CIBC and CI Investments Inc. today announced the launch of CIBC CI M.A.X. Deposit Notes, Series 4, which provide for enhanced exposure to Signature Income & Growth Fund.

A dynamic allocation strategy provides the potential for 200% exposure to Signature Income & Growth Fund. However, this series of the notes will be launched with an initial 135% exposure to the fund, providing the potential for increased yields during the term of the deposit notes. In addition, investors’ principal will be fully protected if the deposit notes are held until maturity.

Signature Income & Growth Fund is managed by Eric Bushell, chief investment officer of Signature Advisors of CI Investments. The fund invests in a well-diversified mix of income-generating securities, including equities, income trusts and high-yield bonds, and is positioned to maximize the short-term benefits of each asset class. The fund pays monthly distributions for a targeted annual yield of approximately 7%.

Over the term of the deposit notes, exposure will be dynamically allocated between notional units of the fund and notional bonds in accordance with a pre-defined set of portfolio allocation rules. This dynamic allocation strategy is designed to enhance returns when the fund’s performance is positive and reduce volatility when performance is negative.

Investors will be paid monthly coupons equivalent to 75% of ordinary distributions payable on the fund units, with all other distributions being reinvested in the structure. Any growth in the net asset value of the deposit notes over the eight-year term will be paid to investors by way of a final variable interest payment on the maturity date.

While there is no cap on the amount of interest that may be payable on the deposit notes, it is possible that a monthly coupon may not be paid in any month and a final variable payment may not be paid at maturity. The full $100 principal amount per deposit note will be repaid by CIBC on the maturity date regardless of the performance of the fund.

The notes are 100% eligible for registered plans and are available through most financial advisors until October 13, 2006. The issue price is $100 per deposit note, with a minimum investment of $5,000.