The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) listed its first two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this week, marking a milestone for the exchange as it expands the range of securities available to investors.
The Caldwell-Lazard CorePlus Infrastructure Fund ETF (CSE:CPIF) began trading August 17, followed by the Caldwell U.S. Dividend Advantage Fund (CSE:UDA) on August 18. Both funds are actively managed.
"The Canadian Securities Exchange has achieved an important milestone this week with the listing of its first two exchange-traded funds,” said Richard Carleton, CEO of the CSE in a statement.
“This was a long-term goal of our team that strengthens the CSE's competitive position in Canada as we provide a broader range of securities to the investment community. We look forward to listing additional ETFs in the future.”
The CSE’s addition of ETFs to its issuer list comes at a time of rapid growth in new ETF listings worldwide. Independent research and consultancy ETFGI reported new ETF listings totalled 1,397 on a global basis in the first five months of 2026, which is up 31.4% compared to the same point in 2025.
Meanwhile, a total of 28 new ETFs were launched in the Canadian market during the month of June alone, according to Greenline Platforms.
The CSE also released July 2026 operating statistics this week, reporting total trading volume of CSE-listed securities at 1.1 billion shares, with trading value at $359 million. CSE issuers completed 77 financings that raised an aggregate $140 million.
The exchange welcomed listings from 10 new companies in July, including one fundamental change of an existing issuer, bringing total listed securities to 733 at the end of the month.
"These companies, which operate in the mining, food, digital security and pharmaceutical sectors, have one key thing in common: they recognize that the CSE's cost-effective platform and streamlined regulatory framework provide them with the tools they need to achieve their public market goals," Carleton said.