Toronto-based RBC Global Asset Management Inc. has introduced a new mutual fund to its family of low-volatility funds: RBC QUBE Low Volatility Global Equity Fund. This fund seeks to provide investors with 30% less volatility than a standard equities-based portfolio, as well as downside protection and strong, risk-adjusted return potential. The new fund is suitable […]
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Montreal-based Desjardins Investments Inc., portfolio manager for Desjardins Funds, has announced a change in management for Desjardins Québec Balanced Fund’s portfolio. Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. (DGAM) has taken on the position of sole portfolio manager of the fund. Previously, the fund was co-managed by Montreal-based Fiera Capital Corp. In addition, DGAM has approved changes […]
Toronto-based Excel Funds Management Inc. has changed the distribution policy for both the A-class units and the F-class units of Excel Blue Chip Fund. As well, Excel has made some minor amendments to its fund lineup. Excel Blue Chip Fund now will distribute income monthly at a fixed rate of 4% of the series’ net […]