AGF Changes Risk Rating of QuantShares Global Equity Rotation ETF


TORONTO, Oct. 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Effective today, AGF Investments Inc. (“AGF”) (TSX:AGF.B) is changing the risk rating of QuantShares Global Equity Rotation ETF (the “QGL ETF”) from “low-to-medium” to “medium”.

This change results from compliance with the Canadian Securities Administrators’ Mutual Fund Risk Classification Methodology, which became effective on September 1, 2017.  Previously, AGF followed a risk classification methodology based on the approach recommended by The Investment Funds Institute of Canada. No material changes have been made to the investment objective, strategy or management of the QGL ETF.

The risk ratings for the other six QuantShares ETFs remain unchanged.

The methodology used by AGF to identify the risk rating of the QGL ETF is available upon request, at no cost, by calling 1-800-387-2563.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with an investment in exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Please read the prospectus or relevant ETF Facts before investing. ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. Units of ETFs are bought and sold at market price on a stock exchange and brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

Further information about the QuantShares ETFs can be found at AGFiQ.com.

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Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited (AGF) is a diversified global asset management firm with retail, institutional, alternative and high-net-worth businesses. As an independent firm, AGF strives to help investors succeed by delivering excellence in investment management and providing an exceptional client experience. AGF’s suite of diverse investment solutions extends globally to a wide range of clients, from financial advisors and individual investors to institutional investors including pension plans, corporate plans, sovereign wealth funds and endowments and foundations.

AGF has investment operations and client servicing teams on the ground in North America, Europe and Asia. With approximately $35 billion in total assets under management, AGF serves more than one million investors. AGF trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol AGF.B.

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Amanda Marchment
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