Simplify Retirement Planning with Income

Retirement planning in Canada is increasingly complex. The end of private pensions has created a $1.5 trillion shortfall in retirement income, according to the National Institute on Ageing[1]. RRSP savings have been used to bridge the gap in retirement plans, but stretching a finite amount of savings into retirement income for life is a complex prospect.

Comprehending the Complexity of Retirement in Canada

Canadians retire every week[2]

%

of private sector employees don’t have a traditional pension plan[1]

%

of Canadians retiring at 65 will live past 95[1]

More Canadians are older.
Older Canadians are living longer.

Canadians need a way to stretch their savings into retirement income for life.

Number of Canadians Aged 65 and older 1980-2018

Source: Statistics Canada

Average Life Expectancy at 65 years old 1980-2018

Source: Statistics Canada

ETFs for Steady Retirement Income

Harvest Equity Income ETFs and Fixed Income ETFs are built to deliver consistent monthly retirement income to bridge the retirement income gap. These ETFs use a call option strategy to generate income from a portfolio of stocks or fixed income securities. They can be held in RRSP or RRIF accounts and the income they pay can offset mandatory RRIF withdrawals. They pay high income yields and fill a need for retirement income not fully met by bonds, GICs, and government benefits like CPP. These are simple, consistent, high-yield solutions for retirement income.

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How we make it simple

Harvest Equity Income ETF portfolios are invested in companies that are well established, with strong balance sheets and consistent earnings growth. Fixed Income ETF portfolios cover the entire maturity spectrum from exposure to treasury bonds and bills issued and backed by the full faith and credit of the US and Canadian governments. We generate steady income by collecting dividends from equities and by selling call options to generate a premium on a portion of the portfolio. This strategy provides the ability to pay attractive, tax-efficient, monthly distributions for our investors.

Large-Cap Companies

CAD/US Treasuries

High Income

Tax Advantages

RRIF Eligible

Large-Cap Companies

CAD/US Treasuries

High Income

Tax Advantages

RRIF Eligible

Harvest ETFs Strategies for High Income

Equity Income ETFs

Harvest Equity Income ETF portfolios are invested in companies that are well-established, with strong balance sheets and consistent earnings growth. We generate steady income by collecting dividends and by selling call options to generate a premium on a portion of the portfolio. This strategy provides the ability to pay attractive, tax-efficient, monthly distributions for our investors.

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Fixed Income ETFs

Harvest Fixed Income ETFs cover the entire maturity spectrum from exposure to treasury bonds and bills issued by the full faith and credit of the US and Canadian governments, respectively. Our intermediate and long duration ETFs invest in US Treasury ETFs and write covered calls on up to 100% of their holdings to generate high income. On the short end, our money market ETF is a low-risk vehicle that invests directly in Canadian Treasury Bills and pays the accrued interest monthly.

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Enhanced Equity Income ETFs

Harvest Enhanced Equity Income ETF portfolios offer leveraged exposure to select Harvest Equity Income ETFs. Through the application of approximately 25% leverage, these ETFs deliver high monthly cashflows. They have an elevated risk-return profile, but also offer heightened access to market growth opportunity.

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Speak to your advisor about how Harvest Equity Income ETFs can help.

Featured Harvest ETFs

Harvest Diversified Monthly Income ETF

Price Yield
$8.19 10.37%
Updated Daily Updated Daily
Harvest Premium Yield 7-10 Year Treasury ETF

Harvest Premium Yield Treasury ETF

Price Distribution
$11.44 $0.15
Updated Daily Per Unit
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Harvest Canadian Equity Income Leaders ETF

Price Yield
$8.84 7.91%
Updated Daily Updated Daily
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[1] MacDonald, B.-J., Sanders, B., Strachan, L., Frazer, M. (2021). Affordable Lifetime Pension Income for a Better Tomorrow. How we can address the $1.5 trillion decumulation disconnect in the Canadian retirement income system with Dynamic Pension pools. Toronto, ON: National Institute on Ageing, Ryerson University and Global Risk Institute.

[2] Statscan, RBC

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