CI Global Financial Sector ETF (FSF.TO) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks long-term total returns consisting of capital appreciation and regular dividend income through an actively managed portfolio primarily invested in equity and equity-related securities of issuers in the global financial services sector across developed and emerging markets. The fund targets companies operating in diversified financial segments, including banks, credit card networks, insurance providers, and asset managers; top holdings typically feature leading global names such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mastercard Inc., Visa Inc., Wells Fargo & Company, and Bank of America Corp., representing significant allocations within its approximately 10 core positions. It benchmarks performance against the MSCI ACWI Financials Index, employs a growth and value investment approach across market capitalizations, and maintains a net expense ratio of 0.99% with assets under management exceeding CAD 550 million as of late 2025.
Launched on November 21, 2014, and domiciled in Canada, the ETF is managed by CI Global Asset Management, a division of CI Financial Corp. headquartered at 15 York Street in Toronto, Ontario. Geographically, FSF.TO provides investors with broad exposure to financial sector equities worldwide, spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets; it trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and caters to institutional and retail investors seeking sector-specific diversification.
In recent developments, the fund confirmed a quarterly cash distribution of $0.1492 per unit for December 2025, aligning with its ongoing commitment to regular dividend income amid stable operations. Prior to April 22, 2021, the ETF operated under the name CI First Asset Global Financial Sector ETF, reflecting a rebranding to CI Global Financial Sector ETF as part of CI Global Asset Management's portfolio standardization efforts. No major acquisitions, funding rounds, or strategic partnerships specific to FSF.TO have been announced in the last 1-2 years, with focus remaining on active portfolio management and quarterly distributions.