CI First Asset ETFs Announce August 2019 Distributions

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TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2019 /CNW/ - CI First Asset Exchange Traded Funds announce the following distributions for the month ending August 30, 2019.   In all cases, the distribution will be paid on or before August 30, 2019, to unitholders of record on August 26, 2019.  The ex-dividend date in each case is August 23, 2019. 

	Trading Symbol	Distribution Amount (per unit)
CI First Asset Canadian Convertible Bond ETF	CXF	$0.0400
CI First Asset Active Utility & Infrastructure ETF	FAI	$0.0372
CI First Asset Active Credit ETF	FAO	$0.0450
	FAO.U	$0.0450 (USD$)
CI First Asset Active Canadian Dividend ETF	FDV	$0.0312
CI First Asset Short Term Government Bond Index Class ETF	FGB	$0.0329
CI First Asset Investment Grade Bond ETF	FIG	$0.0320
	FIG.U	$0.0248 (USD$)
CI First Asset Long Duration Fixed Income ETF	FLB	$0.0429
CI First Asset Preferred Share ETF	FPR	$0.0768
CI First Asset Enhanced Short Duration Bond ETF	FSB	$0.0200
	FSB.U	$0.0200 (USD$)
CI First Asset Canadian REIT ETF	RIT	$0.0675
CI First Asset Global Asset Allocation ETF	CGAA	$0.0137^1

1 The distribution for CI First Asset Global Asset Allocation ETF is prorated in respect of the period from August 12, 2019 to August 31, 2019.

Supporting Investors' Needs
Stay in the market, minimize costs, and take advantage of a smart, simple and efficient feature designed to support investors' needs.  The CI First Asset Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) will automatically reinvest cash distributions into the CI First Asset ETF making the distribution.  Contact your advisor for more information.  All of the distributions indicated in the table above will be paid in cash unless the unitholder has enrolled in the applicable DRIP of the respective ETF. A copy of the Distribution Reinvestment Plan is available at www.firstasset.com.

CI First Asset ETFs
CI First Asset ETFs, a division of CI Investments Inc., a leading provider of ETFs in Canada, offers a comprehensive suite of ETF solutions. Rooted in strong fundamentals, the diverse and specialized lineup of CI First Asset ETFs 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. Please read the prospectus of a CI First Asset ETF before investing. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from your investment advisor, CI First Asset ETFs or at www.sedar.com.  Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds (ETFs). ETFs are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. You will usually pay brokerage fees to your dealer if you purchase or sell units of an ETF on the TSX. If the units are purchased or sold on the TSX, investors may pay more than the current net asset value when buying units of the ETF and may receive less than the current net asset value when selling them. The CI First Asset ETFs are managed by CI Investments Inc., a subsidiary of CI Financial Corp., which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CIX". ^TM First Asset and its logo are trademarks of a subsidiary of CI Financial Corp. ®CI Financial is a registered trademark of CI Investment Inc., used under license.

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