CI Global Asset Management Simplifies Access to Digital Assets with Expanded Lineup
CI GAM also announces name changes for three ETFs – CHNA.B, ONEB and ONEQ
The enhancements include:
- The launch of CI Galaxy Core Multi-Crypto ETF (“CCCX”), which has now closed its initial offering of units and is trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) under the tickers CCCX (ETF C$ Hedged Series), CCCX.B (ETF C$ Unhedged Series) and CCCX.U (ETF US$ Series). CCCX invests in several of the world’s largest cryptocurrencies – bitcoin, Ether (“ETH”) and Solana (“SOL”). Like CI GAM’s other digital asset funds, CCCX is managed by CI GAM and sub-advised by Galaxy Asset Management (“Galaxy”).
- The launch of CI Solana Fund, which provides exposure to SOL through the mutual fund structure by investing in units of CI Galaxy Solana ETF (SOLX.U).
- The introduction of Canadian dollar hedged series on all existing ETFs and mutual funds in the CI digital asset lineup.
- The implementation of a staking strategy for CI Galaxy Ethereum ETF (“ETHX”) on or about August 27, 2025. CI GAM believes that staking a portion of the ETH held within ETHX’s portfolio will benefit unitholders by enhancing its total return.
“With these changes, CI GAM is making it even easier to access the benefits of digital assets,” said Jennifer Sinopoli, Executive Vice-President and Head of Distribution for CI GAM. “Our lineup allows investors to target prominent digital currencies through the convenience of a mutual fund or ETF structure with multiple purchase options. Additionally, we now provide two multi-crypto ETFs that invest in a basket of ‘blue chip’ cryptocurrencies, providing one-ticket, diversified exposure to the digital assets space.”
Benefits of investing in digital assets include:
- Diversification due to low correlation with other asset classes.
- Long-term growth potential driven by increasing adoption and network effects.
- Exposure to the innovations of blockchain technology and the growing number of applications.
“CI GAM’s funds greatly simplify the process of incorporating digital assets into investors’ investment plans and portfolios,” said Ms. Sinopoli. “Our solutions are also differentiated by the security of our institutional-grade platform and the expertise of sub-advisor Galaxy, one of the world’s largest managers of digital assets and blockchain exposures.”
“CI GAM continues to be a leader in the Canadian market in delivering innovative, accessible digital asset solutions, and we are excited to deepen our partnership with them,” said Steve Kurz, Global Head of Asset Management at Galaxy. “By expanding the product suite, we’re providing convenient, diversified tools to help investors access institutional-standard products designed for long-term growth.”
CI Galaxy Core Multi-Crypto ETF
The investment objective of CCCX is to provide unitholders with exposure to certain digital assets as selected by CI GAM, with the weighting based on a modified market capitalization model. Currently, CCCX invests in units of CI Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCX.U), CI Galaxy Ethereum ETF (ETHX.U) and CI Galaxy Solana ETF (SOLX.U). Holdings are rebalanced quarterly.
CCCX is designed to provide passive, fully invested exposure to digital assets through the convenience of a single ETF investment. In contrast, CI Galaxy Multi-Crypto Navigator ETF (CMCX) uses a proprietary rules-based momentum-signalling strategy to dynamically allocate its holdings across bitcoin, ETH and SOL – as well as cash. The goal of this strategy is to deliver a smoother experience and better risk-adjusted returns for investors.
CI Solana Fund
The investment objective of CI Solana Fund is to provide unitholders exposure to SOL through an institutional-quality fund platform. CI Solana Fund is now available in Series A, F, I, and P, as well as Canadian dollar hedged Series AH, FH, IH and PH. The introduction of CI Solana Fund expands the selection of digital asset investment options for mutual fund investors. SOL is the cryptocurrency that powers the Solana blockchain network, which is known for its speed, efficiency and ease of use. It supports a wide and growing variety of applications such as payments processing, lending, non-fungible tokens, smart contracts, web3 platforms, decentralized finance models and decentralized physical infrastructure projects.
Canadian dollar hedged series
Hedging the
Canadian dollar hedged Series AH, FH, IH and PH are now available for CI Bitcoin Fund and CI Ethereum Fund, in addition to the existing Series A, F, I and P. ETF C$ Hedged Series are now available for these ETFs under the following TSX tickers: CI Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCX); CI Galaxy Ethereum ETF (ETHX); CI Galaxy Multi-Crypto Navigator ETF (CMCX); and CI Galaxy Solana ETF (SOLX).
ETHX staking
On June 11, 2025, CI GAM announced a proposal to introduce a staking strategy to ETHX and that it would be seeking unitholder approval for CI GAM to receive a portion of the net staking rewards (the “Staking Service Fee”) in consideration for implementing and administering staking (the “Staking Arrangements”). ETHX unitholders approved the Staking Service Fee proposal at a special meeting held on August 20, 2025 and, as a result, CI GAM will begin the Staking Arrangements on or about August 27, 2025. CI GAM intends to take a conservative approach by initially allocating up to
The Ethereum network operates on a proof-of-stake system, in which validators verify transactions and ensure the smooth operation of the network in exchange for the opportunity to receive rewards of additional ETH. Validators must lock up or “stake” ETH to participate in this process.
ETF name changes
The names of the following ETFs were changed effective immediately, as shown below. The TSX tickers have not changed.
Ticker |
New Name |
Previous Name |
CHNA.B |
CI ICBCCS S&P China 500 Index ETF |
|
ONEB |
CI ONE North American Core Plus Bond ETF |
|
ONEQ |
CI ONE Global Equity ETF |
About Galaxy Asset Management
Galaxy Asset Management, an affiliate of Galaxy Digital Inc. (Nasdaq/TSX: GLXY), is dedicated to providing institutional-standard access to the digital assets ecosystem. As of June 30, 2025, Galaxy has nearly
About CI Global Asset Management
CI Global Asset Management (“CI GAM”) is one of Canada’s largest investment management companies. It offers a wide range of investment products and services and is on the web at www.ci.com. CI GAM is a subsidiary of CI Financial Corp., an integrated global asset and wealth management company with approximately
- Represents Galaxy Asset Management assets under management and the total notional value of assets bonded and staked to Galaxy validators, based on prices as of June 30, 2025.
Galaxy Asset Management operates Galaxy Digital Capital Management LP, the sub-advisor to BTCX, CCCX, CMCX, ETHX, SOLX, CI Bitcoin Fund, CI Ethereum Fund and CI Solana Fund.
CI Galaxy Bitcoin ETF, CI Galaxy Ethereum ETF, CI Galaxy Solana ETF, CI Galaxy Core Multi-Crypto ETF, CI Galaxy Multi-Crypto Navigator ETF, CI Bitcoin Fund, CI Ethereum Fund and CI Solana Fund (the “CI Cryptocurrency Funds”) are exchange-traded funds and mutual funds that invest in digital cryptocurrencies. Given the speculative nature of cryptocurrency and the volatility of the cryptocurrency markets, there is no assurance that the CI Cryptocurrency Funds will be able to meet their investment objectives. An investment in the CI Cryptocurrency Funds is not intended as a complete investment program and is appropriate only for investors who have the capacity to absorb a loss of some or all of their investment. An investment in the CI Cryptocurrency Funds is considered high risk.
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Murray Oxby
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CI Global Asset Management
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