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TORONTO, Dec. 8, 2017 /CNW/ - First Asset Investment Management
Inc. ("First Asset") announces the estimated annual special year-end distributions (the "Special Distributions")
for the 2017 tax year for the First Asset ETFs listed below. Please note that these are estimated amounts as of
November 30, 2017 and include certain forward-looking information which may cause the estimated
Special Distributions to change before the First Asset ETFs' tax year-end on December 15,
2017. These estimated amounts are for the Special Distributions only and do not include the ongoing, regular monthly or
quarterly cash distribution amounts which are expected to be announced in a separate press release on or before December 15, 2017.
Each of the First Asset ETFs is required to distribute any net income and capital gains that it has earned in the year.
The Special Distributions will generally consist of capital gains and/or any excess net income at year end. The Special
Distributions will not be paid in cash, but will be reinvested and the resulting units immediately consolidated so that the
number of units held by each investor will not change. Investors holding their units outside registered plans will have
taxable amounts to report and an increase in the adjusted cost base of their investment. In all cases, the Special
Distributions will be paid on or about December 29, 2017 to unitholders of record on December 28, 2017. The ex-dividend date in each case is December 27,
2017.
First Asset expects to announce the final, confirmed Special Distribution amounts (subject to any further revisions to per
unit amounts resulting from subscription and redemption activity prior to the record date) on or about December 29, 2017. The actual taxable amounts of all distributions for 2017, including the tax
characteristics of the distributions, will be reported to brokers (through CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. or
"CDS") and will be posted on the First Asset website in early 2017.
First Asset provides estimated distributions for information purposes only. These estimates are not intended to be, nor
should they be construed to be, legal or tax advice to any particular person.
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Fund Name
|
TSX Trading
Symbol
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Estimated
Special Distributions
per Fund Unit as at
November 30, 2017
|
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First Asset Morningstar Canada Value Index ETF
|
FXM
|
$0.0600
|
|
First Asset Morningstar US Value Index ETF
|
XXM
|
$0.9100
|
|
XXM.B
|
$0.3000
|
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First Asset Morningstar US Dividend Target 50 Index ETF
|
UXM
|
$1.0400
|
|
UXM.B
|
$0.5800
|
|
First Asset Morningstar International Value Index ETF
|
VXM
|
$0.5000
|
|
VXM.B
|
$0.9700
|
|
First Asset Morningstar Canada Momentum Index ETF
|
WXM
|
$0.0200
|
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First Asset Morningstar International Momentum Index ETF
|
ZXM
|
$0.0000
|
|
ZXM.B
|
$0.1100
|
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First Asset Morningstar US Momentum Index ETF
|
YXM
|
$0.0300
|
|
YXM.B
|
$0.0400
|
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First Asset Morningstar National Bank Québec Index ETF
|
QXM
|
$0.3700
|
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First Asset Core U.S. Equity ETF
|
CES
|
$1.1600
|
|
CES.B
|
$0.2800
|
|
CES.U
|
$0.4700
|
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First Asset MSCI Canada Low Risk Weighted ETF
|
RWC
|
$0.0100
|
|
First Asset MSCI USA Low Risk Weighted ETF
|
RWU
|
$0.0200
|
|
RWU.B
|
$0.2300
|
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First Asset MSCI Europe Low Risk Weighted ETF
|
RWE
|
$0.5500
|
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RWE.B
|
$0.1000
|
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First Asset MSCI World Low Risk Weighted ETF
|
RWW
|
$0.9100
|
|
RWW.B
|
$0.2700
|
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First Asset Tech Giants Covered Call ETF
|
TXF
|
$1.5600
|
|
TXF.B
|
$0.2600
|
|
First Asset Cambridge Core U.S. Equity ETF
|
FCY
|
$0.4400
|
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FCY.B
|
$1.0400
|
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First Asset Preferred Share ETF
|
FPR
|
$0.3900
|
|
First Asset Canadian Buyback Index ETF
|
FBE
|
$0.2300
|
|
First Asset U.S. Buyback Index ETF
|
FBU
|
$0.1300
|
|
First Asset U.S. Equity Multi-Factor Index ETF
|
FUM
|
$1.9200
|
|
First Asset Canadian Dividend Low Volatility Index ETF
|
FDL
|
$0.2600
|
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First Asset U.S. Tactical Sector Allocation Index ETF
|
FUT
|
$0.2900
|
|
First Asset U.S. & Canada Lifeco Income ETF
|
FLI
|
$0.6100
|
|
First Asset U.S. Trendleaders Index ETF
|
SID
|
$0.0400
|
|
First Asset Cambridge Global Dividend ETF
|
FCW
|
$0.1500
|
|
FCW.B
|
$0.1400
|
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ETFS listed below are not currently anticipating any special
distributions:
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First Asset Canadian Convertible Bond ETF
|
CXF
|
$0.00
|
|
First Asset Can-Energy Covered Call ETF
|
OXF
|
$0.00
|
|
First Asset Can-Materials Covered Call ETF
|
MXF
|
$0.00
|
|
First Asset Energy Giants Covered Call ETF
|
NXF
|
$0.00
|
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NXF.B
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Morningstar Canada Dividend Target 30 Index ETF
|
DXM
|
$0.00
|
|
First Asset MSCI International Low Risk Weighted ETF
|
RWX
|
$0.00
|
|
RWX.B
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset 1-5 Year Laddered Government Strip Bond Index ETF
|
BXF
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Canadian REIT ETF
|
RIT
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Long Duration Fixed Income ETF
|
FLB
|
$0.00
|
|
First Asset Active Canadian Dividend ETF
|
FDV
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Active Utility & Infrastructure ETF
|
FAI
|
$0.00
|
|
First Asset Active Credit ETF
|
FAO
|
$0.00
|
|
FAO.U
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Core Canadian Equity ETF
|
CED
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset European Bank ETF
|
FHB
|
$0.00
|
|
First Asset Investment Grade Bond ETF
|
FIG
|
$0.00
|
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FIG.U
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Global Financial Sector ETF
|
FSF
|
$0.00
|
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First Asset Enhanced Short Duration Bond ETF
|
FSB
|
$0.00
|
|
FSB.U
|
$0.00
|
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CORPORATE CLASS ETFs
|
Note 1
|
|
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First Asset CanBanc Income Class ETF
|
CIC
|
$0.00
|
|
First Asset Core Canadian Equity Income ETF
|
CSY
|
$0.00
|
|
First Asset Short Term Government Bond Index Class ETF
|
FGB
|
$0.00
|
|
First Asset MSCI Canada Quality Index Class ETF
|
FQC
|
$0.00
|
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Note 1 – The Corporate Class ETFs have a tax year end of December
31, but none of the Corporate Class ETFs currently anticipate a special distribution for 2017.
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Forward-looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the estimated Special Distributions for the
First Asset ETFs. By their nature, these forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could
cause the actual distributions to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Material
factors that could cause the actual Special Distributions to differ from the estimated Special Distributions between now and the
First Asset ETFs' tax year-ends include, without limitation: the actual amounts of distributions received by the First Asset
ETFs; the actual amount of capital gains generated from sales of securities; and subscription and redemption activity in the
First Asset ETFs.
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First Asset, a CI Financial Company, is a Canadian investment firm delivering a comprehensive suite of smart ETF
solutions. Rooted in strong fundamentals, First Asset's smart solutions strive to deliver better risk-adjusted returns than the
broad market, while helping investors achieve their personal financial goals.
This communication is intended for informational purposes only. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be
associated with investments in exchange-traded funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. The funds are not
guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. The forward-looking statements are
not historical facts but reflect the current expectations of First Asset regarding future results or events and are based on
information currently available to them. Certain material factors and assumptions were applied in providing these
forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this press release are qualified by these cautionary
statements. First Asset believes that the expectations reflected in forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable
assumptions; however, First Asset can give no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized. These
forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ
materially from current expectations. Readers, therefore, should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking
statements. Further, a forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made. First
Asset undertakes no obligation to publicly update any such statement or to reflect new information or the occurrence of future
events or circumstances except as required by securities laws. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of
this press release.
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