objective of the ARROW CANADIAN ADVANTAGE ALTERNATIVE ETF $20.26 (Toronto symbol ACAA) is to achieve strong capital appreciation through investment in both short and long positions of primarily Canadian equities. The ETF launched in November 2022 and its MER is 0.65% plus a 20% performance fee for returns over 6% per year. The fund’s long positions included TransAlta, Altagas, Freehold Royalties, and Spin Master. Short positions include Whitecap Resources and CIBC. The short positions are set up to offset, or hedge against, a drop in the long portfolio. However, the short positions vary, which means they may be insufficient to protect against a sudden, unexpected market drop. We think that, in general, most investors should avoid hedge funds, so this Arrow ETF is only for those who specifically want to own a hedge fund and are worried about a significant market downturn. The BMO ARK NEXT GENERATION INTERNET ETF $13.20 (Toronto…