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Russell Investments Expands Canadian ETF Lineup With Five New Offerings

Business Wire

Wed, February 18, 2026 at 11:30 PM GMT+9 5 min read

TORONTO, February 18, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Russell Investments Canada Limited today announced the launch of five new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX), further expanding its Canadian ETF platform and giving investors additional cost-effective options across core fixed income and equity allocations.

The new ETFs include two fixed income strategies — the Russell Investments Fallen Angels ETF (HALO) and the Russell Investments Core Plus Fixed Income ETF (RBND) — alongside three equity ETFs providing access to Russell Investments’ proprietary multi-factor strategies: the Russell Investments Multi-Factor Canadian Equity Pool – ETF Units (RQCA), Multi-Factor U.S. Equity Pool – ETF Units (RQUS), and Multi-Factor International Equity Pool – ETF Units (RQIN).

The launch reflects Russell Investments’ continued commitment to evolving its Canadian product shelf as ETFs play an increasingly important role in advisor-led client portfolios. Each ETF provides established investment strategies at a competitive cost, based on approaches Russell Investments has managed for years and now delivers through an ETF structure

“Canadian advisors are increasingly turning to ETFs as core portfolio building blocks,” said Jonathan Needham, President, Canada Advisor & Intermediary Solutions at Russell Investments. “These new ETFs expand how investors can access our proprietary fixed income and equity capabilities, while reinforcing our commitment to providing cost-effective choice across the core of client portfolios.”

Fixed income solutions address core and diversification needs

The Russell Investments Fallen Angels ETF (HALO) offers Canadian investors access to the country’s first fallen angels fixed income strategy — targeting bonds that have been downgraded from investment grade to high yield — designed to act as a potential return enhancer and diversifier within a fixed income allocation.

The Russell Investments Core Plus Fixed Income ETF (RBND) is designed as a core fixed income holding, combining Russell Investments’ flagship active fixed income approach with its proprietary fallen angels exposure. The strategy allocates approximately 80% to Russell Investments’ active fixed income pool ETF (RIFI) and 20% to HALO, offering a diversified and cost-effective core plus solution.

Both fixed income ETFs have a management fee of 0.35%.

Proven multi-factor equity strategies, now in ETF form

The three equity ETFs — RQCA, RQUS and RQIN — provide Canadian investors with access to Russell Investments’ proprietary multi-factor equity strategies across Canadian, U.S., and international markets. These strategies have been available to Canadian investors in a mutual fund structure since 2018 and are now offered in an ETF wrapper, supporting their use as core equity allocations within diversified portfolios.

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Each multi-factor equity ETF has a management fee of 0.30%.

Backed by global research and portfolio expertise

All five ETFs are supported by Russell Investments’ global research platform and deep experience in factor-based investing, portfolio construction, and risk management. The ETFs are designed to meet the evolving needs of Canadian investors seeking efficient, transparent, and scalable solutions for client portfolios.

The ETFs trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the tickers: HALO, RBND, RQCA, RQUS, and RQIN.

About Russell Investments

Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions partner providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Since 1936, Russell Investments has been building a legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, working every day to improve people’s financial security. The firm has $517 billion in assets under management (as of 12/31/2025) for clients in 31 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 17 cities around the world.

Russell Investments’ ownership is composed of a majority stake held by funds managed by TA Associates Management, L.P., with a significant minority stake held by funds managed by Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. as well as Russell Investments’ employees and Hamilton Lane Advisors, LLC.

Although exchange-traded series of mutual funds (“ETF Series”) will be listed on the TSX or another exchange or marketplace, there can be no assurance that an active public market for ETF Series will develop or be sustained. Trading of ETF Series on certain marketplaces may be halted under certain circumstances. There can be no assurance that ETF Series will trade at prices that reflect their net asset value per security. The trading price of ETF Series will fluctuate. For more information on risks associated with investing in ETF Series, please read the prospectus before investing.

Nothing in this publication is intended to constitute legal, tax, securities or investment advice, nor an opinion regarding the appropriateness of any investment, nor a solicitation of any type. This information is made available on an “as is” basis. Russell Investments Canada Limited does not make any warranty or representation regarding the information. Russell Investments is the operating name of a group of companies under common management, including Russell Investments Canada Limited. Copyright © Russell Investments Canada Limited 2026. All rights reserved. Frank Russell Company is the owner of the Russell trademarks contained in this material and all trademark rights related to the Russell trademarks, which the members of the Russell Investments group of companies are permitted to use under license from Frank Russell Company. The members of the Russell Investments group of companies are not affiliated in any manner with Frank Russell Company or any entity operating under the “FTSE RUSSELL” brand. Date of first publication: February 2026

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