National Bank Investments announces the filing of a preliminary prospectus of the National Bank U.S.$ Global Tactical Bond Fund

MONTREAL, Feb. 17, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - National Bank Investments ("NBI") announces the filing of a preliminary prospectus to launch the National Bank U.S. $ Global Tactical Bond Fund (the "Fund"). The Fund's investment objective is to generate U.S. dollar income and capital growth in while focusing on capital preservation. To do this the Fund will invest directly, or indirectly through investments in securities of other mutual funds or through the use of derivatives, in a diversified portfolio mainly composed of foreign bonds and other fixed-income securities with various maturities and credit ratings. The Fund's launch is subject to the issuance of a receipt from regulatory authorities.

A preliminary prospectus has been filed with the Canadian securities administrators. Units of the Fund may not be purchased until the securities administrators have issued a receipt for the Fund prospectus. The Fund will be offered by National Bank Investments Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada. An investment in the Fund may give rise to brokerage fees, trailing commissions, and management and other fees. Please read the Fund prospectus before investing.

About National Bank Investments Inc.
National Bank Investments Inc. is a subsidiary specializing in designing and managing mutual funds and mutual fund portfolios. We are an investment fund management firm dedicated to providing a broad selection of investment solutions that meet an important variety of investment profiles. National Bank Investments' role is not limited to administrative aspects of management; National Bank Investments Advisory Services and its registered mutual fund representatives form a team of specialists who provide information and advice to help you develop a portfolio adapted to your financial needs.

Products offered by National Bank Investments are distributed in the National Bank branch network, through National Bank Direct Brokerage, National Bank Financial and by authorized external brokers across Canada. As at October 31, 2014, the value of assets under management in National Bank Investments products amounts to $19 billion.

National Bank Mutual Funds (including National Bank AltaFund Investment Corp.) are offered by National Bank Investments Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of National Bank of Canada. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in our funds. Please read the prospectus of the funds before investing. The funds' securities are not insured by the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation or by any other government deposit insurer. For money market funds, there can be no assurances that a fund will be able to maintain its net asset value per security at a constant amount or that the full amount of the investment in a fund will be returned. The funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

About National Bank of Canada
With $205 billion in assets as at October 31, 2014, National Bank of Canada (www.nbc.ca), together with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading integrated financial groups. The Bank has close to 20,000 employees and is widely recognized as a top employer. Its securities are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's activities via social media and learn more about its extensive community involvement at clearfacts.ca and commitment.nationalbank.ca.

SOURCE National Bank of Canada

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