David Stephenson

David Stephenson is Director, ETF Strategy and Development at CIBC Asset Management. He is responsible for helping to set the strategic direction for the business and monitoring industry trends as well as launching new products and managing existing products.

Prior to joining CIBC Asset Management in 2018, Mr. Stephenson worked for ETF providers BlackRock and Vanguard. He has over 20 years of experience in product development and management roles.

Mr. Stephenson holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Ryerson University. He is also a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM) and Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI).

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Fixed-Income ETF Momentum Set to Continue

New products show investors are searching for yield.

Featuring David Stephenson | August 21, 2023

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CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, CIBC Global Growth ETF, CIBC International Equity ETF

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ETF Investors Seek Yield Amid Uncertainty

Many of last year's trends are expected to continue.

Featuring David Stephenson | February 27, 2023

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CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, CIBC Global Growth ETF, CIBC International Equity ETF

Using ETFs as Inflation Persists

Using ETFs as Inflation Persists

The key is for investors to focus on what they can control.

Featuring David Stephenson | November 7, 2022

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CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, CIBC Global Growth ETF, CIBC International Equity ETF

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Fixed Income ETF Strategies for Challenging Markets

Many investors have never experienced these types of returns.

Featuring David Stephenson | October 31, 2022

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CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, CIBC Global Growth ETF, CIBC International Equity ETF

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ETF Types

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Featuring David Stephenson | February 16, 2022

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CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, CIBC Global Growth ETF, CIBC International Equity ETF

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Using ETFs to Capitalize on Market Trends

Breaking down tactical ETFs to reposition portfolios.

Featuring David Stephenson | February 16, 2022

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CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, CIBC Global Growth ETF, CIBC International Equity ETF

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ETFs vs Mutual Funds

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Featuring David Stephenson | February 4, 2022

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CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, CIBC Global Growth ETF, CIBC International Equity ETF

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Pace of ETF Growth Likely to Persist

Product innovation, generational shifts should contribute to adoption.

Featuring David Stephenson | February 2, 2022

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CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, CIBC Global Growth ETF, CIBC International Equity ETF

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Searching for Yield with Fixed-Income ETFs

Interest in one-stop solutions may grow.

Featuring David Stephenson | November 10, 2021

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CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, CIBC Global Growth ETF, CIBC International Equity ETF

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ETF Trends to Watch

New products are making it easier to use ETFs tactically.

Featuring David Stephenson | November 1, 2021

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CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, CIBC Global Growth ETF, CIBC International Equity ETF

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Canadian ETF Investors Get Active

Active ETFs are capturing an increasing share of fund assets.

Featuring David Stephenson | April 5, 2021

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CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, CIBC Global Growth ETF, CIBC International Equity ETF

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Money Minute – ETF Types

David Stephenson, Director, ETF Strategy Development, CIBC Asset Management

Featuring David Stephenson | March 30, 2021

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CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, CIBC Global Growth ETF, CIBC International Equity ETF

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Pace of ETF Growth to Persist in 2021

Flows to thematic funds are likely to continue.

Featuring David Stephenson | March 29, 2021

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CIBC Active Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, CIBC Global Growth ETF, CIBC International Equity ETF

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