AGF Announces New ETF and Fund Names, Sub-Advisor Addition and Risk Rating Changes
28 January 2023 - 12:00AM
AGF Investments Inc. (AGF) is announcing new exchange traded fund
(ETF) and mutual fund names in order to better reflect the
continued integration of AGF’s quantitative and fundamental
investing teams. The firm is also announcing a sub-advisor addition
and three risk rating changes.
New ETF Names
New Name |
Former Name |
Ticker |
AGF Systematic Canadian Equity ETF |
AGFiQ Canadian Equity ETF |
QCD |
AGF Systematic Emerging Markets Equity ETF |
AGFiQ Emerging Markets Equity ETF |
QEM |
AGF Systematic Global ESG Factors ETF |
AGFiQ Global ESG Factors ETF |
QEF |
AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF |
AGFiQ Global Infrastructure ETF |
QIF |
AGF Systematic Global Multi-Sector Bond ETF |
AGFiQ Global Multi-Sector Bond ETF |
QGB |
AGF Systematic International Equity ETF |
AGFiQ International Equity ETF |
QIE |
AGF Systematic US Equity ETF |
AGFiQ US Equity ETF |
QUS |
AGF US Market Neutral Anti-Beta CAD-Hedged ETF |
AGFiQ US Market Neutral Anti-Beta CAD-Hedged ETF |
QBTL |
Sub-Advisor Addition
Effective today, AGF Investments LLC has been named sub-advisor
to the following seven Canadian listed ETFs: AGF Systematic
Canadian Equity ETF, AGF Systematic Emerging Markets Equity ETF,
AGF Systematic Global ESG Factors ETF, AGF Systematic Global
Infrastructure ETF, AGF Systematic Global Multi-Sector Bond ETF,
AGF Systematic International Equity ETF and AGF Systematic US
Equity ETF.
New Mutual Fund Names
New Name |
Former Name |
AGF Canadian Dividend Income Fund |
AGFiQ Canadian Dividend Income Fund |
AGF North American Dividend Income Class |
AGFiQ North American Dividend Income Class |
AGF North American Dividend Income Fund |
AGFiQ North American Dividend Income Fund |
AGF U.S. Sector Class |
AGFiQ U.S. Sector Class |
Risk Rating Changes
AGF also announced the following risk rating changes to its fund
line-up, effective today.
Fund Name |
Fund Ticker |
Previous Risk Rating |
Revised Risk Rating |
AGF Systematic International Equity ETF (Formerly AGFiQ
International Equity ETF) |
QIE |
Low to Medium |
Medium |
AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF (Formerly AGFiQ Global
Infrastructure ETF) |
QIF |
Low to Medium |
Medium |
AGF Systematic Global ESG Factors ETF (Formerly AGFiQ Global ESG
Factors ETF) |
QEF |
Low to Medium |
Medium |
These risk rating changes are the result of an annual review
conducted by AGF using the prescribed risk classification
methodology. No material changes have been made to the investment
objectives, strategies, or management of AGF Systematic
International Equity ETF, AGF Systematic Global Infrastructure ETF
or AGF Systematic Global ESG Factors ETF.
Further information about the AGF ETFs can be found
at AGF.com.
This information is not intended to provide legal, accounting,
tax, investment, financial, or other advice, and should not be
relied upon for providing such advice. Commissions, management fees
and expenses all may be associated with an investment in investment
funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. Investment
funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past
performance may not be repeated.
About AGF Management Limited
Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited (AGF) is an independent
and globally diverse asset management firm delivering excellence in
investing in the public and private markets through its three
distinct business lines: AGF Investments, AGF Private Capital and
AGF Private Wealth.
AGF brings a disciplined approach focused on providing an
exceptional client experience and incorporating sound responsible
and sustainable practices. The firm’s investment solutions, driven
by its fundamental, quantitative and private investing
capabilities, extends globally to a wide range of clients, from
financial advisors and their clients to high-net worth and
institutional investors including pension plans, corporate plans,
sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations.
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, AGF has investment operations
and client servicing teams on the ground in North America and
Europe. With over $40 billion in total assets under
management and fee-earning assets, AGF serves more than 800,000
investors. AGF trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the
symbol AGF.B.
Media Contact
Amanda MarchmentDirector, Corporate
Communications416-865-4160amanda.marchment@agf.com
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