TORONTO, Aug. 26 /CNW/ - Claymore Investments, Inc. is pleased to
announce the launch of the Claymore Global Real Estate ETF (TSX: CGR).
The Claymore Global Real Estate ETF has been designed to replicate, to
the extent possible, the performance of the Cohen & Steers Global Realty
Majors Index, net of expenses. The Cohen & Steers Global Realty Majors Index
seeks to identify the largest and most liquid securities within the global
real estate universe.
"This is the first globally focused Real Estate ETF in Canada, which will
give Canadian investors a low cost way to add exposure to real estate sector
to their portfolios for diversification. We're very excited to have partnered
with Cohen & Steers Capital Management Inc., the index provider and a premier
name in real estate investing globally, for the Claymore Global Real Estate
ETF" said Som Seif, President and CEO of Claymore Investments, Inc.CGR joins the current family of Claymore ETFs available on the TSX:
RAFI Fundamental Indexes
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CRQ Claymore Canadian Fundamental Index ETF
CLU Claymore US Fundamental Index ETF (C$ hedged)
CIE Claymore International Fundamental Index ETF
CJP Claymore Japan Fundamental Index ETF (C$ Hedged)
Sector / Strategy
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CWW Claymore S&P Global Water ETF
CMW Claymore S&P/TSX Global Mining ETF
COW Claymore Global Agriculture ETF
CLO Claymore Oil Sands Sector ETF
CBQ Claymore BRIC ETF
CEW Claymore Equal Weight Banc & Lifeco ETF
CGR Claymore Global Real Estate ETF
Monthly Income and Growth
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CDZ Claymore CDN Dividend & Income Achievers ETF
CYH Claymore Global Monthly Yield Hog ETF
CMR Claymore Premium Money Market ETF
FIE Claymore Canadian Financial Monthly Income ETF
Income/Fixed Income
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CLF Claymore 1-5 Yr Laddered Government Bond ETF
CPD Claymore S&P/TSX CDN Preferred Share ETF
CMR Claymore Premium Money Market ETF
Claymore CorePortfolios(TM) Series - ETF Wrap Program
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CBD Claymore Global Balanced Income ETF
CBN Claymore Global Balanced Growth ETF
Commodity
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GAS Claymore Natural Gas Commodity ETFLike most of Claymore Investments' other current ETFs, the Claymore
Global Real Estate ETF will be offering two classes of units to the public,
the Common Unit (CGR) and Advisor Class Unit (CGR.A).
About Claymore Investments
Claymore Investments, Inc. is responsible for the administration and
management of the ETFs. Claymore is a wholly owned subsidiary of Claymore
Group, Inc., a financial services and asset management company based in the
Chicago, Illinois area. As of June 30, 2008, Claymore entities have provided
supervision, management, servicing or distribution on approximately
$18.4 billion in assets in assets through exchange-traded funds, closed-end
funds, unit investment trusts, and separately managed accounts.
For more information investors should consult with their investment
advisor or visit our website at www.claymoreinvestments.ca.
There is no assurance the Fund will achieve its investment objective.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Index returns do not
represent Fund returns. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and
expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please read the
prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed. Their values
change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.
For further information: For media inquiries, please contact: Sara
Beazely, (416) 813-2007, jsbeazely@claymoreinvestments.ca; or Som Seif,
President, Claymore Investments, Inc., (866) 417-4640,
info@claymoreinvestments.ca, www.claymoreinvestments.ca
