The Toronto-listed fund combines AI-driven company identification with quantitative analysis as Guardian Capital expands its range of thematic investment offerings.

Guardian Capital, part of Desjardins Global Asset Management, has launched the Guardian i³ AI Technology and Innovation Fund, a thematic investment vehicle designed to seek long-term capital appreciation through investments in companies that are either benefiting from the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology or making significant investments in the field. The ETF carries a management fee of 0.70% and an administration fee of 0.05% Guardian Capital said the fund’s