First Asset ETF Funds Announce January 2018 Distributions and New Distribution Schedule

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TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2018 /CNW/ - First Asset Exchange Traded Funds announce the following distributions for the month ending January 31, 2018.   In all cases, the distribution will be paid on or before January 31, 2018, to unitholders of record on January 25, 2018.  The ex-dividend date in each case is January 24, 2018. 

These distributions follow an updated distribution schedule for the First Asset Exchange Traded Funds.  Going forward, ordinary monthly and quarterly cash distributions (if any), in respect of the First Asset ETFs, will be announced and paid within the same month to which they correspond.

	Trading Symbol	Distribution Amount (per unit)
First Asset Canadian Convertible Bond ETF	CXF	$0.0400
First Asset Active Utility & Infrastructure ETF	FAI	$0.0355
First Asset Active Credit ETF	FAO	$0.0450
	FAO.U	$0.0450 (USD$)
First Asset Active Canadian Dividend ETF	FDV	$0.0312
First Asset Short Term Government Bond Index Class ETF	FGB	$0.0329
First Asset Investment Grade Bond ETF	FIG	$0.0320
	FIG.U	$0.0248 (USD$)
First Asset Long Duration Fixed Income ETF	FLB	$0.0451
First Asset Preferred Share ETF	FPR	$0.0768
First Asset Enhanced Short Duration Bond ETF	FSB	$0.0200
	FSB.U	$0.0200 (USD$)
First Asset Canadian REIT ETF	RIT	$0.0675

 

Supporting Investors' Needs
Stay in the market, minimize costs, and take advantage of a smart, simple and efficient feature designed to support investors' needs.  First Asset Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) will automatically reinvest First Asset ETF cash distributions into the 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.

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This communication is intended for informational purposes only. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the prospectus before investing. Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from your investment advisor, First Asset or at www.sedar.com.  Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. First Asset Exchange Traded Funds are managed by First Asset Investment Management Inc., a subsidiary of First Asset Capital Corp.

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