CI Global Asset Management Expands Access to Proven International Equity Strategy

Mutual fund version and U.S. dollar series of CI Morningstar International Value Index ETF (VXM) now available

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CI Global Asset Management (“CI GAM”) announces expanded access to one of Canada’s top international equity strategies with today’s launch of two new investment options.

The strategy is CI Morningstar International Value Index ETF (the “ETF”), which uses a factor-based approach to invest in undervalued companies in developed markets outside of the U.S. and Canada. The ETF has a strong track record, ranking No. 1 out of all mutual funds and ETFs in the Morningstar International Equity Category based on total returns over the one, five and 10-year periods ending February 28, 2026. The ETF is offered in Canadian dollar Hedged Common Units (VXM) and Unhedged Common Units (VXM.B).

As of today, the ETF is also available in:

• A mutual fund format: CI Morningstar International Value Hedged Index Fund (the “Fund”), which invests in Hedged Common Units of the ETF and is available in mutual fund Series A, F, I and P units.
• A new ETF Series: Unhedged US$ Common Units, which have closed their initial offering and begin trading today on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker VXM.U.

“Market developments over the past 15 months have underscored the importance of diversifying investor portfolios beyond the U.S. and Canada,” said Jennifer Sinopoli, Executive Vice-President and Head of Distribution for CI GAM. “CI Morningstar International Value Index ETF is a compelling choice for investors seeking robust international content for their portfolios due to its well-constructed, multi-factor approach and exceptional long-term outperformance. The ETF’s value orientation also makes it a solid complement to growth-oriented U.S. portfolios.

“By providing expanded access to this proven strategy, we’re giving Canadian investors more options to build resilient portfolios,” Ms. Sinopoli said.

Benefits of the VXM strategy

• Focus on undervalued international companies provides diversification by region and investment style.
• Value-based international portfolio an excellent diversifier for growth-oriented North American large-caps.
• Capitalizes on current attractive valuations of select companies in international markets.
• Uses a systematic factor-based approach that screens for traditional value metrics while avoiding “value traps” – firms with weakening fundamentals.
• Provides a portfolio that is well diversified by country, sector and market cap, as it includes small and medium-sized companies as well as large caps.

Record of strong performance

The ETF has established a long-term record of outperformance relative to its benchmark and peer funds within the Morningstar International Equity Category. As of February 28, 2026, the ETF:

• is the top-performer out of all mutual funds and ETFs in the category over the one, five and 10-year periods
• holds a Five-Star Morningstar Rating
• is a winner of an LSEG Lipper Fund Award and a FundGrade A+ Award for 2025.

Annualized Total Returns (%)	1 year	3 years	5 years	10 years
VXM (Hedged Common Units)	55.1%	30.1%	23.1%	14.5%
Benchmark	27.5%	18.8%	12.5%	10.3%
Morningstar category	20.7%	15.7%	9.8%	8.7%
VXM percentile ranking	1	1	1	1
Number of funds	660	600	562	339

Source: Morningstar, as of February 28, 2026. Returns are annualized total returns (except one year or less, which are simple returns), net of fees and expenses. Benchmark is the MSCI EAFE Net Return Index in Canadian dollars and does not reflect fees or expenses. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Investment objective

The investment objective of each of the ETF and CI Morningstar International Value Hedged Index Fund is to replicate, to the extent possible, the price and yield performance of the Morningstar® Developed Markets ex-North America Target Value Index™ (or Morningstar® Developed Markets ex-North America Target Value Index™ (USD) in the case of VXM.U), net of expenses. Each of the ETF and the Fund invests in equity securities of the largest and most liquid issuers from countries classified by Morningstar as developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada, based on proprietary research generated by Morningstar, and is designed to provide diversified exposure to issuers from developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada, which are considered to be “good value” based on characteristics like low price-to-earnings and low price-to-cash flow ratios.

Each of VXM, VXM.B and the Fund has a risk rating of Medium, while VXM.U has a risk rating of Medium-to-High. Each series of the ETF has a management fee of 0.60%. The management fee of CI Morningstar International Value Hedged Index Fund is 1.55% for Series A and 0.55% for Series F and P. Series A, F and P also charge an administration fee of 0.05%.

About CI Global Asset Management

CI Global Asset Management (“CI GAM”) is one of Canada’s leading investment management firms, providing a comprehensive suite of solutions – including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and alternative investments – to help Canadians achieve their financial goals. Founded in 1965, CI GAM has built an enduring legacy of innovation, disciplined portfolio management and commitment to investor success. Our investment team brings deep expertise in fundamental research, portfolio construction and risk management to deliver results across a broad range of asset classes. We partner with financial advisors, wealth management firms and institutions to serve more than 1.3 million investors. CI GAM is a subsidiary of Toronto-based CI Financial Corp., a diversified global asset and wealth management company. For more information, visit www.ci.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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CI Morningstar International Value Index ETF (Hedged Common Units) (TSX: VXM) was awarded the 2025 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the International Equity ETF category for 5 years ending July 31, 2025, out of a classification total of 33 ETFs. CI Morningstar International Value Index ETF (Unhedged Common Units) (TSX: VXM.B) was awarded the 2025 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the International Equity ETF category for 3 years ending July 31, 2025, out of a classification total of 41 ETFs. Performance for VXM.B for the period ended February 28, 2026: 54.2% (1 year), 28.8% (3 years), 19.5% (5 years) and 12.5% (10 years).

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