New option provides Canadian investors with additional access and exposure to the firm’s flagship Russell Investments Global Equity Pool

TORONTO, August 08, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Russell Investments Canada Limited (Russell Investments) today announced the launch of Russell Investments Global Equity Pool ETF Series, which will trade effective August 9, 2024, on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol RIGE. As the firm’s fourth exchange-traded fund series (ETF Series) of existing mutual funds, RIGE complements the three options launched in January 2020: Russell Investments Fixed Income Pool (Ticker: RIFI), Russell Investments Global Infrastructure Pool (Ticker: RIIN) and Russell Investments Real Assets (Ticker: RIRA).

"We are committed to providing advisors and investors with increased optionality in their preferred investment vehicles, whether it’s mutual funds, ETF Series or Separately Managed Accounts," said Brad Jung, head of North America Advisor & Intermediary Solutions at Russell Investments. "Our new ETF Series provides clients seeking growth with another option to access the value propositions of four global sub-advisers with complementary assignments in the underlying Russell Investments Global Equity Pool."

For more information about Russell Investments Canada Limited’s four exchange-traded fund series, contact 1-888-509-1792 or visit russellinvestments.com/ca.

About Russell Investments Canada Limited

Russell Investments Canada Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Russell Investments Group, Ltd. Established in 1985, Russell Investments Canada Limited has its head office in Toronto.

About Russell Investments

Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions firm providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors. Building on an 88-year legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, Russell Investments works every day to improve the financial security of its clients. The firm has C$412.5 billion in assets under management (as of 6/30/2024) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Russell Investments has offices in 16 financial centers around the world, including Toronto, New York, London, Tokyo and Shanghai.

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Although exchange-traded series of mutual funds ("ETF Series") will be listed on the TSX or another exchange or marketplace, there can be no assurance that an active public market for ETF Series will develop or be sustained. Trading of ETF Series on certain marketplaces may be halted under certain circumstances. There can be no assurance that ETF Series will trade at prices that reflect their net asset value per security. The trading price of ETF Series will fluctuate. For more information on risks associated with investing in ETF Series, please read the prospectus before investing.

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