TORONTO, Jan. 22,
2025 /CNW/ - BMO Asset Management Inc. (BMOAM), the
manager of the BMOAM Funds, today announced changes to the risk
ratings for certain BMOAM Funds. These changes will be reflected in
the applicable ETF Facts as part of the renewal of the simplified
prospectus for the BMOAM Funds, which is expected to be filed on or
about January 23, 2025.
These risk rating changes are based on the standardized risk
classification methodology mandated by the Canadian Securities
Administrators and an annual review conducted by BMOAM to determine
the risk level of the BMOAM Funds.
Effective immediately, the risk ratings for the following BMOAM
Funds have changed as set out below:
Fund
|
Ticker
Symbol
|
Previous Risk
Rating
|
New Risk
Rating
|
BMO Equal Weight Banks
Index ETF
|
ZEB
|
Medium
|
Medium to
High
|
BMO Equal Weight REITs
Index ETF
|
ZRE
|
Medium
|
Medium to
High
|
BMO Long Federal Bond
Index ETF
|
ZFL
|
Low to
Medium
|
Medium
|
BMO Long-Term US
Treasury Bond Index ETF
|
ZTL
|
Medium to
High
|
Medium
|
BMO Long-Term US
Treasury Bond Index ETF
|
ZTL.F
|
Medium
|
Low to
Medium
|
BMO Low Volatility
International Equity Hedged to CAD ETF
|
ZLD
|
Medium
|
Low to
Medium
|
BMO S&P US Mid Cap
Index ETF
|
ZMID
|
Medium
|
Medium to
High
|
BMO Global High
Dividend Covered Call ETF
|
ZWG
|
Medium
|
Low to
Medium
|
Commissions, management fees and expenses may be associated with
investments in funds. Please read the ETF Facts or simplified
prospectus of the BMOAM Funds before investing. Mutual funds are
not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past
performance may not be repeated.
For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMOAM Funds,
please see the specific risks set out in the simplified prospectus.
All investments involve risk. The value of a mutual fund can go
down as well as up and you could lose money. The risk of a mutual
fund is rated based on the volatility of the mutual fund's returns
using the standardized risk classification methodology mandated by
the Canadian Securities Administrators. Historical volatility
doesn't tell you how volatile a mutual fund will be in the future.
A mutual fund with a risk rating of "low" can still lose money.
BMOAM Funds are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is
an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate
legal entity from Bank of Montreal.
"BMO (M-bar roundel symbol)" is a registered trademark of Bank
of Montreal, used under licence.
Further information about BMOAM Funds can be found
at www.bmogam.com.
About S&P MidCap400 ® Index
The Index is a product
of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates ("SPDJI"), and
has been licensed for use by the Manager. S&P®, S&P 500®,
US 500, The 500, iBoxx®, iTraxx® and CDX® are trademarks of S&P
Global, Inc. or its affiliates ("S&P") and Dow Jones® is a
registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC ("Dow
Jones"), and these trademarks have been licensed for use by SPDJI
and sublicensed for certain purposes by the Manager. The BMO
S&P US Mid Cap Index ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold
or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, their respective
affiliates, and none of such parties make any representation
regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do
they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions
of the Index.
About BMO Financial Group
BMO Financial Group is the eighth largest bank in North America by
assets, with total assets of $1.41 trillion as of October 31, 2024.
Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a diverse team
of highly engaged employees providing a broad range of personal and
commercial banking, wealth management, global markets and
investment banking products and services to 13 million customers
across Canada, the United States,
and in select markets globally. Driven by a single purpose, to
Boldly Grow the Good in business and life, BMO is committed
to driving positive change in the world, and making progress for a
thriving economy, sustainable future, and inclusive
society.
SOURCE BMO Financial Group