New ETF series for AGF's diverse fund lineup, enhancing investor options
AGF Investments Inc. (AGF Investments) has expanded its offerings by introducing ETF series options for three of its established funds, marking a significant enhancement to its investment portfolio.
This expansion, announced on GlobeNewswire, includes the AGF Global Real Assets Fund, AGF Total Return Bond Fund, and AGF U.S. Small-Mid Cap Fund.
Meaghan Kelly, chief marketing, and product officer at AGF Investments, expressed, “We continue to broaden our ETF offerings with the addition of ETF series options on long-running funds in key areas of focus for investors, including alternative assets and active fixed income.”
Kelly emphasized the firm's dedication to providing versatile investment options, noting, “This launch builds on our commitment to provide options for our investors to access our capabilities in any of their preferred vehicles.”
The newly introduced ETF series for these funds are listed on Cboe Canada Inc. with the following tickers and risk ratings:
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AGF Global Real Assets Fund (Ticker: AGLR) has a medium risk rating. This fund is designed to deliver long-term capital growth by investing in global securities in sectors such as energy, materials, infrastructure, and precious metals. It employs a strategy that combines bottom-up fundamental security selection with tactical asset class weightings and the utilization of derivatives for risk management and income enhancement.
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AGF Total Return Bond Fund (Ticker: ATRB) carries a low-risk rating. The fund offers potential for higher yields than traditional bonds, investing in a variety of fixed income securities including high yield bonds, convertible bonds, and emerging market bonds. The investment strategy incorporates a top-down fundamental approach for category allocation and a bottom-up approach for corporate bond selection, supported by corporate credit research.
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AGF U.S. Small-Mid Cap Fund (Ticker: ASMD) is rated medium to high risk. It targets U.S. small and mid-cap equities, focusing on market leaders and innovators. The fund is designed to complement existing large-cap equity holdings and capitalize on growth opportunities. Its investment approach is a bottom-up growth style, focusing on aspects such as company revenue, profitability, earnings quality, and growth potential.
