AGF Investments Launches ETF Series for Legacy Funds: AGF American Growth Fund and AGF Global Select Fund
Executive Summary
- AGF Investments announced the launch of ETF series units for its AGF American Growth Fund (ticker AMGR) and AGF Global Select Fund (ticker AGSL), now trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
- The new ETF series provides investors with an exchange‑traded vehicle to access these long‑standing mutual funds, responding to growing demand for flexible product formats.
- Initial offering of the ETF units has closed; trading commenced today.
Key Details
- Funds Covered:
- AGF American Growth Fund – previously offered as a mutual fund series (MF, F, FV, I, O, Q, T, W). New ETF ticker: AMGR (TSX), medium risk rating.
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AGF Global Select Fund – previously offered as a mutual fund series (MF, F, I, M, O, Q, W). New ETF ticker: AGSL (TSX), medium risk rating.
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Launch Mechanics:
- Initial offering of the ETF series units is now closed.
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ETF series units began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange effective today (Jan 8, 2026).
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Strategic Rationale (CEO Quote):
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“This launch expands our ETF lineup and responds directly to growing investor demand for more choice in how they access our capabilities.” – Meaghan Kelly, Chief Marketing & Product Officer.
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Product Positioning:
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Both ETFs provide exposure to the underlying actively managed mutual funds, preserving their high‑conviction growth strategies while offering the liquidity and trading flexibility of an ETF.
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Company Context:
- AGF Management Limited, founded in 1957, manages over $58 billion in assets for more than 815,000 investors.
Notable Quotes
“Nearly 70 years after the launch of our flagship AGF American Growth Fund, we continue to evolve our product lineup to meet the changing needs of investors.” – Meaghan Kelly, Chief Marketing & Product Officer, AGF Investments.