(May 2 – 11:50 ET) – AGF Funds Inc. have launched six new global funds that cover growing industries, sectors and economies around the world.
“These specialized funds complement AGF’s acknowledged strength in international fund management,” said Blake Goldring, president and chief operating officer, AGF Management Ltd. “Investing in these funds will allow investors more focused exposure to new companies, new sectors and new regions of the world.” The new funds include:
– AGF MultiManager Class: The best ideas from around the world from five of the world’s best portfolio managers, including Driehaus Capital Management, Brandes Investment Partners, AGF Funds Inc.’s Steve Rogers, Martin Hubbes and Cameron Scrivens.
– AGF Aggressive Japan Class: The first of its kind in Canada, this fund will be advised by Sumisei Global Investment Trust Management Co. with a mandate for long-term growth by investing in small- to mid-cap Japanese equities. The fund offers unique diversification in Japan’s economy through investments in companies specializing in information technology, service industries and the retail sector.
– AGF Global Technology Class: Managed by Steve Rogers and Cameron Scrivens, this fund will seek long-term growth by investing in global technology companies.
– AGF Global Health Sciences Class: Managed by Martin Hubbes and Cameron Scrivens, the fund will seek opportunities in global health care companies.
> AGF Global Financial Services Class: Rory Flynn, AGF International Advisors Inc., will seek long-term growth in companies operating in the global financial services industry.
> AGF Global Resources Class: Managed by Bob Farquharson, this fund will focus on the global resource sector by offering investors access to individual commodities and companies not readily available in Canada.
The six new funds expand the AGF All World Tax Advantage Group to a total of 18 funds that invest in regions, industries and sectors around the world.
-IE Staff