Brian Belski, CEO of Humilis Investment Strategies, said the firm launched a new exchange-traded fund called HIS on Tuesday [1].
The move allows the firm to scale its investment strategies for a broader range of investors. By shifting these strategies into an ETF format, Humilis aims to increase accessibility and diversify its product offerings across different geographic markets [1, 3].
Belski, who serves as the founder and chief investment officer of the firm, said the news during an appearance on CNBC’s Halftime Report on May 19, 2026 [1]. The launch of the HIS fund marks a significant step in the company's growth strategy to move beyond private investment structures.
Simultaneously, Humilis is expanding its footprint in Canada through a strategic partnership with LongPoint [2, 3]. This collaboration is designed to bring Humilis's specific investment methodologies to Canadian investors via the LongPoint platform [3].
While the U.S. announcement focused on the HIS fund, reporting indicates a broader rollout in the Canadian market. LongPoint is adding three Humilis ETFs to its offerings in Canada [2]. This discrepancy between the singular U.S. fund launch and the multiple Canadian offerings reflects a tiered approach to international expansion.
The partnership with LongPoint serves as the primary vehicle for this regional growth. By leveraging an existing infrastructure in Canada, Humilis can deploy its strategies without building a standalone retail distribution network from scratch [3].
“The launch of the HIS fund marks a significant step in the company's growth strategy.”
The transition from private investment strategies to exchange-traded funds represents a shift toward liquidity and retail accessibility. By partnering with LongPoint for the Canadian market, Humilis is utilizing a 'white-label' or partner-led distribution model to mitigate the regulatory and operational hurdles of entering a foreign financial market while scaling its assets under management.
