BMO Launches New Latin America Index ETF and Two New ETF Series

• New ETF and ETF Series broaden investor choice across Latin American equities and Canadian and emerging-market fixed income

TORONTO, Oct. 8, 2026 /CNW/ -- BMO Asset Management Inc., the manager of the BMO ETFs, today announced the launch of BMO MSCI Latin America GDP Weighted Index ETF, offering CAD Units (TSX: ZLAT). In addition, BMO Investments Inc., the manager of the BMO Mutual Funds, today announced the launch of ETF Series units for BMO Core Bond Fund (TSX: ZCRB) and BMO Emerging Markets Bond Fund (TSX: ZEMB).

BMO MSCI Latin America GDP Weighted Index ETF has closed its initial offering of CAD Units, and they will be listed and begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today.

BMO Core Bond Fund and BMO Emerging Markets Bond Fund have closed their initial offering of ETF Series units, and they will be listed and begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today.

BMO MSCI Latin America GDP Weighted Index ETF seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of an index that provides exposure to equity securities of issuers domiciled in certain emerging markets in Latin America, net of expenses. Currently, this ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the MSCI EM Latin America GDP Weighted Index. The MSCI EM Latin America GDP Weighted Index is based on the MSCI Emerging Markets Latin America Index, its parent index, and currently includes large and mid cap stocks domiciled from across five emerging markets in Latin America: Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. Unlike its market cap-weighted parent index, the weight of each country in the index is derived from its economic size (using GDP data) rather than the size of its equity market.

BMO Core Bond Fund has a core Canadian bond strategy which invests primarily in Canadian government and corporate bonds to provide reliable income and some potential for capital growth.

BMO Emerging Markets Bond Fund is designed to invest in a diversified pool of fixed income securities such as bonds and debentures issued in or by, or have economic exposure to, emerging market countries to provide income and the potential for capital growth. 

BMO MSCI Latin America GDP Weighted Index ETF (ZLAT) referred to herein is not sponsored, endorsed, or promoted by MSCI Inc. (MSCI) and MSCI bears no liability with respect to ZLAT or any index on which such BMO ETF is based. The relevant BMO ETF's prospectus contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with BMO Asset Management Inc. and any related BMO ETFs.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange-traded funds, including ETF Series units of mutual funds. Please read the applicable ETF facts or prospectus of the relevant BMO ETF or BMO Mutual Fund before investing. Exchange-traded funds and the ETF Series units of mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs or the ETF Series units of the BMO Mutual Funds, please see the specific risks set out in the relevant prospectus. Exchange-traded funds and ETF Series units of mutual funds trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss.  Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.

Further information about BMO ETFs or ETF Series units of the BMO Mutual Funds can be found at www.bmo.com/etfs.

BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager, a portfolio manager and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

BMO Mutual Funds are managed by BMO Investments Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

BMO Global Asset Management is a brand name under which BMO Asset Management Inc. and BMO Investments Inc. operate.

"BMO (M-bar roundel symbol)" is a registered trademark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.

About BMO Financial Group  

BMO Financial Group is the eighth largest bank in North America by assets, with total assets of $1.5 trillion as of July 31, 2026. Serving clients for more than 200 years, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management, global markets and investment banking products and services across Canada, the United States, and select markets globally. BMO is innovating for business value, by deploying and integrating human, digital and artificial intelligence to personalize client experiences, augment teams, and automate its business responsibly. Driven by its purpose, to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, BMO is committed to driving positive change in the world, and making progress for a thriving economy, sustainable future, and stronger communities.

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