TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

(“CI GAM”) announces that its investment funds have been recognized with 19 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards for 2023. The awards identify mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that have provided consistently strong risk-adjusted performance, relative to peers.

With 19 awards, CI GAM received more individual fund awards this year than any other fund company.

“We are honoured to once again receive multiple LSEG Lipper Fund Awards, which highlight excellence in investment management,” said Marc-André Lewis, Executive Vice-President and Chief Investment Officer of CI GAM.

“Earning 19 mutual fund and ETF awards across a diverse range of asset classes and mandates emphasizes the deep expertise of our portfolio managers and analysts and their commitment to delivering consistent performance and value to our investors.

“These results also stem from the significant changes CI GAM has made to its investment management function over the last three years,” Mr. Lewis said. “We have built an integrated global investment platform characterized by a collaborative, team-based approach supported by institutional-grade capabilities in research, trading, and risk management. As we continue to enhance our platform, we are pleased by the success we achieved to date.”

CI GAM’s winners of LSEG Lipper Fund Awards for Canada for 2023 are listed below, along with their Canadian Investment Funds Standards Committee (CIFSC) classifications and the performance time periods for which they received awards.

About the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards

For more than 30 years and in over 17 countries worldwide, the highly respected Lipper Awards have honoured funds and fund management firms that have excelled in providing consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers and focused the investment world on top funds. The merit of the winners is based on entirely objective, quantitative criteria. This, coupled with the unmatched depth of fund data, results in a unique level of prestige and ensures the award has lasting value. Renowned fund data and proprietary is the foundation of this prestigious award qualification, recognizing excellence in fund management. Find out more at .

About CI Global Asset Management

CI Global Asset Management (“CI GAM”) is one of Canada’s largest investment management companies. It offers a wide range of investment products and services and is on the Web at . CI GAM is a subsidiary of (TSX: CIX), an integrated global asset and wealth management company with approximately $421.0 billion in assets as at September 30, 2023.

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This communication is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase mutual funds managed by CI Global Asset Management and is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice, and should not be relied upon in that regard. Every effort has been made to ensure that the material contained in this document is accurate at the time of publication. Individuals should seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding any particular investment. Investors should consult their professional advisors prior to implementing any changes to their investment strategies. These investments may not be suitable to the circumstances of an investor.

The CI Exchange-Traded Funds are managed by CI Global Asset Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of CI Financial Corp. (TSX: CIX). CI Global Asset Management is a registered business name of CI Investments Inc.

About the Lipper Methodology

The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards, granted annually, highlight funds and fund companies that have excelled in delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers. The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards are based on the Lipper Leader for Consistent Return rating, which is a risk-adjusted performance measure calculated over 36, 60 and 120 months. The fund with the highest Lipper Leader for Consistent Return (Effective Return) value in each eligible classification wins the LSEG Lipper Fund Award. For more information, see . Although LSEG makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained herein, the accuracy is not guaranteed by LSEG Lipper.

CI Canadian Dividend Fund (Series F) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the Canadian dividend and income equity category for 10 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 48 funds. Performance for the Fund for the period ended October 31, 2023 for Series F: 1.4% (1 year), 12.9% (3 years), 7.3% (5 years) and 9.1% (10 years).

CI Canadian REIT Fund (Series F) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards in the real estate equity category for 3 years and 5 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 16 funds (3 years) and 14 funds (5 years). Performance for the Fund for the period ended October 31, 2023 for Series F: -6.8% (1 year), 1.8% (3 years), 1.4% (5 years) and 6.3% (10 years).

CI Floating Rate Income Fund (Series P) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards in the floating rate loan category for 3 years and 5 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 12 funds (3 years) and 11 funds (5 years). Performance for the Fund for the period ended October 31, 2023 for Series P: 9.0% (1 year), 6.6% (3 years), 5.0% (5 years) and 4.8% (since inception; 2017-06-01).

CI Global Core Plus Bond Fund (Series P) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the Canadian fixed income category for 5 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 82 funds. Performance for the Fund for the period ended October 31, 2023 for Series P: 0.6% (1 year), -3.2% (3 years), 1.3% (5 years) and 0.7% (since inception; 2017-05-01).

CI Global Income & Growth Fund (Series P) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the global neutral balanced category for 5 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 161 funds. Performance for the Fund for the period ended October 31, 2023 for Series P: 7.1% (1 year), 5.6% (3 years), 7.0% (5 years) and 6.3% (since inception; 2017-05-01).

CI Global Infrastructure Fund (Series P) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the global infrastructure equity category for 5 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 13 funds. Performance for the Fund for the period ended October 31, 2023 was -0.2% (1 year), 6.9% (3 years), 8.0% (5 years) and 6.1% (since inception; 2015-03-25).

CI Global Infrastructure Private Pool (Series F) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the global infrastructure equity category for 3 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 15 funds. Performance for the Fund for the period ended October 31, 2023 was 1.9% (1 year), 7.8% (3 years), and 7.1% (since inception; 2020-05-21).

CI Global Investment Grade Class (Series P) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the global fixed-income category for 5 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 33 funds. Performance for the Fund for the period ended October 31, 2023 was 1.7% (1 year), -3.0% (3 years), 2.2% (5 years) and 2.1% (since inception; 2016-07-04).

CI High Yield Bond Fund (Series F) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the high yield fixed-income category for 10 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 29 funds. Performance for the Fund for the period ended October 31, 2023 was 7.1% (1 year), 2.5% (3 years), 2.7% (5 years) and 4.4% (10 years).

CI Preferred Share Fund (Series P) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the preferred share fixed-income category for 5 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 10 funds. Performance for the Fund for the period ended October 31, 2023 was -5.5% (1 year), 4.0% (3 years), 1.6% (5 years) and 2.2% (since inception; 2017-05-01).

CI Canadian Convertible Bond ETF (TSX: CXF) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards in the Canadian corporate fixed-income ETF category for 3 and 5 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 15 ETFs (3 years) and 11 ETFs (5 years). Performance for the ETF for the period ended October 31, 2023: 3.9% (1 year), 4.4% (3 years), 4.9% (5 years) and 4.9% (10 years).

CI Morningstar Canada Value Index ETF (TSX: FXM) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the Canadian equity ETF category for 5 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 30 ETFs. Performance for the ETF for the period ended October 31, 2023: 4.3% (1 year), 14.7% (3 years), 10.2% (5 years) and 5.9% (10 years).

CI Morningstar International Value Index ETF (CAD Hedged) (TSX: VXM) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the international equity ETF category for 3 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 38 ETFs. Performance for the ETF for the period ended October 31, 2023: 24.7% (1 year), 18.7% (3 years), 5.8% (5 years) and 6.3% (since inception; 2014-11-13).

CI Morningstar US Value Index ETF (Unhedged) (TSX: XXM.B) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the US small/mid cap equity ETF category for 3 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 11 ETFs. Performance for the ETF for the period ended October 31, 2023: 0.2% (1 year), 19.7% (3 years), 2.5% (5 years) and 6.6% (10 years).

CI ONE North American Core Plus Bond ETF (TSX: ONEB) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the Canadian fixed income ETF category for 3 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 28 ETFs. Performance for the ETF for the period ended October 31, 2023: 2.7% (1 year), -1.2% (3 years), 1.2% (5 years) and 1.2% (since inception; 2018-10-09).

CI WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Index ETF (CAD Hedged) (TSX: EHE) was awarded the 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the European equity ETF category for 3 years ending July 31, 2023, out of a classification total of 11 ETFs. Performance for the ETF for the period ended October 31, 2023: 14.5% (1 year), 11.3% (3 years), 6.1% (5 years) and 6.9% (since inception; 2016-07-12).

Morningstar® is a registered trademark of Morningstar, Inc. (“Morningstar”). The securities of each CI Morningstar ETF (the “ETFs”) are not in any way sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Morningstar or any of its affiliates (collectively, ‘‘Morningstar’’), and Morningstar makes no representation or warranty, express or implied regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the ETFs particularly or the ability of the Index to track general market performance.

CI Global Asset Management is licensed by WisdomTree Investments, Inc. to use certain WisdomTree indexes (the “WisdomTree Indexes”) and WisdomTree marks.

“WisdomTree®” and “Variably Hedged®” are registered trademarks of WisdomTree, Inc. and WisdomTree, Inc. has patent applications pending on the methodology and operation of its indexes. The ETFs referring to such indexes (the “WT Licensee Products”) are not sponsored, endorsed, sold, or promoted by WisdomTree, Inc., or its affiliates ("WisdomTree"). WisdomTree makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, and shall have no liability regarding the advisability, legality (including the accuracy or adequacy of descriptions and disclosures relating to the WT Licensee Products) or suitability of investing in or purchasing securities or other financial instruments or products generally, or of the WT Licensee Products in particular (including, without limitation, the failure of the WT Licensee Products to achieve their investment objectives) or regarding use of such indexes or any data included therein.

One Capital Management, LLC is a sub-advisor to certain funds offered and managed by CI Global Asset Management.

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