New Mackenzie Investments Fund Expands Access to International Equity Opportunities

Executive Summary

• Mackenzie Investments launched the Mackenzie GQE International Equity Fund, a mutual‑fund vehicle that provides diversified exposure to international sectors and industries underrepresented in North America.
• The new fund complements the existing Mackenzie GQE International Equity ETF (TSX: MIQE), giving investors a choice of structure while accessing the same quantitative investment approach.
• Managed by the Mackenzie Global Quantitative Equity Team, the fund employs advanced data‑science techniques combined with human insight to generate alpha and manage risk.

Key Details

• Fund Name: Mackenzie GQE International Equity Fund (mutual‑fund structure).
• Manager: Mackenzie Global Quantitative Equity Team (GQE Team).
• Investment Objective: Provide investors diversified portfolio exposure to developed‑market international equities beyond the U.S.–dominated global equity landscape.
• Structure: Mutual fund, offered alongside the existing Mackenzie GQE International Equity ETF (TSX: MIQE).
• Target Investors: Retail and institutional Canadian investors seeking international equity exposure at scale.
• Quantitative Approach: Combines advanced data‑science models with human insight to generate alpha while carefully managing risk.
• Quote: “We’re excited to offer Canadians access to more international opportunities at scale… the Mackenzie GQE International Equity Fund can play an important role in helping advisors and investors tap into the growth taking place in companies outside of North America,” – Kristi Ashcroft, Executive Vice President, Products & Solutions, Mackenzie Investments.
• Assets Under Management (AUM) Context: Mackenzie Investments manages approximately $239 billion (as of Sep‑30‑2025); total group AUM is about $302 billion.

Notable Quotes

• “We’re excited to offer Canadians access to more international opportunities at scale. The Mackenzie GQE International Equity Fund can play an important role in helping advisors and investors tap into the growth taking place in companies outside of North America.” – Kristi Ashcroft, EVP, Products & Solutions, Mackenzie Investments.