March 03, 2026
CI Global Asset Management Announces Name Change for Award-Winning Gold Bullion ETF
TORONTO (March 3, 2026) – CI Global Asset Management (“CI GAM”) announces that CI Gold Bullion Fund (VALT or the “ETF”) has been renamed CI Gold Bullion ETF, effective today. There has been no change to VALT’s ticker, CUSIP number, investment objective or investment strategies.
VALT is designed for investors who want a cost-effective and convenient way to invest in gold. VALT seeks to buy and hold substantially all of its assets in gold bullion. As such, its performance should reflect the performance of the price of gold, less VALT’s expenses.
By investing in bullion, the ETF provides investors with the benefits of diversification and the potential for growth and inflation protection. The ETF’s gold holdings are securely stored in its custodian’s treasury vaults in London, England.
VALT has a management fee of 0.155% – the lowest of any gold bullion fund in Canada – and has been recognized for its outstanding performance. The ETF was a 2025 LSEG Lipper Fund Award winner, being named the best ETF in the commodity category over three years.
The ETF is offered in ETF C$ Hedged Series Units (VALT), ETF C$ Unhedged Series Units (VALT.B) and ETF US$ Series Units (VALT.U).
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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This communication is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to purchase mutual funds managed by CI Global Asset Management and is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice, and should not be relied upon in that regard. Every effort has been made to ensure that the material contained in this document is accurate at the time of publication. Individuals should seek the advice of professionals, as appropriate, regarding any particular investment. Investors should consult their professional advisors prior to implementing any changes to their investment strategies. These investments may not be suitable to the circumstances of an investor.
CI Gold Bullion Fund (ETF US$ Series) (TSX: VALT.U) was awarded the 2025 LSEG Lipper Fund Award in the Commodity ETF category for 3 years ending July 31, 2025, out of a classification total of 10 ETFs. Performance for the ETF for the period ended January 31, 2026: 76.9% (1 year), 37.1% (3 years), 21.5% (5 years) and 20.3% (Since inception; 2021-01-06).
About the Lipper Awards Methodology
The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards, granted annually, highlight funds and fund companies that have excelled in delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers. The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards are based on the Lipper Leader for Consistent Return rating, which is an objective, quantitative, risk-adjusted performance measure calculated over 36, 60 and 120 months. The fund with the highest Lipper Leader for Consistent Return (Effective Return) value in each eligible classification wins the LSEG Lipper Fund Award. For more information, see lipperfundawards.com. Although LSEG Lipper makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data used to calculate the awards, their accuracy is not guaranteed by LSEG Lipper.
The CI Exchange-Traded Funds are managed by CI Global Asset Management, a wholly owned subsidiary of CI Financial Corp.
CI Global Asset Management is a registered business name of CI Investments Inc.
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Contact:
Murray Oxby
Vice-President, Corporate Communications
CI Global Asset Management
416-681-3254
moxby@ci.com
