AGF Funds Inc. is strengthening its fund management by adding Jamie Horvat and Caterina Prato as portfolio managers to the teams managing five AGF funds. The appointments are effective immediately.

Jamie Horvat has been added to the AGF Canadian Resources Fund Limited, AGF Global Resources Class and AGF Precious Metals Fund, which are also managed by Bob Farquharson and Charles Oliver.

Caterina Prato has been added to the AGF Canadian Stock Fund and AGF Canada Class, managed by Martin Hubbes.

As well, Driehaus Capital Management LLC has added Dan Rea to the team managing the AGF Aggressive Global Stock Fund, consisting of Lynette Schroeder and Meighan Harahan.

“The addition of Jamie, Caterina and Dan as portfolio managers to these funds shows AGF’s ongoing commitment to excellence, continuity and long-term performance,” says Martin Hubbes, executive vp and chief investment officer, AGF Funds Inc. “Their 28 years of combined industry experience will add to the depth and expertise of AGF’s award-winning team of fund managers and external advisors.”

Horvat has eight years of industry experience, co-manages the AGF Canadian Small Cap Fund and is Associate Portfolio Manager of the AGF Canadian Growth Equity Fund.

With 10 years of experience, Prato works closely with Hubbes and is also an analyst for AGF’s North American Equities team.

Rea is director of research, co-portfolio manager and assistant portfolio manager for Driehaus Capital Management LLC.