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Horizons Active Global Dividend ETF - HAZ

ETF Overview

The investment objective of the fund is to seek long-term returns consisting of regular dividend income and modest long-term capital growth.

The ETF invests primarily in equity and equity-related securities of companies with operations located anywhere in the world.

To achieve its investment objectives, the Sub-Advisor selects high-quality, dividend paying companies around the globe that demonstrate a consistent pattern of growing dividends.

The ETF's portfolio investments are diversified among different companies and industry sectors.

The ETF may hedge some or all of its non-Canadian dollar currency exposure at the discretion of the Sub-Advisor.

The Sub-Advisor primarily invests in equity securities listed on North American exchanges including American Deposit Receipts (ADRs) and may also from time to time invest in preferred and fixed-income securities such as government bonds, corporate bonds or treasury bills.

Active Management

This fund has an active management mandate (), not passive ().

The fund's benchmark () is:

Key ETF Data

Fundamentals
Category (main) Active Global Equity Income
Category (other)Active Global Equity
Underlying Index No Index
ETF Structure Active management. No index
Asset Class Equity
Sub-Asset Class Fixed Income, preferred, ADRs
Region Global
Issuer Horizons ETFs (Canada)
ETF Home Page Available here
Fund Facts
Inception Date July 21, 2010
Total Holdings Unknown
Distribution Frequency Monthly
Leverage None
Significant Currency Exposure Yes
Currency Hedging Yes *

* Currency hedging may be used - at discretion of sub-advisor

Fees
Management Fee 0.80%
Management Expense Ratio (MER) 2.35% *

* 2011 MER, 2012 MER (3.30%)

Trading Information
Ticker HAZ
Exchange TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)
Currency CAD
Eligibility
Eligibility * RRSP, RRIF, RESP, TFSA, DPSP, RDSP
DRIP available ** Yes
PACC Plan available ** Yes
SWP available ** Yes

* Always check eligibility with your plan operator as plans and accounts can differ

** Not all brokers can facilitate these plans. Check with your broker.

Current Price, Fund Performance, Yield, NAV, Charts etc

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