BMO Short-Term Bond Index ETF seeks to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of a shortterm bond index, net of expenses. Currently, BMO Short-Term Bond Index ETF seeks to replicate the performanceof the Bloomberg Barclays Canadian Government/Credit 1-5 Years Index. The investment strategy of BMO ShortTerm Bond Index ETF is currently to invest in and hold the Constituent Securities of the Bloomberg BarclaysCanadian Government/Credit 1-5 Years Index in the same proportion as they are reflected in the Index or securitiesintended to replicate the performance of the Index. The Manager may also use a sampling methodology in selectinginvestments for BMO Short-Term Bond Index ETF. As an alternative to or in conjunction with investing in andholding the Constituent Securities, BMO Short-Term Bond Index ETF may invest in or use certain Other Securitiesto obtain exposure to the performance of the Bloomberg Barclays Canadian Government/Credit 1-5 Years Index.