Investors Group adds two new Equity Funds

WINNIPEG, July 12 /CNW/ - Two new Investors Group equity mandates have been launched. IG FI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund and Class* and IG FI International Equity Fund and Class*, sub-advised by Fidelity Investments Canada ULC, through its affiliate Pyramis Global Advisors, LLC are now available to Canadian investors after receiving the necessary regulatory approvals.

The two new IG FI equity mandates will focus on providing opportunities for long-term capital appreciation. IG FI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund and Class will invest primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies while IG FI International Equity Fund and Class will invest primarily in equity securities of companies located outside Canada and the U.S.

* This mutual fund is a separate class of shares issued by Investors Group Corporate Class Inc.

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. The Funds are distributed across Canada by Investors Group Financial Services Inc., (in Quebec, a financial services firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Quebec, a firm in financial planning.)

Investors Group, founded in 1926, is a national leader in delivering personalized financial solutions to Canadians through a network of over 4,600 Consultants located throughout Canada. In addition to an exclusive family of mutual funds and other investment vehicles, Investors Group offers a wide range of insurance, securities, mortgage and other financial services. Investors Group is a member of the IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) group of companies. IGM Financial is one of Canada's premier financial services companies with over $115 billion in total assets under management.

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