The Premium Leveraged Currency and Foreign Exchange Funds are managed by Canada Life’s North American Investment Management Group. These funds offer investors the opportunity to receive incremental income from active currency management while also enjoying the steady returns of the funds’ underlying t- bill or bond investments.
The Euro Focus 20 Fund is managed by Setanta Asset Management. Based in Dublin, Ireland, Setanta is well positioned to capitalize on the increasing integration of Europe. Investors in the Euro Focus 20 Fund will gain access to Setanta’s expertise in choosing the 20 best stocks in Europe.
Laketon Investment Management manages the Global Blue Chip 15 Fund. Laketon currently manages 13 other funds representing $2 billion in assets of Canada Life’s Canadian investors, and another $6 billion for pensions, endowment funds, and private clients, among others. Their experience and knowledge of global markets will drive them to find the 15 best opportunities for this new portfolio.
Both the Euro Focus 20 and the Global Blue Chip 15 Funds offer investors monthly reporting on the performance of each holding, a brief on any holdings sold or purchased that month and tidbits of interesting information on holdings or market trends as they arise.
Private Collections also offers investors the opportunity to invest in the Protected Growth Investment. The Protected Growth Investment is available in terms of 5 – 10 years, offers a variable annual interest rate and the opportunity for a maturity bonus at the end of a term. This ensures investors receive a steady return for the duration of the term, and they have the opportunity to participate in market gains via the maturity bonus.
“With the launch of Private Collections, we stride forward in developing our business in the individual marketplace, we close a gap in our product offering and effectively respond to market demands,” says Phil Marsillo, vice president of Individual Distribution Operations at Canada Life. “Private Collections is unique in the Canadian marketplace, exclusive to Canada Life and a valuable addition to investment portfolios.”