Here are two new ETFs for Canadian investors

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BMO Asset Management recently added seven ETFs to their already extensive lineup. Here’s a look at two of these funds—one takes long and short positions in Canadian equities and a second aims to participate in U.S. stock gains while also providing some downside protection. BMO LONG SHORT CANADIAN EQUITY ETF $30.86 (Toronto symbol ZLSC) aims to provide income and capital appreciation by taking both long (stocks expected to go up) and short (stocks expected to drop) positions in Canadian companies. The ETF can also employ leverage to enhance returns (although this can also work against the fund). Top long holdings include Royal Bank, Canadian Natural Resources, Constellation Software, Cameco and Dollarama. Short positions include Pembina Pipeline, Algonquin Power and TC Energy. The ETF launched on October 2, 2023, and holds $11.6 million in assets. The management fee is 0.65%. Meanwhile, though, the fund incurs added costs to buy derivatives, such as swap agreements or futures, to take its long and short positions. That cuts into returns. We…