Press Releases

TORONTO ­– December 23, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the final year-end reinvested distributions for its exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and Aequitas NEO Exchange (“NEO”) for the 2020 tax year. Please note that this is an update to the estimated year-end reinvested previously announced on December 11, 2020.

TORONTO ­– December 22, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the December 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on December 31, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on January 8, 2021.

Pioneering Mackenzie Private Equity Replication Fund aims to democratize access to the risk-return profile of private markets

TORONTO ­– December 11, 2020 - Mackenzie Investments today announced the estimated year-end reinvested distributions for its exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and Aequitas NEO Exchange (“NEO”) for the 2020 tax year. Please note that these are estimated amounts only as of November 15, 2020 and reflect forward looking information. The actual reinvested distributions may differ materially from these estimates.

TORONTO ­– December 11, 2020 - Mackenzie Investments today announced the estimated year-end reinvested distributions for its exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and Aequitas NEO Exchange (“NEO”) for the 2020 tax year. Please note that these are estimated amounts only as of November 15, 2020 and reflect forward looking information. The actual reinvested distributions may differ materially from these estimates.

Acquisition will enhance Mackenzie’s in-house expertise in growing  Sustainable, Responsible and Impact (SRI) investing space

Toronto, ON  December 1, 2020 – Mackenzie Financial Corporation ("Mackenzie Investments") today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Greenchip Financial Corp. (“Greenchip”), a Canadian firm focused exclusively on the environmental economy since 2007.  

Acquisition will enhance Mackenzie’s in-house expertise in growing  Sustainable, Responsible and Impact (SRI) investing space

TORONTO ­– November 25, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the November 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on December 2, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on December 9, 2020.

Details of the per-unit distribution amounts are as follows:

TORONTO ­– November 25, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the November 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on December 2, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on December 9, 2020.

Details of the per-unit distribution amounts are as follows:

TORONTO, November 19, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced that its investment management team has earned five 2020 Refinitiv Lipper Awards, including the prestigious Canada ETF Award for Best Equity Group (Three Year).

TORONTO ­– November  13, 2020 –Mackenzie Investments today announced the estimated year-end reinvested distributions for its exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and Aequitas NEO Exchange (“NEO”) for the 2020 tax year. Please note that these are estimated amounts only as of October 15, 2020. The actual reinvested distributions may differ materially from these estimates.

TORONTO ­– November  13, 2020 –Mackenzie Investments today announced the estimated year-end reinvested distributions for its exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) and Aequitas NEO Exchange (“NEO”) for the 2020 tax year. Please note that these are estimated amounts only as of October 15, 2020. The actual reinvested distributions may differ materially from these estimates.

    •   Health, community welfare and humanitarian efforts are the most popular causes Canadians support
    •   More than half are seeking advice on how to maximize impact and give in a tax efficient manner
    •   Mackenzie Charitable Giving Program helps integrate giving into an overall financial plan 

TORONTO, ON ­– November 10, 2020 – In advance of National Philanthropy Day (November 15), Mackenzie Investments today released its inaugural 2020 Canadian Charitable Giving Pulse Check, which shows that, despite the economic disruption caused by COVID-19, Canadians continue to show themselves to be a generous group.

TORONTO, ON ­– October 30, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced that Arup Datta, Senior Vice President and Head of Mackenzie’s Global Quantitative Equity Team, will assume portfolio management responsibilities for the Mackenzie Global Equity Fund as of November 16, 2020.

Mr. Datta joined Mackenzie Investments in 2017 and manages several other strategies at the firm. He and his team will apply a quantitative investment approach to the fund, which analyzes thousands of stocks on a continuous basis.

TORONTO, ON ­– October 30, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced that Arup Datta, Senior Vice President and Head of Mackenzie’s Global Quantitative Equity Team, will assume portfolio management responsibilities for the Mackenzie Global Equity Fund as of November 16, 2020.

Mr. Datta joined Mackenzie Investments in 2017 and manages several other strategies at the firm. He and his team will apply a quantitative investment approach to the fund, which analyzes thousands of stocks on a continuous basis.

TORONTO ­– October 27, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the October 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on November 3, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on November 10, 2020.

TORONTO ­– October 27, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the October 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on November 3, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on November 10, 2020.

According to Mackenzie’s Retirement Reality Check, working Canadians expect to retire later and need significantly more savings than current retirees

TORONTO, ON ­– October 27, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today released its second annual retirement study, Mackenzie Retirement Reality Check 2020.  The new report shows that working Canadians will be facing a new retirement reality when compared to their parents and grandparents.  Further, they are seeking more insight and assistance from the financial services industry on how to effectively make the transition to retirement.

According to Mackenzie’s Retirement Reality Check, working Canadians expect to retire later and need significantly more savings than current retirees

TORONTO, ON ­– October 27, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today released its second annual retirement study, Mackenzie Retirement Reality Check 2020.  The new report shows that working Canadians will be facing a new retirement reality when compared to their parents and grandparents.  Further, they are seeking more insight and assistance from the financial services industry on how to effectively make the transition to retirement.

Mackenzie US Small-Mid Cap Growth Class and Mackenzie US Small-Mid Cap Growth Currency Neutral Class will be closed to new investors as of October 29, 2020

TORONTO, September 28, 2020 - Mackenzie Investments today announced the Mackenzie US Small-Mid Cap Growth Class and Mackenzie US Small-Mid Cap Growth Currency Neutral Class will be soft capped as of October 29, 2020 due to capacity constraints. 

Mackenzie US Small-Mid Cap Growth Class and Mackenzie US Small-Mid Cap Growth Currency Neutral Class will be closed to new investors as of October 29, 2020

TORONTO, September 28, 2020 - Mackenzie Investments today announced the Mackenzie US Small-Mid Cap Growth Class and Mackenzie US Small-Mid Cap Growth Currency Neutral Class will be soft capped as of October 29, 2020 due to capacity constraints. 

TORONTO ­– September 28, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the September 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on October 2, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on October 9, 2020.

TORONTO ­– September 28, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the September 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on October 2, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on October 9, 2020.

TORONTO – September 25, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments announced today risk rating changes for the following mutual funds effective immediately.

TORONTO – September 25, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments announced today risk rating changes for the following mutual funds effective immediately.

New ETFs will span three key areas: premium beta, asset allocation and alternatives

TORONTO, September 24, 2020 - Mackenzie Investments today announced the upcoming launch of nine (9) new Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that broaden choice for investors. In addition, the firm is introducing USD units on the Mackenzie US Large Cap Equity Index ETF and Mackenzie Global Sustainable Dividend Index ETF. 

New ETFs will span three key areas: premium beta, asset allocation and alternatives

TORONTO, September 24, 2020 - Mackenzie Investments today announced the upcoming launch of nine (9) new Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that broaden choice for investors. In addition, the firm is introducing USD units on the Mackenzie US Large Cap Equity Index ETF and Mackenzie Global Sustainable Dividend Index ETF. 

TORONTO, September 16, 2020 - Mackenzie Investments today announced the September 2020 quarterly cash distributions for its equity Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs") listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Unitholders of record on September 22, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on September 29, 2020.

TORONTO, September 16, 2020 - Mackenzie Investments today announced the September 2020 quarterly cash distributions for its equity Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs") listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Unitholders of record on September 22, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on September 29, 2020.

TORONTO ­– August 27, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the August 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on September 2, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on September 10, 2020.

TORONTO ­– August 27, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the August 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on September 2, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on September 10, 2020.

Shelf to be branded under the Canada Life name and will better align with the company’s segregated fund shelf

Winnipeg, MB, August 20, 2020 – Canada Life and Mackenzie Investments today announced the launch of the newly rebranded Canada Life mutual fund shelf, Canada Life™ Mutual Funds. 

Shelf to be branded under the Canada Life name and will better align with the company’s segregated fund shelf

Winnipeg, MB, August 20, 2020 – Canada Life and Mackenzie Investments today announced the launch of the newly rebranded Canada Life mutual fund shelf, Canada Life™ Mutual Funds. 

Winnipeg, August 4, 2020 – IGM Financial Inc. (“IGM”) subsidiary Mackenzie Financial Corporation (“Mackenzie”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of GLC Asset Management Group Ltd. (“GLC”), a subsidiary of The Canada Life Assurance Company (“Canada Life”), for cash consideration of $175 million. As part of the deal, Canada Life will acquire the fund management contracts relating to the private label Quadrus Group of Funds from Mackenzie for $30 million cash consideration.

Winnipeg, August 4, 2020 – IGM Financial Inc. (“IGM”) subsidiary Mackenzie Financial Corporation (“Mackenzie”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the shares of GLC Asset Management Group Ltd. (“GLC”), a subsidiary of The Canada Life Assurance Company (“Canada Life”), for cash consideration of $175 million. As part of the deal, Canada Life will acquire the fund management contracts relating to the private label Quadrus Group of Funds from Mackenzie for $30 million cash consideration.

TORONTO ­– July 29, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the July 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on August 5, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on August 12, 2020.

TORONTO ­– July 29, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the July 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on August 5, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on August 12, 2020.

Six funds will be renamed to reflect changes in strategy

TORONTO – July 15, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced it has changed the strategy on its suite of TOBAM mutual funds to provide investors with enhanced market exposure.

To further increase diversification, each fund will now invest substantially all its assets to track its associated TOBAM index. Through employing their Maximum Diversification® approach, each TOBAM index aims to create a more diversified portfolio relative to the market capitalization weighted benchmarks.

Six funds will be renamed to reflect changes in strategy

TORONTO – July 15, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced it has changed the strategy on its suite of TOBAM mutual funds to provide investors with enhanced market exposure.

To further increase diversification, each fund will now invest substantially all its assets to track its associated TOBAM index. Through employing their Maximum Diversification® approach, each TOBAM index aims to create a more diversified portfolio relative to the market capitalization weighted benchmarks.

TORONTO ­– June 26, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the June 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on July 3, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on July 10, 2020.

TORONTO ­– June 26, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the June 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on July 3, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on July 10, 2020.

TORONTO - June 17, 2020 - Mackenzie Investments today announced the June 2020 quarterly and semi-annual cash distributions for its equity Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs") listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Unitholders of record on June 23, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on June 30, 2020.

Wealthsimple’s first two ETFs provide Canadians with opportunity to access diversified exposure to socially responsible companies at a low cost
 

TORONTO – June 16, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the listing of Wealthsimple’s first two exchange traded funds (ETFs), with Mackenzie serving as trustee, manager and portfolio manager. 

Wealthsimple’s first two ETFs provide Canadians with opportunity to access diversified exposure to socially responsible companies at a low cost
 

TORONTO – June 16, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the listing of Wealthsimple’s first two exchange traded funds (ETFs), with Mackenzie serving as trustee, manager and portfolio manager. 

TORONTO – June 12, 2020 – As part of its ongoing efforts to streamline its product shelf for investors and advisors,

TORONTO – June 12, 2020 – As part of its ongoing efforts to streamline its product shelf for investors and advisors,

Firm’s fifth liquid alternative fund adopts an active approach to portfolio construction across both alternative and traditional asset classes

TORONTO – June 11, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the launch of Mackenzie Alternative Enhanced Yield Fund, which seeks to offer Canadian investors a consistent yield and stable cash flow through a five per cent fixed annual distribution, paid monthly, using alternative strategies to build a diversified portfolio.

Firm’s fifth liquid alternative fund adopts an active approach to portfolio construction across both alternative and traditional asset classes

TORONTO – June 11, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the launch of Mackenzie Alternative Enhanced Yield Fund, which seeks to offer Canadian investors a consistent yield and stable cash flow through a five per cent fixed annual distribution, paid monthly, using alternative strategies to build a diversified portfolio.

The Fund will be managed by the Mackenzie Growth Team to provide investors more choice from across the market-cap spectrum

TORONTO – May 27, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the launch of Mackenzie US Mid Cap Opportunities Fund¹ , a new mutual fund that seeks to offer Canadian investors long term growth and diversification benefits.

TORONTO ­– May 27, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the May 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on June 2, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on June 9, 2020. 

TORONTO ­– May 27, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the May 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on June 2, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on June 9, 2020. 

TORONTO – May 13, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced changes to the portfolio management team for the Mackenzie Global Small Cap Fund and Mackenzie Global Small Cap Class. 

TORONTO ­– April 28, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the April 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on May 4, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on May 11, 2020. 

TORONTO – April 21, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments and Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. today announced 15 proposed fund mergers as part of their ongoing efforts to offer investors relevant, competitive and well-positioned product offerings through the Quadrus Group of Funds.

Mackenzie’s absolute return oriented liquid alts funds may provide value and diversification opportunities for investors seeking to manage market volatility

TORONTO – April 15, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments reinforced its ongoing commitment to deliver value to investors by reducing management fees on three alternative mutual funds by 15 to 20 basis points.

"It’s more important than ever right now to provide affordable and innovative investment options to Canadian retail investors," said Barry McInerney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mackenzie Investments. "Reducing the fees on these funds further supports our commitment to providing competitive, simplified and transparent pricing.”

In May 2018 Mackenzie Investments launched the first absolute return fund for Canadian retail investors.  The firm has since expanded its offering to four funds that span various liquid alternatives categories.  The liquid alternatives space is expected to grow to $100 billion in assets under management in Canada within the next few years.[1]

“Funds that employ absolute return oriented investment strategies may be particularly attractive in the current market environment because they include non-directional strategies which aim to be independent of market fluctuations,” said Michael Schnitman, Senior Vice President and Head of Alternative Investments, Mackenzie Investments.  “These strategies may benefit investor portfolios because they’re not as sensitive to broader market variations.  They also provide opportunities for enhanced diversification.  We’re excited to be able to make them even more accessible to Canadian investors.”

TORONTO – April 9, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments and Quadrus Investment Services Ltd. today announced two sub-advisor changes for three funds  as part of their ongoing efforts to offer investors relevant, competitive and well-positioned product offerings through the Quadrus Group of Funds. 

TORONTO – March 27, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the March 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on April 2, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on April 9, 2020.

TORONTO, March 18, 2020 - Mackenzie Investments today announced the March 2020 quarterly cash distributions for its equity Exchange Traded Funds ("ETFs") listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Unitholders of record on March 24, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on March 31, 2020.

Majority of Canadian retail investors plan to add ETFs to their portfolios within two years

TORONTO, ON – March 5, 2020 – To mark the 30^th anniversary of the first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)  listing in Canada, Mackenzie Investments today released the results of a study that shows a majority of Canadian investors (56 per cent) plan to either expand their ETF holdings or include them for the first time within their investment portfolios in the next two years.  Further, the study also found that most Canadian investors (61 per cent) prefer to purchase ETFs from Canadian providers.

TORONTO ­– February 26, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the February 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on March 3, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on March 10, 2020. 

Portfolio Manager Phil Taller will lead investment teams in North America, Europe and Asia    

TORONTO ­– February 26, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the launch of Mackenzie Global Small-Mid Cap Fund, a new mutual fund that provides Canadian investors with the potential to access the strong growth and risk-adjusted performance available within global small and mid cap companies.      

TORONTO ­– January 29, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced the January 2020 monthly cash distributions for its Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) listed below that trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and Aequitas NEO Exchange. Unitholders of record on February 4, 2020 will receive cash distributions payable on February 11, 2020. 

TORONTO, January 24, 2020 – Mackenzie Investments today announced that 12 of its mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs) won awards for outstanding fund performance at the 2019 Fundata FundGrade A+ Awards, which took place last night in Toronto. Of the funds recognized, five are repeat winners.

"We’re honoured to have so many of our mutual funds and ETFs recognized once again by Fundata,” said Barry McInerney, President and CEO of Mackenzie Investments. "I’d like to congratulate our entire investment management team – this achievement is a testament to their hard work and commitment to providing Canadian investors with an extensive choice of solutions that deliver strong and consistent performance.”