BMO Global Asset Management Introduces ETFs in Europe - Seite 2

"Our bond ETFs provide investors with the ability to diversify their exposure through global corporate bonds and high yield bonds," said Kevin Gopaul, Head of ETFs, BMO Global Asset Management "These are the first ETFs to offer a range of specific global corporate bond maturity bands, allowing investors to position their portfolios more precisely on the yield curve."

In addition to the bond ETFs, BMO Global Asset Management is introducing five equity ETFs in a new 'Income Leaders' range. Together with index provider MSCI, BMO Global Asset Management developed new equity indices, which apply filters to select the companies with the highest quality scores and higher than average dividend yields. By identifying quality, the strategy aims to select the leading companies with long-term sustainable business models and clear competitive advantages. Screening for higher than average dividend yields means having the potential to provide investors with a sustainable income stream.

"We align ourselves with investor needs in our equity products by focussing on yield, quality and volatility," noted Mr. Gopaul. "Low yields and uncertainty around interest rates are causing investors to review their portfolios. In this challenging environment, investors can look to ETFs to deliver yield and help in the implementation of more precise portfolio construction."

¹ 1-3 years, 3-7 years and 7-10 years

Currency Hedging

The nine ETFs are listed in sterling and those that invest in non-sterling investments are offered as sterling-hedged funds to mitigate this currency risk.

Currency fluctuations often have a meaningful impact on portfolio returns. Hedging currency risk can significantly reduce the return volatility of investments, giving investors better risk control; by removing currency volatility, returns can be attributed solely to investment performance.

An Experienced Team

The ETFs are managed by BMO Global Asset Management's London-based team who are experienced in index and factor-based investing. The portfolio management team will leverage BMO Global Asset Management's award winning ETF capabilities in Canada and Hong Kong.

Registration

The ETFs are UCITS funds, registered in Dublin under the Irish Collective Asset management Vehicle ("ICAV") structure. The official market makers are BNP Paribas and Jane Street.

Notes to Editors:

BMO Global Asset Management has launched the following ETFs available for distribution in Ireland and the U.K.:

ETF Name	OCF*		Bloomberg ETF Ticker
Equity
BMO MSCI USA Income Leaders UCITS ETF	0.35	%	ZILS LN
BMO MSCI Europe ex-UK Income Leaders UCITS ETF	0.35	%	ZILE LN
BMO MSCI UK Income Leaders UCITS ETF	0.35	%	ZILK LN
BMO MSCI USA Income Leaders (GBP Hedged) UCITS ETF	0.40	%	ZISG LN
BMO MSCI Europe ex-UK Income Leaders (GBP Hedged) UCITS ETF	0.40	%	ZIEG LN
Fixed Income
BMO Barclays 1-3 Year Global Corporate Bond (GBP Hedged) UCITS ETF	0.30	%	ZC1G LN
BMO Barclays 3-7 Year Global Corporate Bond (GBP Hedged) UCITS ETF	0.30	%	ZC3G LN
BMO Barclays 7-10 Year Global Corporate Bond (GBP Hedged) UCITS ETF	0.30	%	ZC7G LN
BMO Barclays Global High Yield Bond (GBP Hedged) UCITS ETF	0.35	%	ZHYG LN

*OCF (ongoing charges figures)