Investors Group's Maestro Portfolios™ mark their first anniversary with over $2 billion in assets

WINNIPEG, July 26, 2016 /CNW/ - Investors Group's Maestro Portfolios are marking their first anniversary in July with $2.3 billion in assets, making them the most successful product launch in Investors Group's 90-year history.  

"The strong response to these mandates speaks to the success of the dynamic management approach used by the funds," said Todd Asman, Executive Vice President of Products and Financial Planning. "This innovative approach combined with professionally crafted diversification enhances the client experience by managing market volatility without compromising long-term growth potential."  

Maestro Portfolios consist of three distinct mandates:

• Maestro Income Balanced Portfolio/Portfolio Class¹
• Maestro Balanced Portfolio/Portfolio Class¹
• Maestro Growth Focused Portfolio/Portfolio Class¹

The Maestro Portfolio fund family appeals to investors seeking a dynamic approach to asset allocation without giving up long-term growth potential or income.

To see a short infographic video and description of the portfolios and their dynamic approach to investing, see Maestro Portfolios. The Maestro Portfolios are sold by prospectus. Please contact an Investors Group Consultant for a copy of the Fund Facts documents.

This is not a solicitation to purchase securities of these funds.  Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual funds investments.  Please read the prospectus of the mutual funds before investing.  Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.  These funds are distributed across Canada by Investors Group Financial Services Inc., (in Quebec, a financial services firm) and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Quebec, a firm in financial planning).

Investors Group, founded in 1926, is a national leader in delivering personalized financial solutions to Canadians through a network of over 5,300 Consultants located throughout Canada.  In addition to an exclusive family of mutual funds and other investment vehicles, Investors Group offers a wide range of insurance, securities, mortgage and other financial services.  Investors Group is a member of the IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) group of companies.  IGM Financial is one of Canada's premier financial services companies with approximately $135 billion in total assets under management as of June 30, 2016.

¹The Maestro Portfolio Classes are mutual funds that are classes of securities issued by Investors Group Corporate Class Inc.^TM

^TMTrademarks, including Investors Group, are owned by IGM Financial Inc. and licensed to its subsidiary corporations.

SOURCE Investors Group Inc.

Ron Arnst, Investors Group, [phone], [email protected]