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Evolve Funds Group Inc.
| 416.214.4884 | Brookfield Place, 161 Bay Street, Suite 2700, Toronto ON M5J2S1
Introduction to Evolve COMMITTED TO BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE ETF MARKET
16ETFS
14MONTHS
$370MAUM
Core Active: Income Strategies: INDICATIVE YIELD1:
5.00%
5.00%
4.39%
Canada’s First Cyber Security ETF
4.52%
Canada’s First Actively Managed Blockchain ETF
Canada’s First Innovation ETF
Thematics: Canada’s First Automobile Innovation ETF
1 Gross
2.95%
Canada’s First Gender Diversity ETF
of MER. As at November 30, 2018 3
Evolve Blockchain ETF
TSX Ticker: LINK
DEALER USE ONLY
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What is Blockchain? • •
Blockchain technology is software that enables a shared, distributed ledger to be created on a network of computers. A series of records, or blocks, are cryptographically linked to one another via timestamps and other attributes.
Source: PwC
DEALER USE ONLY
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Advantages of Blockchain
Source: http://www.arreverie.com/blogs/blockchain-bitcoin-introduction/
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Blockchain Applications & Disruption
Source: AcceleratingBiz
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Blockchain Adoption is Increasing 77% expect to adopt blockchain as part of an in-production system or process by 2020
Payment companies are also heavily invested in blockchain technology ➢ 90% planning to adopt it as part of an in-production system by 2020 Source: PWC: Global FinTech Report 2017
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Growing Confidence in Blockchain
Source: Global Industry Analysts, Inc., Jan 2017
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Benefits of Investing in LINK 1. Active Management ▪ Index investing in emerging sectors may be problematic ▪ Benefit from superior stock selection and due diligence ▪ Ability to invest in earlier stage companies at superior valuations
2. Global Exposure ▪ Potential globalization of the blockchain industry ▪ The global market for blockchain is anticipated to reach US $60.7 billion in 2024.* Source: Blockchain: Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide 2018-2024
3. Privates ▪ May invest up to 10% in unlisted issuers ▪ Benefit from pre-IPO and potential M&A activity 10
Investment Process 1. IDENTIFY GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES. The portfolio will invest in companies globally. Identify sectors with companies that are developing blockchain applications, including but not limited to: Consumer Discretionary
Information Technology
Industrials
Materials
Telecommunication Services
Consumer Staples
Utilities
Financials Healthcare
2. EVALUATION PROCESS. Criteria for evaluating whether a company is utilizing blockchain technology, includes but is not limited to: • Communication of blockchain strategy, products or services • Existence of products or services based on blockchain technologies • Direct development of blockchain technologies • Membership or involvement in blockchain industry organizations • Utilization of third party blockchain projects 3. SELECTION PROCESS. Selection will favour companies with characteristics including, but not limited to: • Strong balance sheet • Ability to establish and/or maintain a competitive • Access to capital and financing position vs. peer group • Compelling go-to-market strategy • Credible, professional management 4. ASSESS LIQUIDITY. No fixed or mechanical weighting is implemented in the portfolio. Asset allocation is determined by a review of the liquidity of potential securities and management’s view on their expected returns. Not all criteria must be met for a company to be considered for inclusion in the portfolio.
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Top 10 Holdings
As at November 30, 2018
Initial Portfolio Constituents
31 Companies; equally weighted (4% each)
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13 large cap, established leaders in their respective industries
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18 small cap, pure blockchain companies
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Case Study: MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT) INDUSTRY • Information Technology MARKET CAP • $825.27 B BLOCKCHAIN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES https://www.microsoft.com Microsoft Corporation is a multinational technology company. • Offers “Azure Blockchain Workbench”, which connects its blockchain services and other, widely used infrastructure and platforms, such as Office 365 Outlook, SharePoint Online, Salesforce, Dynamics 365 CRM Online and SAP.
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY • Major provider of technology with large global client base. • Large commitment to development of blockchain related products and services. • Ambitious blockchain projects underway. • On an October 30, 2018 press release, Microsoft announced it will integrate its Azure Blockchain technology into stock exchange Nasdaq Inc.’s Financial Framework (NFF) to build a ledger agnostic blockchain capability that supports a multi-ledger strategy.
As at November 5, 2018
Case Study: IBM (IBM) INDUSTRY • Information Technology MARKET CAP • $109.11 B BLOCKCHAIN PRODUCTS AND SERVICES https://www.ibm.com/blockchain International Business Machines (IBM) is a large, diversified technology company. • Currently provides a number of blockchain related technology, solutions and services products being deployed into a number of industries including grocery and financial services including major Canadian banks. • Sells blockchain technology products including developer tools and software. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY • Major provider of technology with large global client base. • Large commitment to development of blockchain related products and services. • Ambitious blockchain projects underway. • IBM Blockchain World Wire is a new financial rail that "can simultaneously clear and settle cross-border payments in near real-time.“ Large incumbent technology firms stand to gain from adoption of blockchain as trusted providers to the enterprise.
As at November 5, 2018
Evolve Blockchain ETF Evolve Blockchain ETF NUMBER OF HOLDINGS
MANAGER
31
EVOLVE FUNDS GROUP INC.
CURRENCY
CLASS
CAD
LINK (UNHEDGED)
MANAGEMENT FEE1
MANAGEMENT EXPENSE RATIO (MER)1,2
RISK RATING
INDICATIVE SPREAD3
0.75%
1.00%
HIGH
50bps
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION Name Canada United States Ireland France Finland Germany As at November 30, 2018 1 Plus applicable sales tax 2 Includes fixed administration fee of 0.25% 3 Estimate only
INDUSTRY ALLOCATION
Weight 44% 43% 4% 3% 3% 3%
Name Information Technology Financials Consumer Discretionary
Weight 61% 25% 14%
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Our Innovative Suite of ETFs: Index-Based
FIRST IN CANADA
FIRST IN CANADA
FIRST IN CANADA
FIRST IN CANADA
Evolve Automobile Innovation Index ETF
Evolve Cyber Security Index ETF
Evolve Innovation Index ETF
Quarterly Rebalancing Management Fee: 0.40%
Quarterly Rebalancing Management Fee: 0.40%
Evolve North American Gender Diversity Index ETF Annual Rebalancing (with Quarterly Reviews) Management Fee: 0.40%
Quarterly Rebalancing Management Fee: 0.40%
Sphere FTSE Canada Sustainable Yield Index ETF
Sphere FTSE Europe Sustainable Yield Index ETF
Semi-Annual Rebalancing
Semi-Annual Rebalancing
Sphere FTSE Emerging Markets Sustainable Yield Index ETF Semi-Annual Rebalancing
Management Fee: 0.45%
Management Fee: 0.50%
Management Fee: 0.54%
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Our Innovative Suite of ETFs: Actively Managed
Evolve US Banks Enhanced Yield ETF
Evolve Global Healthcare Enhanced Yield ETF
Semi-Annual Rebalancing
Quarterly Rebalancing
Management Fee: 0.45%
Management Fee: 0.45%
Evolve Marijuana ETF
Evolve Blockchain ETF
Evolve Active Short Duration Bond ETF
Evolve Funds Group Inc.
Evolve Funds Group Inc.
Nuveen Asset Management, LLC
Management Fee: 0.75%
Management Fee: 0.75%
Management Fee: 0.70%
Evolve Active Global Fixed Income ETF
Evolve Active Core Fixed Income ETF
Evolve Active Canadian Preferred Share ETF
Evolve Active US Core Equity ETF
Allianz Global Investors
Foyston, Gordon & Payne Inc.
Foyston, Gordon & Payne Inc.
Nuveen Asset Management, LLC
Management Fee: 0.65%
Management Fee: 0.45%
Management Fee: 0.65%
Management Fee: 0.70% 17
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