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BMO Guaranteed Investment FundsSEMI-ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2020
NOTICE OF NO AUDITOR REVIEW OF THE SEMI-ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BMO Life Assurance Company, the issuer of BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds (the “Funds”), appoints independent auditors to audit the Funds’ Annual Financial Statements.
The Fund’s independent auditors have not performed a review of these Semi-Annual Financial Statements in accordance with standards established by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada.
Table of Contents
BMO Money Market GIF ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1
BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIF ������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9
BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF ������������������������������������������������������������������� 17
BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIF ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 26
BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIF ���������������������������������������������������������� 34
BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIF ������������������������������������������������������������ 42
BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF ������������������������������������������������������������� 49
BMO U�S� Balanced Growth GIF �������������������������������������������������������������������� 58
BMO Canadian Balanced Growth GIF ����������������������������������������������������������� 64
BMO Canadian Income Strategy GIF ������������������������������������������������������������� 70
BMO Low Volatility U�S� Equity ETF GIF �������������������������������������������������������� 76
BMO North American Income Strategy GIF �������������������������������������������������� 84
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIF ����������������������������������������������� 90
BMO Monthly Income GIF ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� 98
BMO Asset Allocation GIF ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 108
BMO Dividend GIF ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 118
BMO Monthly High Income II GIF ��������������������������������������������������������������� 126
BMO Tactical Balanced GIF �������������������������������������������������������������������������� 134
BMO Global Balanced GIF ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� 142
BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIF �������������������������������������� 152
BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF ���������������������������������������������������� 160
BMO Concentrated Global Equity GIF �������������������������������������������������������� 169
Notes to the Financial Statements �������������������������������������������������������������� 177
BMO Money Market GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 16,922 6,434Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 7,968 7,906Distribution receivable from investment trusts 0 1Total assets 24,890 14,341
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESRedemptions payable 77 38Accrued expenses 21 51Total liabilities 98 89Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 24,792 14,252Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 9,794 5,53675/100 Class A Units 8,406 4,465100/100 Class A Units 6,557 4,21675/75 Class F Units 15 1575/100 Class F Units 10 10100/100 Class F Units 10 10
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 10.08 $ 10.0775/100 Class A Units $ 10.08 $ 10.07100/100 Class A Units $ 10.12 $ 10.1175/75 Class F Units $ 10.18 $ 10.1675/100 Class F Units $ 10.17 $ 10.15100/100 Class F Units $ 10.17 $ 10.15
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 30 46Distributions received from investment trusts 53 79Net gain in fair value of investments and
derivatives 83 125Total income 83 125
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 103 74Fixed administration fees (note 7) 26 18Interest charges 0 —Operating expenses absorbed by the Manager (60) —Total expenses 69 92
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 14 33
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units 5 975/100 Class A Units 5 13100/100 Class A Units 4 1175/75 Class F Units 0 075/100 Class F Units 0 0100/100 Class F Units 0 0
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units 0.01 0.0275/100 Class A Units 0.01 0.02100/100 Class A Units 0.01 0.0275/75 Class F Units 0.02 0.0575/100 Class F Units 0.02 0.05100/100 Class F Units 0.02 0.05
BMO Money Market GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 2
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 5,536 3,038Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 5 9
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 7,752 3,092Withdrawal of withdrawable units (3,499) (1,565)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 4,253 1,527
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 4,258 1,536
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 9,794 4,574
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 4,465 5,195Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 5 13
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 9,398 3,320Withdrawal of withdrawable units (5,462) (3,830)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 3,936 (510)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3,941 (497)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 8,406 4,698
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 4,216 4,937Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 4 11
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 4,784 2,122Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,447) (2,774)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 2,337 (652)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,341 (641)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 6,557 4,296
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 15 10Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 0
Withdrawable unit transactions – 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 5Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions — 5
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0 5
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 15 15
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 10 10Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 0
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0 0
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 10 10
BMO Money Market GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 10 10Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 0
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0 0
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 10 10
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 14,252 13,200Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 14 33
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 21,934 8,539Withdrawal of withdrawable units (11,408) (8,169)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 10,526 370
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 10,540 403
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 24,792 13,603
BMO Money Market GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 4
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activitiesIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 14 33Adjustments for:
Decrease in distribution receivable from investment trusts 1 14
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses (30) 2Purchases of investments (62) (80)
Net cash from operating activities (77) (31)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 21,934 8,471Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (11,369) (8,165)Net cash from financing activities 10,565 306
Net increase in cash 10,488 275Cash at beginning of period 6,434 5,477Cash at end of period 16,922 5,752
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 30 46Distributions received from investment trusts* 54 93Interest expense paid* 0 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Money Market Fund — 32.1%BMO Money Market Fund, Series I 7,968,180 7,968 7,968
Total Investment Portfolio — 32.1% 7,968 7,968
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 67.9% 16,824Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 24,792
BMO Money Market GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 100/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units and 100/100 Class F Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/100 Class A Units June 21, 2016
100/100 Class A Units December 2, 2013
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
100/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 550 303Issued for cash 768 308Withdrawn during the period (347) (156)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 971 455
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 443 518Issued for cash 933 331Withdrawn during the period (542) (382)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 834 467
100/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 416 490Issued for cash 473 210Withdrawn during the period (241) (275)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 648 425
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Issued for cash — 0Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
100/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 10
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 10
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 10
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 10
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 10
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 10
Financial instruments risk
The Fund’s objective is to provide a high level of interest income and liquidity and to preserve the capital invested. The Fund invests primarily in mutual funds that invest in high-quality money market instruments issued by governments and corporations in Canada.
Currency risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk as the underlying fund invested primarily in Canadian securities.
Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk as the underlying fund's interest rate sensitivity was determined based on portfolio weighted duration and it was not significant.
Other market risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to other market risk as the underlying fund was fully invested in fixed income securities.
BMO Money Market GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Credit risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk, grouped by credit ratings, is summarized in the following table:
As a % of Net Assets as at
Credit RatingJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
R-1 High 17.3 24.9R-1 Mid 5.0 2.5R-1 Low 4.7 16.0AAA 1.5 2.8AA 2.3 2.4A 1.1 6.9Total 31.9 55.5
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 7,968 — — 7,968
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 7,906 — — 7,906
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Money Market Fund, Series I 7,968 7,906
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Money Market Fund, Series I 1.25% 1.78%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 5 9Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 730 389
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.01 0.02
75/100 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 5 13Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 584 507
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.01 0.02
100/100 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 4 11Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 520 424
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.01 0.02
75/75 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 0Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.02 0.05
75/100 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 0Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.02 0.05
100/100 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 0Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.02 0.05
BMO Money Market GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Money Market InvestmentsFederal 1.4% 0.7%Provincial 7.1% 6.9%Municipal 1.3% 2.0%Corporate 17.2% 33.8%
Bonds & DebenturesCorporate Bonds 4.9% 12.1%
Other Assets less Liabilities 68.1% 44.5%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Money Market GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 8
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Money Market GIF 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(3)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 9,794 5,536 3,038 2,323 541Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.08 10.07 10.03 10.01 10.00Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 971 550 303 232 54Management fees % 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00Management expense ratio(2) % 0.74 1.40 1.26 0.96 0.74Management expense ratio
before waivers % 1.40 1.40 1.41 1.37 1.37
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Money Market GIF 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(3)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 8,406 4,465 5,195 2,665 1,294Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.08 10.07 10.03 10.01 10.00Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 834 443 518 266 129Management fees % 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00Management expense ratio(2) % 0.75 1.40 1.26 0.93 0.80Management expense ratio
before waivers % 1.41 1.40 1.41 1.41 1.41
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Money Market GIF 100/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 6,557 4,216 4,937 3,458 3,872 2,760Net asset value per
unit(1) $ 10.12 10.11 10.07 10.05 10.04 10.04Units issued and
outstanding (000's)(1) 648 416 490 344 385 274
Management fees % 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00Management
expense ratio(2) % 0.77 1.41 1.24 0.91 0.73 0.56Management
expense ratio before waivers % 1.41 1.41 1.40 1.40 1.39 1.37
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Money Market GIF 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 15 15 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.18 10.16 10.06Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.50 0.50 0.50Management expense ratio(2) % 0.61 0.85 0.76Management expense ratio before waivers % 0.85 0.85 0.85
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Money Market GIF 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 10 10 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.17 10.15 10.05Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.50 0.50 0.50Management expense ratio(2) % 0.62 0.85 0.85Management expense ratio before waivers % 0.85 0.85 0.85
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Money Market GIF 100/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 10 10 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.17 10.15 10.05Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.50 0.50 0.50Management expense ratio(2) % 0.62 0.85 0.85Management expense ratio before waivers % 0.85 0.85 0.85
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning June 21, 2016 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2016.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 583 411Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 27,912 23,706Subscriptions receivable 127 17Total assets 28,622 24,134
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESPayable for investments purchased 150 —Redemptions payable 113 1Accrued expenses 151 126Total liabilities 414 127Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 28,208 24,007Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 4,428 4,35875/100 Class A Units 7,523 5,66875/75 Class F Units 11 1175/100 Class F Units 112 1175/75 Prestige Class Units 6,316 5,67375/100 Prestige Class Units 9,818 8,286
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 11.19 $ 10.8975/100 Class A Units $ 11.10 $ 10.8175/75 Class F Units $ 11.20 $ 10.8475/100 Class F Units $ 11.15 $ 10.8075/75 Prestige Class Units $ 10.55 $ 10.2575/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.52 $ 10.24
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 2 0Distributions received from investment trusts 415 194Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized (loss) gain (4) 3Change in unrealized appreciation 600 717
Net gain in fair value of investments and derivatives 1,013 914
Total income 1,013 914
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 193 96Fixed administration fees (note 7) 37 18Insurance fees (note 7) 63 29Interest charges 0 —Total expenses 293 143
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 720 771
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units 125 30075/100 Class A Units 175 37675/75 Class F Units 0 175/100 Class F Units 1 175/75 Prestige Class Units 170 4175/100 Prestige Class Units 249 52
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units 0.31 0.6475/100 Class A Units 0.29 0.6375/75 Class F Units 0.36 0.7275/100 Class F Units 0.40 0.7175/75 Prestige Class Units 0.29 0.2275/100 Prestige Class Units 0.27 0.24
BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 10
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 4,358 4,771Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 125 300
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,607 1,431Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,662) (3,386)Net decrease from withdrawable unit
transactions (55) (1,955)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 70 (1,655)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 4,428 3,116
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 5,668 6,342Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 175 376
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 4,367 1,717Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,687) (5,043)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 1,680 (3,326)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,855 (2,950)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 7,523 3,392
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 10Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 1
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11 11
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 10Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 1 1
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 –
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 100 —Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 100 —
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 101 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 112 11
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 5,673 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 170 41
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,016 3,216Withdrawal of withdrawable units (543) (23)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 473 3,193
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 643 3,234
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 6,316 3,234
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 8,286 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 249 52
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 2,693 4,301Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,410) (16)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,283 4,285
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,532 4,337
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 9,818 4,337
BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 24,007 11,133Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 720 771
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 9,783 10,665Withdrawal of withdrawable units (6,302) (8,468)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 3,481 2,197
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 4,201 2,968
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 28,208 14,101
BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activitiesIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 720 771Adjustments for:
Net realized loss (gain) on sale of investments and derivatives 4 (3)
Change in unrealized appreciation of investments and derivatives (600) (717)
Increase in accrued expenses 25 12Non-cash distributions from investment trusts (415) (194)Purchases of investments (5,770) (2,535)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 2,725 405
Net cash from operating activities (3,311) (2,261)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 6,187 10,663Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (2,704) (8,432)Net cash from financing activities 3,483 2,231
Net increase (decrease) in cash 172 (30)Cash at beginning of period 411 241Cash at end of period 583 211
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 2 0Interest expense paid* 0 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Fixed Income Fund — 99.0%BMO Income ETF Portfolio, Series I 2,391,558 26,851 27,912
Total Investment Portfolio — 99.0% 26,851 27,912
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.0% 296Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 28,208
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units and 75/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/100 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 400 473Issued for cash 146 136Withdrawn during the period (150) (319)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 396 290
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 524 632Issued for cash 399 163Withdrawn during the period (245) (478)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 678 317
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Issued for cash 9 —Units issued and outstanding, end of period 10 1
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 553 —Issued for cash 98 322Withdrawn during the period (52) (3)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 599 319
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 809 —Issued for cash 262 430Withdrawn during the period (138) (2)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 933 428
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 11
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 11
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Income ETF Portfolio, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to preserve the capital invested by investing primarily in exchange traded funds that invest in fixed income securities with a lesser exposure to exchange traded funds that invest in Canadian, U.S. and international equity securities. The underlying fund may also invest in other mutual funds or invest directly in individual fixed income or equity securities and cash or cash equivalents.
Currency risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk is summarized in the tables below. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principle (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any).
As at June 30, 2020
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Hong Kong Dollar — 218 — 218 0.8Pound Sterling 0 — — 0 0.0Total 0 218 — 218 0.8Boder line
BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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As at December 31, 2019
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Euro 1 — — 1 0.0Hong Kong Dollar — 151 — 151 0.6Pound Sterling 11 1,347 (1,124) 234 1.0U.S. Dollar — — (209) (209) (0.9)Total 12 1,498 (1,333) 177 0.7Boder line
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, respectively, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased, respectively, by approximately $11 (December 31, 2019 — $9). In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the underlying fund was also exposed, through its investment in exchange traded funds, to indirect currency risk to the extent that the exchange traded funds invested in financial instruments that were denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the underlying fund.
Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, composed of 40% FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, 20% S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index and 40% MSCI World Index (C$), had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $2,830 (December 31, 2019 — $2,272). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 27,912 — — 27,912
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 23,706 — — 23,706
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Income ETF Portfolio, Series I 27,912 23,706
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Income ETF Portfolio, Series I 2.64% 2.54%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 125 300Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 403 466
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.31 0.64
75/100 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 175 376Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 612 594
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.29 0.63
BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.36 0.72
75/100 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 1 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 2 1
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.40 0.71
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 170 41Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 598 190
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.29 0.22
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 249 52Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 915 222
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.27 0.24
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Holdings in Investment FundsCanadian Equity Funds 6.0% 8.1%Emerging Markets Equity Fund 3.1% 2.5%Fixed Income Funds 74.9% 76.0%International Equity Fund 4.9% 3.8%U.S. Equity Funds 9.0% 9.2%
Other Assets less Liabilities 2.1% 0.4%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 4,428 4,358 4,771 4,118 1,359Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.19 10.89 10.10 10.31 10.12Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 396 400 473 399 134Management fees % 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40Management expense ratio(2) % 2.19 2.20 2.23 2.22 2.22Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.19 2.20 2.23 2.22 2.22Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 10.42 4.37 28.38 17.37 7.21
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 7,523 5,668 6,342 5,183 2,460Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.10 10.81 10.04 10.28 10.11Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 678 524 632 504 243Management fees % 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40Management expense ratio(2) % 2.42 2.43 2.44 2.43 2.43Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.42 2.43 2.44 2.43 2.43Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 10.42 4.37 28.38 17.37 7.21
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11 11 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.20 10.84 9.94Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.40 0.40 0.40Management expense ratio(2) % 1.10 1.10 1.10Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.10 1.10 1.10Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 10.42 4.37 28.38
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 112 11 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.15 10.80 9.92Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 10 1 1Management fees % 0.40 0.40 0.40Management expense ratio(2) % 1.30 1.30 1.30Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.30 1.30 1.30Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 10.42 4.37 28.38
(1) (2) BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 6,316 5,673Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.55 10.25Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 599 553Management fees % 1.26 1.26Management expense ratio(2) % 2.06 2.06Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.06 2.06Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 10.42 4.37
(1) (2) BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 9,818 8,286Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.52 10.24Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 933 809Management fees % 1.22† 1.26Management expense ratio(2) % 2.21 2.23Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.21 2.23Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 10.42 4.37
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning June 21, 2016 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2016.
(5) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 11,, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.26% to 1.22%.
BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 3,174 4,208Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 201,017 183,925Subscriptions receivable 163 527Total assets 204,354 188,660
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESRedemptions payable 100 273Accrued expenses 1,222 1,155Total liabilities 1,322 1,428Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 203,032 187,232Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 22,969 21,35575/100 Class A Units 35,550 34,296100/100 Class A Units 41,286 40,61875/75 Class F Units 962 1,11375/100 Class F Units 2,022 1,147100/100 Class F Units 182 18375/75 Prestige Class Units 21,194 20,21275/100 Prestige Class Units 37,677 31,562100/100 Prestige Class Units 41,190 36,746
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 11.93 $ 12.0075/100 Class A Units $ 11.79 $ 11.88100/100 Class A Units $ 11.04 $ 11.1675/75 Class F Units $ 11.10 $ 11.0675/100 Class F Units $ 10.97 $ 11.00100/100 Class F Units $ 10.86 $ 10.9275/75 Prestige Class Units $ 10.27 $ 10.3375/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.24 $ 10.31100/100 Prestige Class Units $ 11.20 $ 11.29
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 15 25Distributions received from investment trusts — 1,400Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized loss (23) (10)Change in unrealized appreciation 684 12,808
Net gain in fair value of investments and derivatives 676 14,223
Total income 676 14,223
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 1,398 1,135Fixed administration fees (note 7) 266 207Insurance fees (note 7) 770 599Interest charges 0 —Total expenses 2,434 1,941
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1,758) 12,282
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units (207) 2,37975/100 Class A Units (281) 4,191100/100 Class A Units (389) 2,51675/75 Class F Units (3) 4375/100 Class F Units (19) 3100/100 Class F Units (1) 1275/75 Prestige Class Units (118) 31775/100 Prestige Class Units (409) 479100/100 Prestige Class Units (331) 2,342
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units (0.11) 0.9075/100 Class A Units (0.09) 0.93100/100 Class A Units (0.11) 0.8575/75 Class F Units (0.04) 0.9475/100 Class F Units (0.11) 0.15100/100 Class F Units (0.05) 0.8775/75 Prestige Class Units (0.06) 0.3275/100 Prestige Class Units (0.12) 0.34100/100 Prestige Class Units (0.10) 0.86
BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 21,355 28,413(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (207) 2,379
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 7,041 7,480Withdrawal of withdrawable units (5,220) (19,931)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 1,821 (12,451)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,614 (10,072)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 22,969 18,341
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 34,296 53,676(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (281) 4,191
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 14,211 8,858Withdrawal of withdrawable units (12,676) (35,779)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 1,535 (26,921)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,254 (22,730)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 35,550 30,946
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 40,618 28,364(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (389) 2,516
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 10,037 11,280Withdrawal of withdrawable units (8,980) (8,081)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,057 3,199
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 668 5,715
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 41,286 34,079
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 1,113 448(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (3) 43
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued (148) —Net decrease from withdrawable unit
transactions (148) —
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (151) 43
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 962 491
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 1,147 10(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (19) 3
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 894 772Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 894 772
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 875 775
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,022 785
BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 183 124(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 12
Withdrawable unit transactions – 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 10Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions — 10
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1) 22
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 182 146
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 20,212 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (118) 317
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3,258 18,314Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,158) (5)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,100 18,309
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 982 18,626
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 21,194 18,626
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 31,562 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (409) 479
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 9,329 26,766Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,805) (489)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 6,524 26,277
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 6,115 26,756
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 37,677 26,756
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 36,746 25,192(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (331) 2,342
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 6,816 5,986Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,041) (1,336)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 4,775 4,650
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 4,444 6,992
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 41,190 32,184
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 187,232 136,227(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,758) 12,282
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 51,438 79,466Withdrawal of withdrawable units (33,880) (65,621)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 17,558 13,845
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 15,800 26,127
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 203,032 162,354
BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,758) 12,282Adjustments for:
Net realized loss on sale of investments and derivatives 23 10
Change in unrealized appreciation of investments and derivatives (684) (12,808)
Increase in accrued expenses 67 120Non-cash distributions from investment trusts — (1,400)Purchases of investments (17,081) (11,030)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 650 625
Net cash from operating activities (18,783) (12,201)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 32,206 77,999Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (14,457) (64,584)Net cash from financing activities 17,749 13,415
Net (decrease) increase in cash (1,034) 1,214Cash at beginning of period 4,208 2,556Cash at end of period 3,174 3,770
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 15 25Interest expense paid* 0 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Global Balanced Fund — 99.0%BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio, Series I 14,797,817 189,151 201,017
Total Investment Portfolio — 99.0% 189,151 201,017
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.0% 2,015Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 203,032
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 100/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 100/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units, 75/100 Prestige Class Units and 100/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/100 Class A Units June 21, 2016
100/100 Class A Units January 9, 2017
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
100/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
100/100 Prestige Class Units January 9, 2017
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1,779 2,659Issued for cash 593 659Withdrawn during the period (446) (1,743)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,926 1,575
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 2,887 5,062Issued for cash 1,212 781Withdrawn during the period (1,083) (3,161)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 3,016 2,682
100/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 3,640 2,836Issued for cash 916 1,063Withdrawn during the period (816) (762)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 3,740 3,137
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 101 46Issued for cash (14) —Units issued and outstanding, end of period 87 46
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 104 1Issued for cash 80 73Units issued and outstanding, end of period 184 74
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
100/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 17 13Issued for cash — 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 17 14
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1,956 —Issued for cash 319 1,861Withdrawn during the period (212) (1)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 2,063 1,860
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 3,061 —Issued for cash 910 2,722Withdrawn during the period (290) (49)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 3,681 2,673
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 3,254 2,500Issued for cash 612 560Withdrawn during the period (188) (126)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 3,678 2,934
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to provide a balanced portfolio by investing primarily in exchange traded funds that invest in Canadian, U.S. and international fixed income and equity securities. The underlying fund may also invest in other mutual funds or invest directly in individual fixed income and equity securities and cash or cash equivalents.
BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Currency risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk is summarized in the tables below. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principle (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any).
As at June 30, 2020
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Euro 0 — — 0 0.0Hong Kong Dollar 0 2,287 — 2,287 1.1Pound Sterling 0 — — 0 0.0Total 0 2,287 — 2,287 1.1Boder line
As at December 31, 2019
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Euro 6 — — 6 0.0Hong Kong Dollar 0 2,317 — 2,317 1.2Pound Sterling 7 1,078 — 1,085 0.6U.S. Dollar — — (3,853) (3,853) (2.1)Total 13 3,395 (3,853) (445) (0.3)Boder line
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, respectively, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased, respectively, by approximately $114 (December 31, 2019 — $22). In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the underlying fund was also exposed, through its investment in exchange traded funds, to indirect currency risk to the extent that the exchange traded funds invested in financial instruments that were denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the underlying fund.
Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, composed of 40% FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, 20% S&P/TSX Composite
Total Return Index and 40% MSCI World Index (C$), had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $19,023 (December 31, 2019 — $17,916). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 201,017 — — 201,017
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 183,925 — — 183,925
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio, Series I 201,017 183,925
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio, Series I 5.04% 5.04%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (207) 2,379Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1,912 2,643
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.11) 0.90
75/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (281) 4,191Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 2,983 4,525
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.09) 0.93
100/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (389) 2,516Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 3,699 2,962
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.11) 0.85
75/75 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (3) 43Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 86 46
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.04) 0.94
75/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (19) 3Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 164 21
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.11) 0.15
100/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 12Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 17 13
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.05) 0.87
75/75 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (118) 317Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 2,007 999
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.06) 0.32
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (409) 479Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 3,414 1,429
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.12) 0.34
100/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (331) 2,342Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 3,473 2,726
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.10) 0.86
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Holdings in Investment FundsCanadian Equity Funds 13.7% 17.3%Emerging Markets Equity Fund 6.1% 5.2%Fixed Income Funds 44.7% 42.1%International Equity Funds 13.0% 11.9%U.S. Equity Funds 20.4% 20.0%
Other Assets less Liabilities 2.1% 3.5%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 22,969 21,355 28,413 17,768 846Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.93 12.00 10.68 11.08 10.47Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 1,926 1,779 2,659 1,604 81Management fees % 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.45Management expense ratio(2) % 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.27 2.27Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.30 2.31 2.32 2.27 2.27Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.34 0.39 8.33 0.26 0.02
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 35,550 34,296 53,676 42,124 8,748Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.79 11.88 10.60 11.03 10.46Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 3,016 2,887 5,062 3,820 837Management fees % 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.45Management expense ratio(2) % 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.56 2.56Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.60 2.60 2.60 2.56 2.56Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.34 0.39 8.33 0.26 0.02
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 100/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 41,286 40,618 28,364 20,279Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.04 11.16 10.00 10.44Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 3,740 3,640 2,836 1,943Management fees % 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.45Management expense ratio(2) % 3.02 3.02 3.01 3.02Management expense ratio before
waivers % 3.02 3.02 3.01 3.02Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.34 0.39 8.33 0.26
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(6)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 962 1,113 448Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.10 11.06 9.74Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 87 101 46Management fees % 0.45 0.45 0.45Management expense ratio(2) % 1.21 1.21 1.21Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.21 1.21 1.21Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.34 0.39 8.33
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(6)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 2,022 1,147 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.97 11.00 9.70Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 184 104 1Management fees % 0.45 0.45 0.45Management expense ratio(2) % 1.40 1.50 1.50Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.40 1.50 1.50Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.34 0.39 8.33
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 100/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(6)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 182 183 124Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.86 10.92 9.68Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 17 17 13Management fees % 0.45 0.45 0.45Management expense ratio(2) % 1.92 1.92 1.92Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.92 1.92 1.92Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.34 0.39 8.33
(1) (2) BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 21,194 20,212Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.27 10.33Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 2,063 1,956Management fees % 1.27 1.27Management expense ratio(2) % 2.11 2.11Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.11 2.11Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.34 0.39
BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited) (cont’d)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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(1) (2) BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 37,677 31,562Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.24 10.31Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 3,681 3,061Management fees % 1.22† 1.27Management expense ratio(2) % 2.38 2.40Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.38 2.40Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.34 0.39
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 100/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 41,190 36,746 25,192 14,983Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.20 11.29 10.08 10.49Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 3,678 3,254 2,500 1,429Management fees % 1.10 1.10 1.10 1.10Management expense ratio(2) % 2.62 2.61 2.61 2.58Management expense ratio before
waivers % 2.62 2.61 2.61 2.58Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.34 0.39 8.33 0.26
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning June 21, 2016 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2016.
(5) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning January 9, 2017 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2017.
(6) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.27% to 1.22%.
BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 26
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 447 597Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 30,911 28,961Subscriptions receivable 85 28Total assets 31,443 29,586
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESRedemptions payable 14 7Accrued expenses 185 184Total liabilities 199 191Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 31,244 29,395Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 7,785 7,97175/100 Class A Units 10,357 10,65675/75 Class F Units 45 5675/100 Class F Units 11 1175/75 Prestige Class Units 4,862 3,06475/100 Prestige Class Units 8,184 7,637
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 12.26 $ 12.6575/100 Class A Units $ 12.11 $ 12.5075/75 Class F Units $ 10.82 $ 11.1175/100 Class F Units $ 10.74 $ 11.0475/75 Prestige Class Units $ 10.05 $ 10.3675/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.00 $ 10.34
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 2 3Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized (loss) gain (24) 56Change in unrealized (depreciation)
appreciation (442) 2,638Net (loss) gain in fair value of investments and
derivatives (464) 2,697Total (loss) income (464) 2,697
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 224 211Fixed administration fees (note 7) 41 37Insurance fees (note 7) 105 94Interest charges 0 0Total expenses 370 342
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (834) 2,355
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units (292) 83375/100 Class A Units (382) 1,30575/75 Class F Units (1) 575/100 Class F Units (0) 175/75 Prestige Class Units 125 6675/100 Prestige Class Units (284) 145
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units (0.46) 1.0575/100 Class A Units (0.44) 1.0075/75 Class F Units (0.21) 1.0075/100 Class F Units (0.30) 0.9875/75 Prestige Class Units 0.32 0.3775/100 Prestige Class Units (0.36) 0.38
BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
27 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 7,971 9,051(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (292) 833
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 2,960 1,437Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,854) (3,996)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 106 (2,559)
Net decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (186) (1,726)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 7,785 7,325
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 10,656 14,785(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (382) 1,305
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 2,685 4,250Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,602) (9,766)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 83 (5,516)
Net decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (299) (4,211)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 10,357 10,574
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 56 48(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 5
Withdrawable unit transactionsWithdrawal of withdrawable units (10) —Net decrease from withdrawable unit
transactions (10) —
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (11) 5
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 45 53
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 10(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (0) 1
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (0) 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11 11
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 3,064 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 125 66
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 2,009 3,146Withdrawal of withdrawable units (336) (18)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,673 3,128
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,798 3,194
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 4,862 3,194
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 7,637 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (284) 145
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,334 7,035Withdrawal of withdrawable units (503) (191)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 831 6,844
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 547 6,989
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 8,184 6,989
BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 28
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 29,395 23,894(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (834) 2,355
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 8,988 15,868Withdrawal of withdrawable units (6,305) (13,971)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 2,683 1,897
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,849 4,252
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 31,244 28,146
BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (834) 2,355Adjustments for:
Net realized loss (gain) on sale of investments and derivatives 24 (56)
Change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments and derivatives 442 (2,638)
Increase in accrued expenses 1 26Purchases of investments (2,991) (2,810)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 575 1,455
Net cash from operating activities (2,783) (1,668)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 5,474 15,718Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (2,841) (13,926)Net cash from financing activities 2,633 1,792
Net (decrease) increase in cash (150) 124Cash at beginning of period 597 480Cash at end of period 447 604
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 2 3Interest expense paid* 0 0
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Global Balanced Fund — 98.9%BMO Growth ETF Portfolio, Series I 2,206,598 29,087 30,911
Total Investment Portfolio — 98.9% 29,087 30,911
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.1% 333Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 31,244
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 30
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units and 75/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/100 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 630 821Issued for cash 259 121Withdrawn during the period (254) (337)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 635 605
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 852 1,351Issued for cash 223 360Withdrawn during the period (220) (830)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 855 881
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 5 5Withdrawn during the period (1) —Units issued and outstanding, end of period 4 5
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 296 —Issued for cash 223 324Withdrawn during the period (35) (2)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 484 322
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 739 —Issued for cash 133 724Withdrawn during the period (54) (19)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 818 705
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Growth ETF Portfolio (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to provide long-term growth by investing primarily in exchange traded funds that invest in Canadian, U.S. and international equity securities and, to a lesser extent, fixed income securities. The underlying fund may also invest in other mutual funds or invest directly in individual fixed income and equity securities and cash or cash equivalents.
Currency risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk is summarized in the tables below. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principle (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any).
As at June 30, 2020
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Euro 0 — — 0 0.0Hong Kong Dollar 0 480 — 480 1.5Pound Sterling 0 — — 0 0.0U.S. Dollar 0 — — 0 0.0Total 0 480 — 480 1.5Boder line
BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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As at December 31, 2019
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Euro 1 — — 1 0.0Hong Kong Dollar — 492 — 492 1.7Pound Sterling — 924 — 924 3.1U.S. Dollar 7 — (849) (842) (2.9)Total 8 1,416 (849) 575 1.9Boder line
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, respectively, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased, respectively, by approximately $24 (December 31, 2019 — $29). In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the underlying fund was also exposed, through its investment in exchange traded funds, to indirect currency risk to the extent that the exchange traded funds invested in financial instruments that were denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the underlying fund.
Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, composed of 20% FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, 25% S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index and 55% MSCI World Index (C$), had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $2,937 (December 31, 2019 — $2,786). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 30,911 — — 30,911
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 28,961 — — 28,961
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Growth ETF Portfolio, Series I 30,911 28,961
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Growth ETF Portfolio, Series I 2.36% 6.10%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (292) 833Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 635 797
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.46) 1.05
75/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (382) 1,305Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 871 1,309
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.44) 1.00
BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 5Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 4 5
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.21) 1.00
75/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (0) 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.30) 0.98
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 125 66Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 391 177
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.32 0.37
75/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (284) 145Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 783 382
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.36) 0.38
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Holdings in Investment FundsCanadian Equity Fund 19.7% 24.0%Emerging Markets Equity Funds 8.3% 7.5%Fixed Income Funds 22.0% 19.9%International Equity Funds 18.9% 17.5%U.S. Equity Funds 28.8% 27.9%
Other Assets less Liabilities 2.3% 3.2%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 7,785 7,971 9,051 5,443 1,168Net asset value per unit(1) $ 12.26 12.65 11.03 11.56 10.70Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 635 630 821 471 109Management fees % 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.45Management expense ratio(2) % 2.37 2.38 2.37 2.42 2.42Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.37 2.38 2.37 2.42 2.42Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.96 9.91 19.56 1.26 0.07
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 10,357 10,656 14,785 10,047 943Net asset value per unit(1) $ 12.11 12.50 10.94 11.51 10.69Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 855 852 1,351 873 88Management fees % 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.45 1.45Management expense ratio(2) % 2.73 2.75 2.75 2.70 2.71Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.73 2.75 2.75 2.70 2.71Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.96 9.91 19.56 1.26 0.07
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 45 56 48Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.82 11.11 9.58Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 4 5 5Management fees % 0.45 0.45 0.45Management expense ratio(2) % 1.30 1.30 1.30Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.30 1.30 1.30Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.96 9.91 19.56
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11 11 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.74 11.04 9.56Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.45 0.45 0.45Management expense ratio(2) % 1.65 1.65 1.65Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.65 1.65 1.65Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.96 9.91 19.56
(1) (2) BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 4,862 3,064Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.05 10.36Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 484 296Management fees % 1.27 1.27Management expense ratio(2) % 2.22 2.22Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.22 2.22Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.96 9.91
(1) (2) BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 8,184 7,637Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.00 10.34Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 818 739Management fees % 1.18† 1.27Management expense ratio(2) % 2.52 2.54Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.52 2.54Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.96 9.91
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning June 21, 2016 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2016.
(5) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.27% to 1.18%.
BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 34
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 305 274Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 23,210 21,105Subscriptions receivable 21 9Total assets 23,536 21,388
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESRedemptions payable 3 38Accrued expenses 140 140Total liabilities 143 178Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 23,393 21,210Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 6,150 5,85875/100 Class A Units 9,027 9,29875/75 Class F Units 28 2975/100 Class F Units 10 1175/75 Prestige Class Units 2,203 1,41075/100 Prestige Class Units 5,975 4,604
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 12.68 $ 13.3375/100 Class A Units $ 12.51 $ 13.1775/75 Class F Units $ 10.59 $ 11.0875/100 Class F Units $ 10.51 $ 11.0275/75 Prestige Class Units $ 9.90 $ 10.4175/100 Prestige Class Units $ 9.84 $ 10.39
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 0 3Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized gain 7 69Change in unrealized (depreciation)
appreciation (752) 2,359Net (loss) gain in fair value of investments and
derivatives (745) 2,431Total (loss) income (745) 2,431
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 169 186Fixed administration fees (note 7) 29 31Insurance fees (note 7) 77 84Interest charges 0 —Total expenses 275 301
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1,020) 2,130
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units (285) 52875/100 Class A Units (422) 1,46875/75 Class F Units (1) 175/100 Class F Units (1) 275/75 Prestige Class Units (79) 3075/100 Prestige Class Units (232) 101
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units (0.62) 1.1375/100 Class A Units (0.59) 1.1375/75 Class F Units (0.49) 0.6775/100 Class F Units (0.51) 1.0475/75 Prestige Class Units (0.48) 0.3975/100 Prestige Class Units (0.44) 0.46
BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 5,858 5,143(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (285) 528
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 2,226 1,396Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,649) (1,576)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 577 (180)
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 292 348
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 6,150 5,491
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 9,298 14,472(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (422) 1,468
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3,311 2,170Withdrawal of withdrawable units (3,160) (6,269)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 151 (4,099)
Net decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (271) (2,631)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 9,027 11,841
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 29 10(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 1
Withdrawable unit transactions – 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 17Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions — 17
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1) 18
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 28 28
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 9(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 2
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1) 2
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 10 11
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 1,410 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (79) 30
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,249 1,315Withdrawal of withdrawable units (377) 0Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 872 1,315
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 793 1,345
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,203 1,345
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 4,604 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (232) 101
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,649 4,253Withdrawal of withdrawable units (46) (237)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,603 4,016
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,371 4,117
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 5,975 4,117
BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 36
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 21,210 19,634(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,020) 2,130
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 8,435 9,151Withdrawal of withdrawable units (5,232) (8,082)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 3,203 1,069
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,183 3,199
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 23,393 22,833
BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
37 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,020) 2,130Adjustments for:
Net realized gain on sale of investments and derivatives (7) (69)
Change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments and derivatives 752 (2,359)
Increase in accrued expenses 0 28Purchases of investments (3,025) (2,205)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 175 1,310
Net cash from operating activities (3,125) (1,165)Cash flows from financing activitiesDistributions paid to policyowners, net of
reinvested distributions 0 —Proceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 5,525 9,021Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (2,369) (7,932)Net cash from financing activities 3,156 1,089
Net increase (decrease) in cash 31 (76)Cash at beginning of period 274 420Cash at end of period 305 344
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 0 3Interest expense paid* 0 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Global Equity Fund — 99.2%BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio, Series I 1,543,219 22,041 23,210
Total Investment Portfolio — 99.2% 22,041 23,210
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.8% 183Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 23,393
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 38
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units and 75/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/100 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 439 450Issued for cash 179 112Withdrawn during the period (133) (128)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 485 434
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 706 1,278Issued for cash 266 179Withdrawn during the period (251) (510)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 721 947
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 3 1Issued for cash — 2Units issued and outstanding, end of period 3 3
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 135 —Issued for cash 128 136Withdrawn during the period (41) (0)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 222 136
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 443 —Issued for cash 169 442Withdrawn during the period (5) (24)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 607 418
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to provide long-term growth by investing primarily in exchange traded funds that invest in Canadian, U.S. and international equity securities. The underlying fund may also invest in other mutual funds or invest directly in individual equity securities and cash or cash equivalents.
Currency risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk is summarized in the tables below. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principle (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any).
As at June 30, 2020
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Hong Kong Dollar 0 312 — 312 1.3Pound Sterling 0 — — 0 0.0U.S. Dollar 0 — — 0 0.0Total 0 312 — 312 1.3Boder line
As at December 31, 2019
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Hong Kong Dollar — 317 — 317 1.5Pound Sterling — 540 — 540 2.5U.S. Dollar 5 — (759) (754) (3.6)Total 5 857 (759) 103 0.4Boder line
BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
39 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, respectively, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased, respectively, by approximately $16 (December 31, 2019 — $5). In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the underlying fund was also exposed, through its investment in exchange traded funds, to indirect currency risk to the extent that the exchange traded funds invested in financial instruments that were denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the underlying fund.
Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, composed of 25% S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index and 75% MSCI World Index (C$), had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $2,147 (December 31, 2019 — $1,961). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 23,210 — — 23,210
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 21,105 — — 21,105
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio, Series I 23,210 21,105
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio, Series I 4.40% 4.45%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (285) 528Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 461 467
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.62) 1.13
75/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (422) 1,468Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 711 1,294
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.59) 1.13
75/75 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 3 2
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.49) 0.67
BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 2Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.51) 1.04
75/75 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (79) 30Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 164 78
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.48) 0.39
75/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (232) 101Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 526 220
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.44) 0.46
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Holdings in Investment FundsCanadian Equity Fund 26.6% 29.3%Emerging Markets Equity Funds 10.0% 8.9%Fixed Income Fund 2.4% 3.0%International Equity Funds 22.9% 22.2%U.S. Equity Funds 33.9% 34.4%
Other Assets less Liabilities 4.2% 2.3%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 6,150 5,858 5,143 2,914 116Net asset value per unit(1) $ 12.68 13.33 11.43 12.10 10.83Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 485 439 450 241 11Management fees % 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50Management expense ratio(2) % 2.43 2.44 2.45 2.49 2.49Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.43 2.44 2.45 2.49 2.49Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.83 11.28 6.07 — 0.12
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 9,027 9,298 14,472 7,815 1,188Net asset value per unit(1) $ 12.51 13.17 11.32 12.03 10.81Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 721 706 1,278 650 110Management fees % 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50Management expense ratio(2) % 2.78 2.79 2.80 2.83 2.83Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.78 2.79 2.80 2.83 2.83Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.83 11.28 6.07 — 0.12
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 28 29 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.59 11.08 9.39Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 3 3 1Management fees % 0.50 0.50 0.50Management expense ratio(2) % 1.36 1.36 1.36Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.36 1.36 1.36Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.83 11.28 6.07
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 10 11 9Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.51 11.02 9.37Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.50 0.50 0.50Management expense ratio(2) % 1.71 1.71 1.71Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.71 1.71 1.71Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.83 11.28 6.07
(1) (2) BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 2,203 1,410Net asset value per unit(1) $ 9.90 10.41Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 222 135Management fees % 1.32 1.32Management expense ratio(2) % 2.27 2.28Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.27 2.28Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.83 11.28
(1) (2) BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 5,975 4,604Net asset value per unit(1) $ 9.84 10.39Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 607 443Management fees % 1.23† 1.32Management expense ratio(2) % 2.58 2.62Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.58 2.62Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 0.83 11.28
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund. For the financial period-ended December 31, 2017, no purchases or sales of portfolio securities were made by the fund. As a result the portfolio turnover rate for these periods was zero.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning June 21, 2016 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2016.
(5) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.32% to 1.23%.
BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 471 866Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 19,128 9,661Subscriptions receivable 24 127Total assets 19,623 10,654
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESPayable for investments purchased — 420Redemptions payable 5 1Accrued expenses 85 46Total liabilities 90 467Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 19,533 10,187Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 2,983 1,80075/100 Class A Units 3,877 2,54375/75 Class F Units 469 44475/100 Class F Units 11 1175/75 Prestige Class Units 4,021 2,61175/100 Prestige Class Units 8,172 2,778
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 10.83 $ 10.2875/100 Class A Units $ 10.72 $ 10.2075/75 Class F Units $ 11.37 $ 10.7575/100 Class F Units $ 11.33 $ 10.7375/75 Prestige Class Units $ 10.80 $ 10.2675/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.68 $ 10.16
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 1 0Distributions received from investment trusts 244 65Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized gain (loss) 1 (1)Change in unrealized appreciation 617 189
Net gain in fair value of investments and derivatives 863 253
Total income 863 253
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 98 30Fixed administration fees (note 7) 20 6Insurance fees (note 7) 26 7Interest charges — 0Total expenses 144 43
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 719 210
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units 122 7875/100 Class A Units 159 11275/75 Class F Units 25 275/100 Class F Units 0 175/75 Prestige Class Units 142 575/100 Prestige Class Units 271 12
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units 0.54 0.5175/100 Class A Units 0.53 0.4975/75 Class F Units 0.62 0.6175/100 Class F Units 0.61 0.5775/75 Prestige Class Units 0.41 0.1775/100 Prestige Class Units 0.54 0.16
BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 1,800 1,609Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 122 78
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,822 419Withdrawal of withdrawable units (761) (974)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 1,061 (555)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,183 (477)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,983 1,132
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 2,543 2,076Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 159 112
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 6,115 984Withdrawal of withdrawable units (4,940) (1,337)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 1,175 (353)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,334 (241)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3,877 1,835
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 444 10Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 25 2
Withdrawable unit transactions – 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 34Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions — 34
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 25 36
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 469 46
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 10Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 1
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11 11
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 2,611 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 142 5
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 2,075 550Withdrawal of withdrawable units (807) —Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,268 550
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,410 555
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 4,021 555
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 2,778 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 271 12
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 6,067 1,441Withdrawal of withdrawable units (944) (41)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 5,123 1,400
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 5,394 1,412
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 8,172 1,412
BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 10,187 3,705Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 719 210
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 16,079 3,428Withdrawal of withdrawable units (7,452) (2,352)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 8,627 1,076
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 9,346 1,286
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 19,533 4,991
BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activitiesIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 719 210Adjustments for:
Net realized (gain) loss on sale of investments and derivatives (1) 1
Change in unrealized appreciation of investments and derivatives (617) (189)
Increase in accrued expenses 39 6Non-cash distributions from investment trusts (244) (65)Purchases of investments (9,450) (1,411)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 425 294
Net cash from operating activities (9,129) (1,154)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 11,250 3,437Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (2,516) (2,378)Net cash from financing activities 8,734 1,059
Net decrease in cash (395) (95)Cash at beginning of period 866 169Cash at end of period 471 74
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 1 0Interest expense paid* — 0
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Fixed Income Fund — 97.9%BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio, Series I 1,785,855 18,503 19,128
Total Investment Portfolio — 97.9% 18,503 19,128
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 2.1% 405Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 19,533
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units and 75/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/100 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 175 164Issued for cash 173 43Withdrawn during the period (73) (97)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 275 110
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 249 213Issued for cash 588 98Withdrawn during the period (475) (132)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 362 179
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 41 1Issued for cash — 3Units issued and outstanding, end of period 41 4
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 254 —Issued for cash 195 55Withdrawn during the period (77) —Units issued and outstanding, end of period 372 55
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 274 —Issued for cash 584 143Withdrawn during the period (93) (4)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 765 139
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 11
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 11
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to preserve the capital invested by investing primarily in exchange traded funds that invest in Canadian, U.S. and international fixed income securities. The underlying fund may also invest in other mutual funds or invest directly in individual fixed income securities and cash or cash equivalents.
Financial instruments risk of the underlying fund
The Fund is indirectly exposed to currency risk, interest rate risk, other market risk and credit risk through its investment in the underlying fund to the extent the underlying fund was exposed to these risks.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 19,128 — — 19,128
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 9,661 — — 9,661
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio, Series I 19,128 9,661
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio, Series I 8.39% 5.78%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 122 78Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 224 154
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.54 0.51
75/100 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 159 112Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 300 229
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.53 0.49
75/75 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 25 2Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 41 3
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.62 0.61
75/100 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.61 0.57
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 142 5Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 347 29
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.41 0.17
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 271 12Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 498 73
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.54 0.16
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Holdings in Investment FundsCanadian Equity Fund —% 1.3%Emerging Markets Fund —% 0.3%Fixed Income Funds 96.0% 89.5%U.S. Equity Fund —% 1.6%
Other Assets less Liabilities 4.0% 7.3%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 2,983 1,800 1,609 989 708Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.83 10.28 9.79 9.86 9.90Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 275 175 164 100 72Management fees % 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30Management expense ratio(2) % 1.97 1.99 2.02 2.01 2.00Management expense ratio
before waivers % 1.97 1.99 2.02 2.01 2.00Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.94 6.60 23.52 65.93 27.63
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 3,877 2,543 2,076 1,136 1,124Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.72 10.20 9.77 9.85 9.89Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 362 249 213 115 114Management fees % 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30Management expense ratio(2) % 2.11 2.14 2.11 2.11 2.11Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.11 2.14 2.11 2.11 2.11Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.94 6.60 23.52 65.93 27.63
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 469 444 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.37 10.75 10.12Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 41 41 1Management fees % 0.30 0.30 0.30Management expense ratio(2) % 0.89 0.89 0.89Management expense ratio before waivers % 0.89 0.89 0.89Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.94 6.60 23.52
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11 11 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.33 10.73 10.11Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.30 0.30 0.30Management expense ratio(2) % 1.04 1.04 1.04Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.04 1.04 1.04Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.94 6.60 23.52
(1) (2) BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 4,021 2,611Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.80 10.26Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 372 254Management fees % 1.21 1.21Management expense ratio(2) % 1.92 1.93Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.92 1.93Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.94 6.60
(1) (2) BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 8,172 2,778Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.68 10.16Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 765 274Management fees % 1.16† 1.21Management expense ratio(2) % 2.01 2.06Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.01 2.06Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.94 6.60
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning June 21, 2016 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2016.
(5) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.21% to 1.16%.
BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 1,552 1,565Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 73,775 61,739Subscriptions receivable 79 1,763Total assets 75,406 65,067
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESPayable for investments purchased 375 —Redemptions payable 21 692Accrued expenses 409 349Total liabilities 805 1,041Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 74,601 64,026Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 12,332 11,25875/100 Class A Units 14,727 13,349100/100 Class A Units 9,236 7,52975/75 Class F Units 2,157 1,69575/100 Class F Units 11 11100/100 Class F Units 11 1175/75 Prestige Class Units 11,048 8,89375/100 Prestige Class Units 14,274 10,163100/100 Prestige Class Units 10,805 11,117
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 11.54 $ 11.3375/100 Class A Units $ 11.41 $ 11.23100/100 Class A Units $ 10.90 $ 10.7375/75 Class F Units $ 11.14 $ 10.9075/100 Class F Units $ 11.09 $ 10.86100/100 Class F Units $ 11.00 $ 10.7975/75 Prestige Class Units $ 10.43 $ 10.2775/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.43 $ 10.26100/100 Prestige Class Units $ 11.04 $ 10.86
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 5 7Distributions received from investment trusts 1,047 623Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized gain 83 14Change in unrealized appreciation 861 2,723
Net gain in fair value of investments and derivatives 1,996 3,368
Total income 1,996 3,368
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 479 298Fixed administration fees (note 7) 94 57Insurance fees (note 7) 221 138Interest charges 0 —Total expenses 794 493
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,202 2,875
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units 162 68375/100 Class A Units 246 1,084100/100 Class A Units 113 42175/75 Class F Units 47 3975/100 Class F Units 0 1100/100 Class F Units 0 175/75 Prestige Class Units 200 9875/100 Prestige Class Units 190 90100/100 Prestige Class Units 244 458
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units 0.16 0.7575/100 Class A Units 0.20 0.77100/100 Class A Units 0.14 0.7375/75 Class F Units 0.25 0.4475/100 Class F Units 0.23 0.81100/100 Class F Units 0.21 0.7975/75 Prestige Class Units 0.21 0.2975/100 Prestige Class Units 0.16 0.29100/100 Prestige Class Units 0.25 0.71
BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11,258 9,012Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 162 683
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 4,228 4,130Withdrawal of withdrawable units (3,316) (7,334)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 912 (3,205)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,074 (2,522)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 12,332 6,490
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 13,349 15,111Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 246 1,084
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 6,602 3,267Withdrawal of withdrawable units (5,470) (8,185)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 1,132 (4,917)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,378 (3,833)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 14,727 11,278
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 7,529 5,466Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 113 421
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3,887 3,124Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,293) (2,778)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,594 346
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,707 767
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 9,236 6,233
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 1,695 10Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 47 39
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 414 1,560Withdrawal of withdrawable units 1 —Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 415 1,559
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 462 1,598
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,157 1,608
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 10Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 1
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11 11
BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 10Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 1
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11 11
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 8,893 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 200 98
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3,026 6,771Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,071) (433)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,955 6,338
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,155 6,436
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11,048 6,436
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 10,163 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 190 90
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 4,540 6,091Withdrawal of withdrawable units (619) (90)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 3,921 6,001
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 4,111 6,091
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 14,274 6,091
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11,117 5,613Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 244 458
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 2,296 2,255Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,852) (295)Net (decrease) increase from withdrawable
unit transactions (556) 1,960
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (312) 2,418
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 10,805 8,031
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 64,026 35,232Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 1,202 2,875
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 24,993 27,197Withdrawal of withdrawable units (15,620) (19,115)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 9,373 8,082
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 10,575 10,957
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 74,601 46,189
BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activitiesIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 1,202 2,875Adjustments for:
Net realized gain on sale of investments and derivatives (83) (14)
Change in unrealized appreciation of investments and derivatives (861) (2,723)
Increase in accrued expenses 60 49Non-cash distributions from investment trusts (1,047) (623)Purchases of investments (12,545) (8,571)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 2,875 1,000
Net cash from operating activities (10,399) (8,007)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 18,753 26,697Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (8,367) (18,506)Net cash from financing activities 10,386 8,191
Net (decrease) increase in cash (13) 184Cash at beginning of period 1,565 727Cash at end of period 1,552 911
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 5 7Interest expense paid* 0 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Global Balanced Fund — 98.9%BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio, Series I 5,972,200 70,791 73,775
Total Investment Portfolio — 98.9% 70,791 73,775
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.1% 826Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 74,601
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 100/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 100/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units, 75/100 Prestige Class Units and 100/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/100 Class A Units June 21, 2016
100/100 Class A Units January 9, 2017
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
100/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
100/100 Prestige Class Units January 9, 2017
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 994 873Issued for cash 373 380Withdrawn during the period (298) (670)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,069 583
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1,189 1,474Issued for cash 588 301Withdrawn during the period (486) (754)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,291 1,021
100/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 701 556Issued for cash 364 301Withdrawn during the period (217) (268)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 848 589
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 156 1Issued for cash 38 150Units issued and outstanding, end of period 194 151
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
100/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 866 —Issued for cash 300 681Withdrawn during the period (107) (43)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,059 638
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 991 —Issued for cash 439 613Withdrawn during the period (61) (9)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,369 604
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1,024 566Issued for cash 216 215Withdrawn during the period (262) (29)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 978 752
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to preserve the capital invested and, to a lesser extent, provide some potential for growth by investing primarily in exchange traded funds that invest in Canadian, U.S. and international fixed income and equity securities. The underlying fund may also invest in other mutual funds or invest directly in individual fixed income and equity securities and cash or cash equivalents.
BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Currency risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk is summarized in the tables below. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principle (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any).
As at June 30, 2020
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Euro 0 — — 0 0.0Hong Kong Dollar 0 323 — 323 0.4Pound Sterling 0 — — 0 0.0Total 0 323 — 323 0.4Boder line
As at December 31, 2019
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Euro 2 — — 2 0.0Hong Kong Dollar 0 294 — 294 0.5Pound Sterling 16 2,120 (1,731) 405 0.6U.S. Dollar — — (809) (809) (1.3)Total 18 2,414 (2,540) (108) (0.2)Boder line
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, respectively, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased, respectively, by approximately $16 (December 31, 2019 — $5). In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the underlying fund was also exposed, through its investment in exchange traded funds, to indirect currency risk to the extent that the exchange traded funds invested in financial instruments that were denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the underlying fund.
Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, composed of 40% FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, 20% S&P/TSX Composite
Total Return Index and 40% MSCI World Index (C$), had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $7,132 (December 31, 2019 — $6,130). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 73,775 — — 73,775
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 61,739 — — 61,739
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio, Series I 73,775 61,739
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio, Series I 5.08% 4.79%
BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 162 683Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1,040 916
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.16 0.75
75/100 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 246 1,084Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1,247 1,419
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.20 0.77
100/100 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 113 421Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 788 578
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.14 0.73
75/75 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 47 39Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 188 89
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.25 0.44
75/100 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.23 0.81
100/100 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.21 0.79
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 200 98Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 972 334
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.21 0.29
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 190 90Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1,171 310
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.16 0.29
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 244 458Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 958 649
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.25 0.71
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Holdings in Investment FundsCanadian Equity Funds 8.4% 11.4%Emerging Markets Bond Funds —% 2.4%Emerging Market Equity Funds 63.8% 3.5%Fixed Income Funds 8.0% 57.9%International Equity Funds 13.3% 6.7%U.S. Equity Funds 2.2% 12.9%
Other Assets less Liabilities 2.2% 5.2%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 12,332 11,258 9,012 5,678 1,278Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.54 11.33 10.32 10.63 10.30Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 1,069 994 873 534 124Management fees % 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40Management expense ratio(2) % 2.24 2.23 2.26 2.25 2.25Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.24 2.23 2.26 2.25 2.25Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.28 2.51 14.57 3.14 23.27
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 14,727 13,349 15,111 14,330 4,198Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.41 11.23 10.26 10.58 10.29Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 1,291 1,189 1,474 1,354 408Management fees % 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40Management expense ratio(2) % 2.46 2.46 2.47 2.45 2.45Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.46 2.46 2.47 2.45 2.45Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.28 2.51 14.57 3.14 23.27
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 100/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 9,236 7,529 5,466 4,624Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.90 10.73 9.84 10.19Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 848 701 556 454Management fees % 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40Management expense ratio(2) % 2.88 2.86 2.87 2.88Management expense ratio before
waivers % 2.88 2.86 2.87 2.88Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.28 2.51 14.57 3.14
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(6)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 2,157 1,695 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.14 10.90 9.82Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 194 156 1Management fees % 0.40 0.40 0.40Management expense ratio(2) % 1.15 1.15 1.15Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.15 1.15 1.15Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.28 2.51 14.57
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(6)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11 11 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.09 10.86 9.81Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.40 0.40 0.40Management expense ratio(2) % 1.36 1.36 1.36Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.36 1.36 1.36Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.28 2.51 14.57
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 100/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(6)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11 11 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.00 10.79 9.78Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.40 0.40 0.40Management expense ratio(2) % 1.75 1.75 1.75Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.75 1.75 1.75Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.28 2.51 14.57
(1) (2) BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11,048 8,893Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.43 10.27Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1,059 866Management fees % 1.26 1.26Management expense ratio(2) % 2.08 2.07Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.08 2.07Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.28 2.51
BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited) (cont’d)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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(1) (2) BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 14,274 10,163Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.43 10.26Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1,369 991Management fees % 1.22† 1.26Management expense ratio(2) % 2.26 2.27Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.26 2.27Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.28 2.51
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF(3) 100/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 10,805 11,117 5,613 2,938Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.04 10.86 9.92 10.24Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 978 1,024 566 287Management fees % 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05Management expense ratio(2) % 2.49 2.50 2.48 2.50Management expense ratio before
waivers % 2.49 2.50 2.48 2.50Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.28 2.51 14.57 3.14
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning June 21, 2016 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2016.
(5) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning January 9, 2017 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2017.
(6) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.26% to 1.22%.
BMO U.S. Balanced Growth GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 305 282Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 34,926 34,991Receivable for investments sold 1,120 —Subscriptions receivable 1 3Distribution receivable from investment trusts 91 137Total assets 36,443 35,413
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESPayable for investments purchased 1,075 —Redemptions payable 11 16Accrued expenses 234 247Total liabilities 1,320 263Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 35,123 35,150Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners100/100 Class A Units 22,503 22,417100/100 Class F Units 83 283100/100 Prestige Class Units 12,537 12,450
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 100/100 Class A Units $ 12.01 $ 12.00100/100 Class F Units $ 11.30 $ 11.23100/100 Prestige Class Units $ 11.72 $ 11.68
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 1 2Distributions received from investment trusts 343 373Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized gain 1,595 386Change in unrealized (depreciation)
appreciation (1,378) 2,311Net gain in fair value of investments and
derivatives 561 3,072Total income 561 3,072
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 231 250Fixed administration fees (note 7) 48 52Insurance fees (note 7) 197 212Commissions and other portfolio transaction
costs (note 8) 16 10Total expenses 492 524
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 69 2,548
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners100/100 Class A Units 10 1,605100/100 Class F Units 11 16100/100 Prestige Class Units 48 927
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)100/100 Class A Units 0.01 0.76100/100 Class F Units 0.95 0.74100/100 Prestige Class Units 0.05 0.76
BMO U.S. Balanced Growth GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 22,417 23,073Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 10 1,605
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,968 1,767Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,892) (2,220)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 76 (453)
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 86 1,152
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 22,503 24,225
100/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 283 187Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 11 16
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 35Withdrawal of withdrawable units (211) —Net (decrease) increase from withdrawable
unit transactions (211) 35
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (200) 51
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 83 238
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 12,450 12,704Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 48 927
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 647 660Withdrawal of withdrawable units (608) (957)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 39 (297)
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 87 630
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 12,537 13,334
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 35,150 35,964Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 69 2,548
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 2,615 2,462Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,711) (3,177)Net decrease from withdrawable unit
transactions (96) (715)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (27) 1,833
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 35,123 37,797
BMO U.S. Balanced Growth GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activitiesIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 69 2,548Adjustments for:
Net realized gain on sale of investments and derivatives (1,595) (386)
Change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments and derivatives 1,378 (2,311)
Decrease in distribution receivable from investment trusts 46 15
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses (13) 9Purchases of investments (19,074) (14,295)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 19,311 15,243
Net cash from operating activities 122 823Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 1,814 2,449Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (1,913) (3,149)Net cash from financing activities (99) (700)
Net increase in cash 23 123Cash at beginning of period 282 282Cash at end of period 305 405
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 1 2Distributions received from investment trusts* 389 388
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUNDS
Fixed Income Funds — 68.7%BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF 456,790 7,515 7,845BMO Mid Federal Bond Index ETF 823,800 13,891 14,501BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond Index
ETF 85,290 1,702 1,79723,108 24,143
U.S. Equity Fund — 30.7%BMO S&P 500 Index ETF 233,170 9,569 10,783
Total Investment Portfolio — 99.4% 32,677 34,926
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.6% 197Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 35,123
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO U.S. Balanced Growth GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 100/100 Class A Units, 100/100 Class F Units and 100/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
100/100 Class A Units December 2, 2013
100/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
100/100 Prestige Class Units October 1, 2014
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1,869 2,144Issued for cash 163 157Withdrawn during the period (159) (198)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,873 2,103
100/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 25 19Issued for cash — 3Withdrawn during the period (18) —Units issued and outstanding, end of period 7 22
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1,066 1,217Issued for cash 55 61Withdrawn during the period (51) (86)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,070 1,192
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
Financial instruments risk
The Fund’s objective is to achieve long term capital growth and income. The Fund invests primarily in exchange traded funds that seek to provide broad exposure to publicly listed U.S. companies balanced with high quality Canadian fixed income securities or cash equivalents.
Financial instruments risk of the underlying funds
The Fund is indirectly exposed to currency risk, interest rate risk, other market risk and credit risk through its investment in the underlying funds to the extent the underlying funds were exposed to these risks.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 34,926 — — 34,926
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 34,991 — — 34,991
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF 7,845 3,776BMO Mid Federal Bond Index ETF 14,501 6,985BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond
Index ETF 1,797 922BMO S&P 500 Index ETF 10,783 23,308Total 34,926 34,991
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF 0.79% 0.39%BMO Mid Federal Bond Index ETF 2.86% 1.32%BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond
Index ETF 0.10% 0.06%BMO S&P 500 Index ETF 0.11% 0.26%
BMO U.S. Balanced Growth GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 10 1,605Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1,883 2,115
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.01 0.76
100/100 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 11 16Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 11 21
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.95 0.74
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 48 927Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1,055 1,212
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.05 0.76
Brokerage commissions
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
For the periods ended ($) ($)
Total brokerage amounts paid 16 10Total brokerage amounts paid to related
parties 5 2For spacing purposesThe Company may select brokers who charge a commission in “soft dollars” if they determine in good faith that the commission is reasonable in relation to the order execution and research services utilized. There were no ascertainable soft dollars paid or payable to dealers by the Fund during the periods.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Holdings in Investment FundsFixed Income Funds 68.7% 33.2%U.S. Equity Fund 30.7% 66.3%
Other Assets less Liabilities 0.6% 0.5%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO U.S. Balanced Growth GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO U.S. Balanced Growth GIF(3) 100/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 22,503 22,417 23,073 19,761 26,936 26,745Net asset value per
unit(1) $ 12.01 12.00 10.76 10.82 10.41 10.50Units issued and
outstanding (000's)(1) 1,873 1,869 2,144 1,826 2,586 2,548
Management fees % 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50†
Management expense ratio(2) % 3.08 3.09 3.08 3.09 3.09 3.12
Management expense ratio before waivers % 3.08 3.09 3.08 3.09 3.09 3.12
Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 58.56 48.16 83.77 27.81 101.48 51.12
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO U.S. Balanced Growth GIF(3) 100/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 83 283 187Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.30 11.23 9.96Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 7 25 19Management fees % 0.50 0.50 0.50Management expense ratio(2) % 2.01 2.01 2.01Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.01 2.01 2.01Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 58.56 48.16 83.77
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO U.S. Balanced Growth GIF(3) 100/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 12,537 12,450 12,704 10,724 10,133 7,727Net asset value per
unit(1) $ 11.72 11.68 10.44 10.45 10.02 10.05Units issued and
outstanding (000's)(1) 1,070 1,066 1,217 1,026 1,012 769
Management fees % 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15††
Management expense ratio(2) % 2.69 2.70 2.67 2.64 2.64 2.68
Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.69 2.70 2.67 2.64 2.64 2.68
Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 58.56 48.16 83.77 27.81 101.48 51.12
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 1, 2015, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.55% to 1.50%.†† Effective May 1, 2015, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.20% to 1.15%.
BMO Canadian Balanced Growth GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 161 117Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 14,988 15,643Subscriptions receivable 0 0Distribution receivable from investment trusts 55 96Total assets 15,204 15,856
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESPayable for investments purchased 10 —Redemptions payable 5 8Accrued expenses 99 111Total liabilities 114 119Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 15,090 15,737Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners100/100 Class A Units 9,183 9,612100/100 Class F Units 201 341100/100 Prestige Class Units 5,706 5,784
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 100/100 Class A Units $ 10.39 $ 10.87100/100 Class F Units $ 10.29 $ 10.70100/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.02 $ 10.42
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 0 1Distributions received from investment trusts 189 237Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized (loss) gain (625) 153Change in unrealized (depreciation)
appreciation (7) 1,235Net (loss) gain in fair value of investments and
derivatives (443) 1,626Total (loss) income (443) 1,626
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 98 111Fixed administration fees (note 7) 21 23Insurance fees (note 7) 85 95Commissions and other portfolio transaction
costs (note 8) 7 4Total expenses 211 233
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (654) 1,393
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners100/100 Class A Units (433) 797100/100 Class F Units (3) 23100/100 Prestige Class Units (218) 573
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)100/100 Class A Units (0.49) 0.86100/100 Class F Units (0.14) 0.85100/100 Prestige Class Units (0.39) 0.84
BMO Canadian Balanced Growth GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 9,612 9,259(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (433) 797
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 (history1)
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,015 894Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,011) (1,239)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 4 (345)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (429) 452
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 9,183 9,711
100/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 341 244(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (3) 23
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 (histo1ry)
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 35Withdrawal of withdrawable units (137) —Net (decrease) increase from withdrawable
unit transactions (137) 35
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (140) 58
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 201 302
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 5,784 6,476(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (218) 573
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 (his1tory)
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 452 377Withdrawal of withdrawable units (312) (682)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 140 (304)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (78) 269
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 5,706 6,745
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 15,737 15,979(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (654) 1,393
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,467 1,307Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,460) (1,921)Net Increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 7 (614)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (647) 779
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 15,090 16,758
BMO Canadian Balanced Growth GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (654) 1,393Adjustments for:
Net realized loss (gain) on sale of investments and derivatives 625 (153)
Change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments and derivatives 7 (1,235)
Decrease in distribution receivable from investment trusts 41 6
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses (12) 4Purchases of investments (6,672) (3,565)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 6,705 4,191
Net cash from operating activities 40 641Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 960 1,307Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (956) (1,938)Net cash from financing activities 4 (631)
Net increase in cash 44 10Cash at beginning of period 117 106Cash at end of period 161 116
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 0 1Distributions received from investment trusts* 230 243
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUNDS
Canadian Equity Fund — 20.0%BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF 144,730 3,028 3,021
Fixed Income Funds — 74.2%BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF 211,130 3,281 3,626BMO Mid Federal Bond Index ETF 381,530 6,417 6,716BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond Index
ETF 40,570 802 85510,500 11,197
International Equity Fund — 2.1%BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF 17,930 316 316
U.S. Equity Fund — 3.0%BMO S&P 500 Index ETF 9,820 386 454
Total Investment Portfolio — 99.3% 14,230 14,988
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.7% 102Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 15,090
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Canadian Balanced Growth GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 100/100 Class A Units, 100/100 Class F Units and 100/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
100/100 Class A Units December 2, 2013
100/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
100/100 Prestige Class Units October 1, 2014
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 883 938Issued for cash 96 86Withdrawn during the period (95) (118)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 884 906
100/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 32 25Issued for cash — 4Withdrawn during the period (12) —Units issued and outstanding, end of period 20 29
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 556 689Issued for cash 44 38Withdrawn during the period (30) (68)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 570 659
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 10
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
Financial instruments risk
The Fund’s objective is to achieve long term capital growth and income. The Fund invests primarily in exchange traded funds that invest in Canadian equity and fixed income securities.
Financial instruments risk of the underlying funds
The Fund is indirectly exposed to currency risk, interest rate risk, other market risk, and credit risk through its investments in the underlying funds to the extent the underlying funds were exposed to these risks.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 14,988 — — 14,988
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 15,643 — — 15,643
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF 3,626 2,263BMO Mid Federal Bond Index ETF 6,716 4,157BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond
Index ETF 855 537BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF 316 691BMO S&P 500 Index ETF 454 1,041BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index
ETF 3,021 6,954Total 14,988 15,643
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF 0.36% 0.23%BMO Mid Federal Bond Index ETF 1.32% 0.79%BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond
Index ETF 0.05% 0.04%BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF 0.01% 0.02%BMO S&P 500 Index ETF 0.00% 0.01%BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index
ETF 0.08% 0.17%
BMO Canadian Balanced Growth GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (433) 797Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 882 926
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.49) 0.86
100/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (3) 23Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 22 28
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.14) 0.85
100/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (218) 573Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 553 685
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.39) 0.84
Brokerage commissions
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
For the periods ended ($) ($)
Total brokerage amounts paid 7 4Total brokerage amounts paid to related
parties 2 1For spacing purposesThe Company may select brokers who charge a commission in “soft dollars” if they determine in good faith that the commission is reasonable in relation to the order execution and research services utilized. There were no ascertainable soft dollars paid or payable to dealers by the Fund during the periods.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Holdings in Investment FundsCanadian Equity Fund 20.0% 44.2%Fixed Income Funds 74.2% 44.2%International Equity Fund 2.1% 4.4%U.S. Equity Fund 3.0% 6.6%
Other Assets less Liabilities 0.7% 0.6%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Canadian Balanced Growth GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Canadian Balanced Growth GIF(3) 100/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 9,183 9,612 9,259 11,092 17,529 14,895Net asset value per
unit(1) $ 10.39 10.87 9.86 10.48 10.26 9.93Units issued and
outstanding (000's)(1) 884 883 938 1,058 1,708 1,500
Management fees % 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50†
Management expense ratio(2) % 3.08 3.08 3.08 3.07 3.06 3.19
Management expense ratio before waivers % 3.08 3.08 3.08 3.07 3.06 3.19
Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 44.74 35.07 39.73 28.55 52.00 52.01
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Canadian Balanced Growth GIF(3) 100/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 201 341 244Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.29 10.70 9.60Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 20 32 25Management fees % 0.50 0.50 0.50Management expense ratio(2) % 2.01 2.01 2.01Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.01 2.01 2.01Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 44.74 35.07 39.73
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Canadian Balanced Growth GIF(3) 100/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 5,706 5,784 6,476 10,095 5,470 3,631Net asset value per
unit(1) $ 10.02 10.42 9.42 9.97 9.75 9.39Units issued and
outstanding (000's)(1) 570 556 689 1,013 562 387
Management fees % 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15 1.15††
Management expense ratio(2) % 2.69 2.68 2.64 2.66 2.66 2.68
Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.69 2.68 2.64 2.66 2.66 2.68
Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 44.74 35.07 39.73 28.35 52.00 52.01
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 1, 2015, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.55% to 1.50%.†† Effective May 1, 2015, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.20% to 1.15%.
BMO Canadian Income Strategy GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 70
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 66 59Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 6,216 6,241Subscriptions receivable 0 —Distribution receivable from investment trusts 20 27Total assets 6,302 6,327
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESPayable for investments purchased 4 —Redemptions payable 7 1Accrued expenses 40 42Total liabilities 51 43Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 6,251 6,284Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners100/100 Class A Units 3,963 4,230100/100 Class F Units 11 11100/100 Prestige Class Units 2,277 2,043
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 100/100 Class A Units $ 10.44 $ 10.60100/100 Class F Units $ 10.73 $ 10.82100/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.19 $ 10.30
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 0 0Distributions received from investment trusts 85 90Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized gain 55 19Change in unrealized (depreciation)
appreciation (137) 447Net gain in fair value of investments and
derivatives 3 556Total income 3 556
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 45 47Fixed administration fees (note 7) 8 9Insurance fees (note 7) 27 27Interest charges 0 0Commissions and other portfolio transaction
costs (note 8) 3 1Total expenses 83 84
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (80) 472
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners100/100 Class A Units (64) 335100/100 Class F Units (0) 1100/100 Prestige Class Units (16) 136
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)100/100 Class A Units (0.17) 0.76100/100 Class F Units (0.09) 0.81100/100 Prestige Class Units (0.08) 0.72
BMO Canadian Income Strategy GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 4,230 4,452(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (64) 335
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 292 392Withdrawal of withdrawable units (495) (678)Net decrease from withdrawable unit
transactions (203) (286)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (267) 49
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3,963 4,501
100/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 10(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (0) 1
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (0) 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11 11
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 2,043 1,739(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (16) 136
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 272 260Withdrawal of withdrawable units (22) (151)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 250 109
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 234 245
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,277 1,984
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 6,284 6,201(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (80) 472
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 564 652Withdrawal of withdrawable units (517) (829)Net Increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 47 (177)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (33) 295
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 6,251 6,496
BMO Canadian Income Strategy GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 72
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (80) 472Adjustments for:
Net realized gain on sale of investments and derivatives (55) (19)
Change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments and derivatives 137 (447)
Decrease in distribution receivable from investment trusts 7 3
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses (2) 2Purchases of investments (2,568) (853)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 2,515 1,013
Net cash from operating activities (46) 171Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 412 651Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (359) (830)Net cash from financing activities 53 (179)
Net increase (decrease) in cash 7 (8)Cash at beginning of period 59 58Cash at end of period 66 50
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 0 0Distributions received from investment trusts* 92 93Interest expense paid* 0 0
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUNDS
Canadian Equity Funds — 17.5%BMO Canadian Dividend ETF 13,860 222 194BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF 4,755 121 113BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF 4,480 102 89BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF 4,375 75 89BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF 11,795 125 97BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF 6,340 194 193BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF 15,660 322 327
1,161 1,102
Fixed Income Funds — 71.3%BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF 84,310 1,382 1,448BMO Mid Federal Bond Index ETF 151,850 2,558 2,673BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond Index
ETF 15,790 320 3334,260 4,454
International Equity Fund — 4.2%BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF 14,810 260 261
U.S. Equity Fund — 6.4%BMO S&P 500 Index ETF 8,620 328 399
Total Investment Portfolio — 99.4% 6,009 6,216
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.6% 35Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 6,251
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Canadian Income Strategy GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
73 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 100/100 Class A Units, 100/100 Class F Units and 100/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
100/100 Class A Units December 2, 2013
100/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
100/100 Prestige Class Units October 1, 2014
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 399 461Issued for cash 28 38Withdrawn during the period (47) (67)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 380 433
100/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 198 186Issued for cash 28 26Withdrawn during the period (2) (16)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 224 196
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
Financial instruments risk
The Fund’s objective is to achieve long term capital growth and monthly income. The Fund invests primarily in exchange traded funds that invest in Canadian income-generating securities: dividend-paying common stocks, preferred shares, income trusts, balanced with high quality fixed income securities or cash equivalents.
Financial instruments risk of the underlying funds
The Fund is indirectly exposed to currency risk, interest rate risk, other market risk, and credit risk through its investment in the underlying funds to the extent the underlying funds were exposed to these risks.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 6,216 — — 6,216
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 6,241 — — 6,241
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Canadian Dividend ETF 194 369BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF 113 218BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF 89 169BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF 89 164BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF 97 181BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF 193 369BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF 1,448 943BMO Mid Federal Bond Index ETF 2,673 1,737BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond
Index ETF 333 215BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF 261 501BMO S&P 500 Index ETF 399 754BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index
ETF 327 621Total 6,216 6,241
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Canadian Dividend ETF 0.05% 0.08%BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF 0.01% 0.02%BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF 0.02% 0.03%BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF 0.03% 0.06%BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF 0.01% 0.01%BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF 0.01% 0.02%
BMO Canadian Income Strategy GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 74
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund’s Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF 0.14% 0.10%BMO Mid Federal Bond Index ETF 0.53% 0.33%BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond
Index ETF 0.02% 0.01%BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF 0.01% 0.01%BMO S&P 500 Index ETF 0.00% 0.01%BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index
ETF 0.01% 0.02%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (64) 335Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 386 442
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.17) 0.76
100/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (0) 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.09) 0.81
100/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (16) 136Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 210 189
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.08) 0.72
Brokerage commissions
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
For the periods ended ($) ($)
Total brokerage amounts paid 3 1Total brokerage amounts paid to related
parties 1 0For spacing purposesThe Company may select brokers who charge a commission in “soft dollars” if they determine in good faith that the commission is reasonable in relation to the order execution and research services utilized. There were no ascertainable soft dollars paid or payable to dealers by the Fund during the periods.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Holdings in Investment FundsCanadian Equity Funds 17.5% 30.4%Fixed Income Funds 71.3% 48.9%International Equity Fund 4.2% 8.0%U.S. Equity Fund 6.4% 12.0%
Other Assets less Liabilities 0.6% 0.7%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Canadian Income Strategy GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Canadian Income Strategy GIF(3) 100/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 3,963 4,230 4,452 5,104 6,904 6,826Net asset value per
unit(1) $ 10.44 10.60 9.67 10.09 9.83 9.71Units issued and
outstanding (000's)(1) 380 399 461 506 702 703
Management fees % 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.70Management
expense ratio(2) % 3.01 3.01 3.01 3.04 3.04 3.04Management
expense ratio before waivers % 3.01 3.01 3.01 3.04 3.04 3.04
Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 41.01 24.31 30.75 30.91 73.64 38.96
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Canadian Income Strategy GIF(3) 100/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11 11 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.73 10.82 9.77Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.70 0.70 0.70Management expense ratio(2) % 1.95 1.95 1.93Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.95 1.95 1.93Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 41.01 24.31 30.75
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Canadian Income Strategy GIF(3) 100/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 2,277 2,043 1,739 2,275 2,138 1,666Net asset value per
unit(1) $ 10.19 10.30 9.37 9.75 9.47 9.30Units issued and
outstanding (000's)(1) 224 198 186 233 226 179
Management fees % 1.35 1.35 1.35 1.35 1.35 1.35Management
expense ratio(2) % 2.67 2.67 2.64 2.64 2.63 2.61Management
expense ratio before waivers % 2.67 2.67 2.64 2.64 2.63 2.61
Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 41.01 24.31 30.75 30.91 73.64 38.96
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity ETF GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 76
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 207 485Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 41,985 34,580Subscriptions receivable 97 117Distribution receivable from investment trusts 192 142Total assets 42,481 35,324
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESPayable for investments purchased — 47Redemptions payable 36 1Accrued expenses 248 191Total liabilities 284 239Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 42,197 35,085Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 7,741 7,26875/100 Class A Units 17,856 15,40675/75 Class F Units 12 1375/100 Class F Units 59 6175/75 Prestige Class Units 5,285 4,05675/100 Prestige Class Units 11,244 8,281
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 12.56 $ 13.1675/100 Class A Units $ 12.39 $ 13.0175/75 Class F Units $ 12.38 $ 12.9175/100 Class F Units $ 12.28 $ 12.8375/75 Prestige Class Units $ 10.18 $ 10.6975/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.15 $ 10.66
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEDistributions received from investment trusts 378 183Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized gain (loss) 58 (101)Change in unrealized (depreciation)
appreciation (1,986) 2,110Net (loss) gain in fair value of investments and
derivatives (1,550) 2,192Total (loss) income (1,550) 2,192
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 254 137Fixed administration fees (note 7) 56 29Insurance fees (note 7) 168 84Interest charges 0 —Commissions and other portfolio transaction
costs (note 8) 3 1Total expenses 481 251
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (2,031) 1,941
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units (395) 68075/100 Class A Units (932) 1,18275/75 Class F Units (1) 175/100 Class F Units (2) 175/75 Prestige Class Units (147) 2975/100 Prestige Class Units (554) 48
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units (0.67) 1.1675/100 Class A Units (0.68) 1.1375/75 Class F Units (0.53) 1.2075/100 Class F Units (0.55) 0.8275/75 Prestige Class Units (0.27) 0.1875/100 Prestige Class Units (0.57) 0.17
BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity ETF GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
77 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 7,268 6,619(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (395) 680
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 4,764 1,917Withdrawal of withdrawable units (3,896) (3,671)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 868 (1,754)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 473 (1,074)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 7,741 5,545
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 15,406 11,678(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (932) 1,182
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 8,822 3,175Withdrawal of withdrawable units (5,440) (6,217)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 3,382 (3,042)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,450 (1,860)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 17,856 9,818
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 13 11(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 1
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1) 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 12 12
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 61 11(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (2) 1
Withdrawable unit transactions – 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 45Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions — 45
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (2) 46
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 59 57
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 4,056 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (147) 29
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3,145 3,059Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,769) (2)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,376 3,057
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,229 3,086
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 5,285 3,086
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 8,281 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (554) 48
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3,892 5,115Withdrawal of withdrawable units (375) (57)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 3,517 5,058
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,963 5,106
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11,244 5,106
BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity ETF GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 78
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 35,085 18,319(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (2,031) 1,941
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 20,623 13,311Withdrawal of withdrawable units (11,480) (9,947)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 9,143 3,364
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 7,112 5,305
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 42,197 23,624
BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity ETF GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
79 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (2,031) 1,941Adjustments for:
Net realized (gain) loss on sale of investments and derivatives (58) 101
Change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments and derivatives 1,986 (2,110)
(Increase) decrease in distribution receivable from investment trusts (50) 14
Increase in accrued expenses 57 23Purchases of investments (11,058) (3,901)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 1,678 829
Net cash from operating activities (9,476) (3,103)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 13,763 13,178Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (4,565) (9,892)Net cash from financing activities 9,198 3,286
Net (decrease) increase in cash (278) 183Cash at beginning of period 485 93Cash at end of period 207 276
Supplementary Information:Distributions received from investment trusts* 328 197Interest expense paid* 0 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
U.S. Equity Fund — 99.5%BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF 1,130,600 40,143 41,985
Total Investment Portfolio — 99.5% 40,143 41,985
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.5% 212Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 42,197
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity ETF GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 80
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units and 75/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/100 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 552 592Issued for cash 375 159Withdrawn during the period (311) (302)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 616 449
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1,184 1,052Issued for cash 682 265Withdrawn during the period (425) (515)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,441 802
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 5 1Issued for cash — 4Units issued and outstanding, end of period 5 5
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 380 —Issued for cash 312 308Withdrawn during the period (173) (0)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 519 308
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 777 —Issued for cash 367 515Withdrawn during the period (36) (5)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,108 510
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 12
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 12
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 13
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 13
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 11
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 11
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to provide exposure to the performance of a portfolio of U.S. stocks with potential for long-term capital growth. The securities of the underlying fund will be selected from the large capitalization of U.S. equity universe. The securities that have the lowest sensitivity to market movements (beta) will be selected for the portfolio and they will be weighted so that a higher allocation is given to securities with lower betas, although any investment in a single issuer will be made only in accordance with applicable Canadian securities legislation.
Currency risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk is summarized in the tables below. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principle (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any).
As at June 30, 2020
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
U.S. Dollar 262 41,948 — 42,210 100.0
Boder line
As at December 31, 2019
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
U.S. Dollar 191 — 34,561 34,752 99.1
Boder line
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, respectively, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased,
BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity ETF GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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respectively, by approximately $2,111 (December 31, 2019 — $1,738). In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, S&P 500 Index (CAD), had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $3,490 (December 31, 2019 — $2,249). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 41,985 — — 41,985
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 34,580 — — 34,580
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF 41,985 34,580
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF 2.56% 2.10%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (395) 680Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 588 584
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.67) 1.16
75/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (932) 1,182Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1,372 1,043
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.68) 1.13
75/75 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.53) 1.20
75/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (2) 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 5 2
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.55) 0.82
BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity ETF GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 82
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (147) 29Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 535 162
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.27) 0.18
75/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (554) 48Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 978 280
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.57) 0.17
Brokerage commissions
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
For the periods ended ($) ($)
Total brokerage amounts paid 3 1Total brokerage amounts paid to related
parties 1 0For spacing purposesThe Company may select brokers who charge a commission in "soft dollars" if they determine in good faith that the commission is reasonable in relation to the order execution and research services utilized. There were no ascertainable soft dollars paid or payable to dealers by the Fund during the periods.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
EquitiesCommunication Services 1.5% 1.3%Consumer Discretionary 12.2% 12.0%Consumer Staples 18.9% 15.2%Financials 14.2% 14.7%Health Care 11.7% 11.3%Industrials 10.7% 10.5%Materials 1.4% 1.3%Real Estate 7.2% 7.8%Utilities 21.6% 24.4%
Other Assets less Liabilities 0.6% 1.5%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity ETF GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 7,741 7,268 6,619 3,677 866Net asset value per unit(1) $ 12.56 13.16 11.19 10.55 10.27Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 616 552 592 349 84Management fees % 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50Management expense ratio(2) % 2.53 2.54 2.55 2.57 2.57Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.53 2.54 2.55 2.57 2.57Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.20 4.51 11.54 7.57 5.93
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 17,856 15,406 11,678 8,629 2,654Net asset value per unit(1) $ 12.39 13.01 11.10 10.50 10.25Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 1,441 1,184 1,052 822 259Management fees % 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.50Management expense ratio(2) % 2.89 2.89 2.90 2.91 2.92Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.89 2.89 2.90 2.91 2.92Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.20 4.51 11.54 7.57 5.93
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 12 13 11Net asset value per unit(1) $ 12.38 12.91 10.85Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.50 0.50 0.50Management expense ratio(2) % 1.42 1.42 1.45Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.42 1.42 1.45Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.20 4.51 11.54
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 59 61 11Net asset value per unit(1) $ 12.28 12.83 10.83Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 5 5 1Management fees % 0.50 0.50 0.50Management expense ratio(2) % 1.80 1.80 1.81Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.80 1.80 1.81Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.20 4.51 11.54
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 5,285 4,056Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.18 10.69Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 519 380Management fees % 1.32 1.32Management expense ratio(2) % 2.36 2.36Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.36 2.36Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.20 4.51
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11,244 8,182Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.15 10.66Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1,108 777Management fees % 1.23† 1.32Management expense ratio(2) % 2.67 2.70Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.67 2.70Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 4.20 4.51
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning June 21, 2016 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2016.
(5) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.32% to 1.23%.
BMO North American Income Strategy GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 283 427Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 39,845 44,210Receivable for investments sold 1,482 —Subscriptions receivable 0 2Distribution receivable from investment trusts 126 216Total assets 41,736 44,855
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESPayable for investments purchased 1,392 —Redemptions payable 26 10Accrued expenses 250 286Total liabilities 1,668 296Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 40,068 44,559Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners100/100 Class A Units 24,032 27,209100/100 Class F Units 10 11100/100 Prestige Class Units 16,026 17,339
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 100/100 Class A Units $ 10.96 $ 11.63100/100 Class F Units $ 10.49 $ 11.06100/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.61 $ 11.22
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 1 2Distributions received from investment trusts 525 616Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized (loss) gain (567) 304Change in unrealized (depreciation)
appreciation (1,931) 3,306Net (loss) gain in fair value of investments and
derivatives (1,972) 4,228Total (loss) income (1,972) 4,228
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 300 329Fixed administration fees (note 7) 57 63Insurance fees (note 7) 166 182Interest charges 0 —Commissions and other portfolio transaction
costs (note 8) 20 5Total expenses 543 579
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (2,515) 3,649
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners100/100 Class A Units (1,566) 2,246100/100 Class F Units (1) 1100/100 Prestige Class Units (948) 1,402
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)100/100 Class A Units (0.70) 0.88100/100 Class F Units (0.57) 0.88100/100 Prestige Class Units (0.62) 0.85
BMO North American Income Strategy GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 27,209 27,548(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,566) 2,246
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 877 1,125Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,488) (3,092)Net decrease from withdrawable unit
transactions (1,611) (1,967)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (3,177) 279
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 24,032 27,827
100/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 10(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 1
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1) 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 10 11
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 17,339 16,496(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (948) 1,402
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 424 777Withdrawal of withdrawable units (789) (515)Net (decrease) increase from withdrawable
unit transactions (365) 262
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1,313) 1,664
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 16,026 18,160
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 44,559 44,054(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (2,515) 3,649
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,301 1,902Withdrawal of withdrawable units (3,277) (3,607)Net decrease from withdrawable unit
transactions (1,976) (1,705)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (4,491) 1,944
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 40,068 45,998
BMO North American Income Strategy GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 86
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (2,515) 3,649Adjustments for:
Net realized loss (gain) on sale of investments and derivatives 567 (304)
Change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments and derivatives 1,931 (3,306)
Decrease in distribution receivable from investment trusts 90 36
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses (36) 4Purchases of investments (17,947) (4,516)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 19,724 6,134
Net cash from operating activities 1,814 1,697Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 567 1,941Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (2,525) (3,602)Net cash from financing activities (1,958) (1,661)
Net (decrease) increase in cash (144) 36Cash at beginning of period 427 391Cash at end of period 283 427
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 1 2Distributions received from investment trusts* 615 652Interest expense paid* 0 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUNDS
Canadian Equity Funds — 13.4%BMO Canadian Dividend ETF 96,870 1,581 1,358BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF 22,765 552 450BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF 69,300 753 571BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF 37,110 1,132 1,129BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF 90,500 1,842 1,889
5,860 5,397
Fixed Income Funds — 71.3%BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF 540,390 8,817 9,281BMO Mid Federal Bond Index ETF 973,680 16,523 17,139BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond Index
ETF 100,970 2,045 2,12727,385 28,547
Global Equity Fund — 2.3%BMO Global Infrastructure Index ETF 24,740 916 911
International Equity Fund — 3.7%BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF 84,020 1,469 1,481
U.S. Equity Funds — 8.7%BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF 45,580 1,570 1,693BMO S&P 500 Index ETF 39,280 1,439 1,816
3,009 3,509
Total Investment Portfolio — 99.4% 38,639 39,845
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.6% 223Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 40,068
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO North American Income Strategy GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 100/100 Class A Units, 100/100 Class F Units and 100/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
100/100 Class A Units December 2, 2013
100/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
100/100 Prestige Class Units October 1, 2014
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 2,340 2,628Issued for cash 78 101Withdrawn during the period (226) (278)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 2,192 2,451
100/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1,546 1,637Issued for cash 36 73Withdrawn during the period (72) (49)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,510 1,661
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 10
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
Financial instruments risk
The Fund’s objective is to achieve long term capital growth and monthly income. The Fund invests primarily in exchange traded funds that invest in Canadian and U.S. income-generating securities: dividend-paying common stocks, preferred shares, income trusts, as well as high quality Canadian fixed income securities or cash equivalents.
Financial instruments risk of the underlying funds
The Fund is indirectly exposed to currency risk, interest rate risk, other market risk and credit risk through its investments in the underlying funds to the extent the underlying funds were exposed to these risks.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 39,845 — — 39,845
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 44,210 — — 44,210
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Canadian Dividend ETF 1,358 3,325BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF 450 1,112BMO Global Infrastructure Index ETF 911 2,199BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF 571 1,357BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF 1,129 2,766BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF 1,693 4,134BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF 9,281 5,378BMO Mid Federal Bond Index ETF 17,139 9,951BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond
Index ETF 2,127 1,295BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF 1,481 3,666BMO S&P 500 Index ETF 1,816 4,415BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index
ETF 1,889 4,612Total 39,845 44,210
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Canadian Dividend ETF 0.33% 0.72%BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF 0.09% 0.17%BMO Global Infrastructure Index ETF 0.01% 0.85%BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF 0.03% 0.06%BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF 0.05% 0.11%BMO Low Volatility US Equity ETF 0.10% 0.25%
BMO North American Income Strategy GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 88
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund’s Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Mid Corporate Bond Index ETF 0.93% 0.55%BMO Mid Federal Bond Index ETF 3.38% 1.88%BMO Mid-Term US IG Corporate Bond
Index ETF 0.12% 0.09%BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF 0.04% 0.11%BMO S&P 500 Index ETF 0.02% 0.05%BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index
ETF 0.05% 0.11%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,566) 2,246Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 2,246 2,539
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.70) 0.88
100/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.57) 0.88
100/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (948) 1,402Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1,541 1,644
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.62) 0.85
Brokerage commissions
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
For the periods ended ($) ($)
Total brokerage amounts paid 20 5Total brokerage amounts paid to related
parties 11 1For spacing purposesThe Company may select brokers who charge a commission in “soft dollars” if they determine in good faith that the commission is reasonable in relation to the order execution and research services utilized. There were no ascertainable soft dollars paid or payable to dealers by the Fund during the periods.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Holdings in Investment FundsCanadian Equity Funds 13.4% 26.6%Fixed Income Funds 71.3% 40.3%Global Equity Fund 2.3% 4.9%International Equity Fund 3.7% 8.2%U.S. Equity Funds 8.7% 19.2%
Other Assets less Liabilities 0.6% 0.8%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO North American Income Strategy GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO North American Income Strategy GIF(3) 100/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 24,032 27,209 27,548 32,419 46,371 40,293Net asset value per
unit(1) $ 10.96 11.63 10.48 10.84 10.55 10.30Units issued and
outstanding (000's)(1) 2,192 2,340 2,628 2,991 4,394 3,911
Management fees % 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.70 1.70Management
expense ratio(2) % 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.97 2.96 2.95Management
expense ratio before waivers % 2.95 2.95 2.95 2.97 2.96 2.95
Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 46.69 20.70 18.43 21.57 49.19 34.95
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO North American Income Strategy GIF(3) 100/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 10 11 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.49 11.06 9.87Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.70 0.70 0.70Management expense ratio(2) % 1.88 1.89 1.89Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.88 1.89 1.89Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 46.69 20.70 18.43
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO North American Income Strategy GIF(3) 100/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 16,026 17,339 16,496 19,877 16,130 11,609Net asset value per
unit(1) $ 10.61 11.22 10.08 10.38 10.07 9.79Units issued and
outstanding (000's)(1) 1,510 1,546 1,637 1,915 1,602 1,186
Management fees % 1.35 1.35 1.35 1.35 1.35 1.35Management
expense ratio(2) % 2.56 2.56 2.55 2.52 2.52 2.51Management
expense ratio before waivers % 2.56 2.56 2.55 2.52 2.52 2.51
Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 46.69 20.70 18.43 21.57 49.19 34.95
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 90
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 127 337Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 29,708 29,224Subscriptions receivable 32 129Distribution receivable from investment trusts 234 177Total assets 30,101 29,867
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESRedemptions payable 9 4Accrued expenses 169 159Total liabilities 178 163Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 29,923 29,704Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 7,724 8,40375/100 Class A Units 11,478 11,29475/75 Class F Units 52 5975/100 Class F Units 52 5975/75 Prestige Class Units 3,348 2,93175/100 Prestige Class Units 7,269 6,958
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 11.30 $ 12.7275/100 Class A Units $ 11.12 $ 12.5475/75 Class F Units $ 10.65 $ 11.9275/100 Class F Units $ 10.55 $ 11.8475/75 Prestige Class Units $ 9.36 $ 10.5275/100 Prestige Class Units $ 9.32 $ 10.49
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEDistributions received from investment trusts 465 241Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized loss (68) (64)Change in unrealized (depreciation)
appreciation (3,802) 2,485Net (loss) gain in fair value of investments and
derivatives (3,405) 2,662Total (loss) income (3,405) 2,662
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 189 119Fixed administration fees (note 7) 42 25Insurance fees (note 7) 117 72Interest charges 0 —Commissions and other portfolio transaction
costs (note 8) 2 1Total expenses 350 217
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (3,755) 2,445
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units (1,017) 85275/100 Class A Units (1,437) 1,52575/75 Class F Units (7) 875/100 Class F Units (7) 275/75 Prestige Class Units (375) 1575/100 Prestige Class Units (912) 43
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units (1.50) 1.6575/100 Class A Units (1.45) 1.6475/75 Class F Units (1.27) 1.5975/100 Class F Units (1.28) 1.2375/75 Prestige Class Units (1.09) 0.1875/100 Prestige Class Units (1.22) 0.17
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
91 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 8,403 5,381(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,017) 852
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 2,494 1,195Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,156) (1,779)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 338 (584)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (679) 268
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 7,724 5,649
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11,294 9,929(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,437) 1,525
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3,854 2,437Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,233) (5,794)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 1,621 (3,356)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 184 (1,831)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11,478 8,098
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 59 49(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (7) 8
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (7) 7
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 52 56
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 59 10(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (7) 2
Withdrawable unit transactions – 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 45Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions — 45
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (7) 47
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 52 57
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 2,931 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (375) 15
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,103 1,459Withdrawal of withdrawable units (311) (1)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 792 1,458
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 417 1,473
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3,348 1,473
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 6,958 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (912) 43
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,400 4,685Withdrawal of withdrawable units (177) (3)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,223 4,683
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 311 4,726
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 7,269 4,726
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 92
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 29,704 15,369(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (3,755) 2,445
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 8,851 9,822Withdrawal of withdrawable units (4,877) (7,576)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 3,974 2,246
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 219 4,690
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 29,923 20,059
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
93 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (3,755) 2,445Adjustments for:
Net realized loss on sale of investments and derivatives 68 64
Change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments and derivatives 3,802 (2,485)
Increase in distribution receivable from investment trusts (57) (19)
Increase in accrued expenses 10 21Purchases of investments (5,322) (2,632)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 968 562
Net cash from operating activities (4,286) (2,044)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 6,541 9,757Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (2,465) (7,564)Net cash from financing activities 4,076 2,193
Net (decrease) increase in cash (210) 149Cash at beginning of period 337 86Cash at end of period 127 235
Supplementary Information:Distributions received from investment trusts* 408 222Interest expense paid* 0 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Canadian Equity Fund — 99.3%BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF 976,645 31,386 29,708
Total Investment Portfolio — 99.3% 31,386 29,708
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.7% 215Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 29,923
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 94
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units 75/75 Prestige Class Units and 75/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/100 Class A Units June 21, 2016
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 661 504Issued for cash 207 101Withdrawn during the period (184) (147)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 684 458
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 901 939Issued for cash 318 209Withdrawn during the period (187) (483)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,032 665
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 5 5Units issued and outstanding, end of period 5 5
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 5 1Issued for cash — 4Units issued and outstanding, end of period 5 5
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 279 —Issued for cash 111 145Withdrawn during the period (32) (0)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 358 145
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 663 —Issued for cash 136 464Withdrawn during the period (19) (0)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 780 464
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 9
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 9
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 12
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 12
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 11
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to provide exposure to the performance of a portfolio of Canadian equities with the potential for long-term capital growth. The securities of the underlying fund will be selected from the largest and most liquid securities in Canada. The securities that have the lowest sensitivity to market movement (beta) will be selected for the underlying fund portfolio and it will be weighted so that a higher allocation is given to securities with lower one year beta, although any investment in a single issuer will be made only in accordance with applicable Canadian security legislation.
Currency risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk as the underlying fund invested primarily in Canadian securities.
Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index, had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $2,428 (December 31, 2019 — $1,940). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
95 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
Credit risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 29,708 — — 29,708
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 29,224 — — 29,224
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF 29,708 29,224
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF 1.23% 1.21%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,017) 852Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 678 517
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (1.50) 1.65
75/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,437) 1,525Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 994 930
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (1.45) 1.64
75/75 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (7) 8Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 5 5
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (1.27) 1.59
75/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (7) 2Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 5 2
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (1.28) 1.23
75/75 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (375) 15Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 346 83
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (1.09) 0.18
75/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (912) 43Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 747 247
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (1.22) 0.17
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 96
Brokerage commissions
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
For the periods ended ($) ($)
Total brokerage amounts paid 2 1Total brokerage amounts paid to related
parties 1 0For spacing purposesThe Company may select brokers who charge a commission in “soft dollars” if they determine in good faith that the commission is reasonable in relation to the order execution and research services utilized. There were no ascertainable soft dollars paid or payable to dealers by the Fund during the periods.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
EquitiesCommunication Services 11.1% 11.2%Consumer Discretionary 7.4% 7.4%Consumer Staples 14.1% 12.1%Energy 1.5% 1.5%Financials 24.4% 24.6%Industrials 6.7% 6.5%Information Technology 3.8% 4.0%Materials 6.0% 5.1%Real Estate 8.3% 10.3%Utilities 15.8% 15.6%
Other Assets less Liabilities 0.9% 1.7%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
97 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 7,724 8,403 5,381 4,184 772Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.30 12.72 10.68 11.22 10.34Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 684 661 504 373 75Management fees % 1.55 1.55 1.55 1.55 1.55Management expense ratio(2) % 2.54 2.55 2.55 2.57 2.57Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.54 2.55 2.55 2.57 2.57Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 3.24 4.49 12.94 7.23 6.84
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11,478 11,294 9,929 9,265 2,448Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.12 12.54 10.57 11.15 10.32Units issued and outstanding
(000's)(1) 1,032 901 939 831 237Management fees % 1.55 1.55 1.55 1.55 1.55Management expense ratio(2) % 2.94 2.95 2.96 2.97 2.97Management expense ratio
before waivers % 2.94 2.95 2.96 2.97 2.97Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 3.24 4.49 12.94 7.23 6.84
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 52 59 49Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.65 11.92 9.90Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 5 5 5Management fees % 0.55 0.55 0.55Management expense ratio(2) % 1.44 1.44 1.43Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.44 1.44 1.43Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 3.24 4.49 12.94
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 52 59 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.55 11.84 9.87Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 5 5 1Management fees % 0.55 0.55 0.55Management expense ratio(2) % 1.85 1.85 1.83Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.85 1.85 1.83Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 3.24 4.49 12.94
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 3,348 2,931Net asset value per unit(1) $ 9.36 10.52Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 358 279Management fees % 1.37 1.37Management expense ratio(2) % 2.35 2.34Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.35 2.34Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 3.24 4.49
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 7,269 6,958Net asset value per unit(1) $ 9.32 10.49Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 780 663Management fees % 1.28† 1.37Management expense ratio(2) % 2.72 2.75Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.72 2.75Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 3.24 4.49
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning June 21, 2016 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2016.
(5) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.37% to 1.28%.
BMO Monthly Income GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 98
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 971 1,073Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 56,512 50,829Subscriptions receivable 152 37Total assets 57,635 51,939
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESRedemptions payable 133 12Accrued expenses 396 363Total liabilities 529 375Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 57,106 51,564Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 4,123 3,77475/100 Class A Units 12,009 9,791100/100 Class A Units 15,551 14,96175/75 Class F Units 16 1775/100 Class F Units 43 44100/100 Class F Units 212 21775/75 Prestige Class Units 2,349 1,66075/100 Prestige Class Units 6,245 3,597100/100 Prestige Class Units 16,558 17,503
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 11.14 $ 11.4175/100 Class A Units $ 11.06 $ 11.34100/100 Class A Units $ 10.90 $ 11.2075/75 Class F Units $ 11.03 $ 11.2475/100 Class F Units $ 10.96 $ 11.18100/100 Class F Units $ 10.87 $ 11.1275/75 Prestige Class Units $ 10.17 $ 10.4275/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.15 $ 10.40100/100 Prestige Class Units $ 11.06 $ 11.35
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 4 7Distributions received from investment trusts 1,086 760Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized loss (7) (35)Change in unrealized (depreciation)
appreciation (1,829) 2,969Net (loss) gain in fair value of investments and
derivatives (746) 3,701Total (loss) income (746) 3,701
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 447 311Fixed administration fees (note 7) 76 53Insurance fees (note 7) 263 189Interest charges 0 —Total expenses 786 553
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1,532) 3,148
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units (93) 40575/100 Class A Units (302) 522100/100 Class A Units (422) 1,03075/75 Class F Units (1) 175/100 Class F Units (1) 2100/100 Class F Units (5) 175/75 Prestige Class Units (56) 2275/100 Prestige Class Units (182) 21100/100 Prestige Class Units (470) 1,144
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units (0.26) 0.9175/100 Class A Units (0.29) 0.92100/100 Class A Units (0.30) 0.8675/75 Class F Units (0.21) 0.9575/100 Class F Units (0.22) 0.86100/100 Class F Units (0.24) 0.9175/75 Prestige Class Units (0.27) 0.2375/100 Prestige Class Units (0.34) 0.21100/100 Prestige Class Units (0.31) 0.87
BMO Monthly Income GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
99 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 3,774 4,657 (Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (93 ) 405
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,787 583 Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,345 ) (2,256 )Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 442 (1,673 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 349 (1,268 )
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 4,123 3,389
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 9,791 5,910 (Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (302 ) 522
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 6,013 1,189 Withdrawal of withdrawable units (3,493 ) (2,921 )Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 2,520 (1,732 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,218 (1,210 )
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 12,009 4,700
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS (con’d)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 14,961 11,397 (Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (422 ) 1,030
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3,139 4,171 Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,127 ) (3,449 )Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,012 722
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 590 1,752
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 15,551 13,149
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 17 15 (Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1 ) 1
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1 ) 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 16 16
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 44 10 (Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1 ) 2
Withdrawable unit transactions – 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 20 Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions — 20
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1 ) 22
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 43 32
BMO Monthly Income GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 100
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS (con’d)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 217 10 (Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (5 ) 1
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (5 ) 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 212 11
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 1,660 — (Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (56 ) 22
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,126 2,040 Withdrawal of withdrawable units (381 ) (11 )Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 745 2,029
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 689 2,051
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,349 2,051
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 3,597 — (Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (182 ) 21
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3,013 1,988 Withdrawal of withdrawable units (183 ) (4 )Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 2,830 1,984
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,648 2,005
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 6,245 2,005
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS (con’d)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 17,503 12,669 (Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (470 ) 1,144
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,168 3,021 Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,643 ) (1,168 )Net (decrease) increase from withdrawable
unit transactions (475 ) 1,853
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (945 ) 2,997
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 16,558 15,666
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 51,564 34,668 (Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,532 ) 3,148
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 16,246 13,012 Withdrawal of withdrawable units (9,172 ) (9,809 )Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 7,074 3,203
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 5,542 6,351
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 57,106 41,019
BMO Monthly Income GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
101 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,532) 3,148Adjustments for:
Net realized loss on sale of investments and derivatives 7 35
Change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments and derivatives 1,829 (2,969)
Increase in accrued expenses 33 42Non-cash distributions from investment trusts (1,086) (760)Purchases of investments (7,183) (3,536)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 750 1,090
Net cash from operating activities (7,182) (2,950)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 10,874 12,549Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (3,794) (9,516)Net cash from financing activities 7,080 3,033
Net (decrease) increase in cash (102) 83Cash at beginning of period 1,073 687Cash at end of period 971 770
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 4 7Interest expense paid* 0 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Canadian Balanced Fund — 99.0%BMO Monthly Income Fund, Series I 6,296,337 57,467 56,512
Total Investment Portfolio — 99.0% 57,467 56,512
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.0% 594Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 57,106
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Monthly Income GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 102
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 100/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 100/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units, 75/100 Prestige Class Units and 100/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units January 6, 2017
75/100 Class A Units January 6, 2017
100/100 Class A Units January 6, 2017
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
100/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
100/100 Prestige Class Units January 6, 2017
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 331 460Issued for cash 157 54Withdrawn during the period (118) (207)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 370 307
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 863 586Issued for cash 531 111Withdrawn during the period (308) (269)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,086 428
100/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1,335 1,140Issued for cash 285 392Withdrawn during the period (193) (322)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,427 1,210
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 4 1Issued for cash — 2Units issued and outstanding, end of period 4 3
100/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 20 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 20 1
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 159 —Issued for cash 108 205Withdrawn during the period (36) (1)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 231 204
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 346 —Issued for cash 288 199Withdrawn during the period (19) (0)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 615 199
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1,543 1,257Issued for cash 102 280Withdrawn during the period (148) (111)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,497 1,426
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Monthly Income Fund, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to provide a fixed monthly distribution and to preserve the capital invested. The underlying fund invests primarily in Canadian fixed income securities with higher-than-average yields, issued by the federal government, provincial governments, government agencies and corporations as well as preferred and common shares, real estate investment trusts, royalty trusts and other high-yielding investments. To enhance the yield, the underlying fund may also invest in Canadian or foreign lower rated or unrated securities and derivative instruments with options, futures and forward contracts.
BMO Monthly Income GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
103 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
Currency risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk is summarized in the tables below. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principle (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any).
As at June 30, 2020
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Australian Dollar 7 195 — 202 0.4Danish Krone 1 73 — 74 0.1Euro 2 448 — 450 0.8Hong Kong Dollar 1 68 — 69 0.1Israeli Shekel 0 21 — 21 0.0Japanese Yen 9 501 — 510 0.9New Zealand Dollar 0 7 — 7 0.0Norwegian Krone 0 12 — 12 0.0Pound Sterling 5 260 — 265 0.5Singapore Dollar 0 — — 0 0.0Swedish Krona 0 52 — 52 0.1Swiss Franc 4 141 — 145 0.3U.S. Dollar 98 8,868 (29) 8,937 15.6Total 127 10,646 (29) 10,744 18.8Boder line
As at December 31, 2019
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Australian Dollar 1 53 — 54 0.1Danish Krone — 19 — 19 0.0Euro 1 164 — 165 0.3Hong Kong Dollar — 27 — 27 0.1Israeli Shekel — 7 — 7 0.0Japanese Yen 2 132 — 134 0.3New Zealand Dollar — 2 — 2 0.0Norwegian Krone — 7 — 7 0.0Pound Sterling 3 83 — 86 0.2Singapore Dollar — 3 — 3 0.0Swedish Krona — 21 — 21 0.0Swiss Franc 1 51 — 52 0.1U.S. Dollar 109 7,592 (26) 7,675 14.9Total 117 8,161 (26) 8,252 16.0Boder line
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, respectively, with all other variables held constant, the
Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased, respectively, by approximately $537 (December 31, 2019 — $413). In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
Interest rate risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk, by remaining term to maturity, is summarized in the following table:
Interest Rate Exposure as at
Number of yearsJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Less than one year 1,921 2,137One to three years 2,656 3,699Three to five years 4,634 2,927Five to ten years 6,838 7,302Greater than ten years 7,460 6,059Total 23,509 22,124
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, if the prevailing interest rates had been raised or lowered by 1%, assuming a parallel shift in the yield curve, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased, respectively, by approximately $1,838 (December 31, 2019 — $1,702). The Fund's interest rate sensitivity was determined based on portfolio weighted duration. In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, composed of 50% S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index and 50% FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $5,549 (December 31, 2019 — $4,819). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk, grouped by credit ratings, is summarized in the following table:
BMO Monthly Income GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 104
As a % of Net Assets as at
Credit RatingJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
R-1 High 0.7 2.7R-1 Mid — 0.4R-1 Low — 0.2AAA 6.6 8.8AA 6.4 8.5A 16.3 14.2BBB 10.8 7.8BB 0.4 0.4Total 41.2 43.0
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 56,512 — — 56,512
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 50,829 — — 50,829
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Monthly Income Fund, Series I 56,512 50,829
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Monthly Income Fund, Series I 1.37% 1.12%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (93) 405Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 360 446
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.26) 0.91
75/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (302) 522Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1,028 570
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.29) 0.92
100/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (422) 1,030Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1,391 1,191
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.30) 0.86
75/75 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.21) 0.95
75/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 2Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 4 3
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.22) 0.86
100/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (5) 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 20 1
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.24) 0.91
BMO Monthly Income GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
105 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (56) 22Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 207 95
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.27) 0.23
75/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (182) 21Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 538 102
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.34) 0.21
100/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (470) 1,144Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1,533 1,316
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.31) 0.87
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Money Market InvestmentsFederal 0.1% 2.7%Provincial 0.5% 0.4%Corporate —% 0.2%Municipal 0.1% —%
Canadian Bonds & DebenturesGovernment Bonds 5.5% 7.7%Provincial Bonds 10.4% 9.7%Corporate Bonds and Debentures 17.3% 16.3%Asset-Backed Securities 0.4% 0.1%
Foreign Bonds & DebenturesAustralia 0.4% 0.2%Belgium 0.2% 0.1%Germany 1.1% 1.0%United Kingdom 0.6% 0.5%United States 4.6% 4.0%
Canadian EquitiesCommunication Services 2.9% 3.5%
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Consumer Discretionary 0.2% 0.1%Consumer Staples 2.9% 2.9%Energy 4.0% 4.5%Financials 6.8% 6.6%Industrials 1.6% 1.0%Information Technology 0.6% 0.9%Materials 1.4% 1.7%Real Estate 5.6% 6.7%Utilities 6.1% 7.2%
Foreign EquitiesAustralia 0.4% 0.1%Belgium 0.0% 0.0%Denmark 0.1% 0.0%Finland 0.1% 0.0%France 0.2% 0.1%Germany 0.1% 0.3%Hong Kong 0.1% 0.0%Ireland 0.0% 0.0%Israel 0.0% 0.0%Italy 0.2% 0.1%Japan 0.9% 0.3%Luxembourg 0.0% —%Macau 0.0% 0.0%Netherlands 0.2% 0.1%New Zealand 0.0% 0.0%Norway 0.0% 0.0%Russia 0.0% 0.0%Singapore —% 0.0%Spain 0.1% 0.0%Sweden 0.1% 0.0%Switzerland 0.3% 0.1%United Kingdom 0.4% 0.3%United States 15.5% 14.8%
Holdings in Investment Funds 5.3% 3.6%Swaps
Credit Default Swaps 0.0% (0.0)%Other Assets less Liabilities 2.7% 2.2%
100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Monthly Income GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 106
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Monthly Income GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 4,123 3,774 4,657 3,958Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.14 11.41 10.12 10.43Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 370 331 460 379Management fees % 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60Management expense ratio(2) % 2.57 2.59 2.61 2.59Management expense ratio before
waivers % 2.57 2.59 2.61 2.59Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.39 5.64 6.71 2.08
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Monthly Income GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 12,009 9,791 5,910 4,988Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.06 11.34 10.08 10.41Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1,086 863 586 479Management fees % 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60Management expense ratio(2) % 2.83 2.83 2.78 2.76Management expense ratio before
waivers % 2.83 2.83 2.78 2.76Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.39 5.64 6.71 2.08
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Monthly Income GIF(3) 100/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 15,551 14,961 11,397 9,763Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.90 11.20 10.00 10.37Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1,427 1,335 1,140 941Management fees % 1.60 1.60 1.60 1.60Management expense ratio(2) % 3.23 3.21 3.20 3.20Management expense ratio before
waivers % 3.23 3.21 3.20 3.20Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.39 5.64 6.71 2.08
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Monthly Income GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 16 17 15Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.03 11.24 9.85Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.60 0.60 0.60Management expense ratio(2) % 1.47 1.47 1.47Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.47 1.47 1.47Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.39 5.64 6.71
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Monthly Income GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 43 44 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.96 11.18 9.83Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 4 4 1Management fees % 0.60 0.60 0.60Management expense ratio(2) % 1.75 1.75 1.75Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.75 1.75 1.75Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.39 5.64 6.71
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Monthly Income GIF(3) 100/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(5)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 212 217 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.87 11.12 9.81Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 20 20 1Management fees % 0.60 0.60 0.60Management expense ratio(2) % 2.12 2.13 2.12Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.12 2.13 2.12Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.39 5.64 6.71
(1) (2) BMO Monthly Income GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 2,349 1,660Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.17 10.42Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 231 159Management fees % 1.46 1.46Management expense ratio(2) % 2.44 2.44Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.44 2.44Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.39 5.64
BMO Monthly Income GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited) (cont’d)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
107 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
(1) (2) BMO Monthly Income GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 6,245 3,597Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.15 10.40Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 615 346Management fees % 1.37† 1.46Management expense ratio(2) % 2.70 2.72Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.70 2.72Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.39 5.64
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Monthly Income GIF(3) 100/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018 2017(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 16,558 17,503 12,669 8,983Net asset value per unit(1) $ 11.06 11.35 10.08 10.41Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1,497 1,543 1,257 863Management fees % 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25Management expense ratio(2) % 2.80 2.79 2.77 2.75Management expense ratio before
waivers % 2.80 2.79 2.77 2.75Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 1.39 5.64 6.71 2.08
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning January 6, 2017 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2017.
(5) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.46% to 1.37%.
BMO Asset Allocation GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 108
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 148 178Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 7,436 6,858Subscriptions receivable 64 —Total assets 7,648 7,036
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESPayable for investments purchased 25 —Redemptions payable 1 3Accrued expenses 50 48Total liabilities 76 51Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 7,572 6,985Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 460 50775/100 Class A Units 763 696100/100 Class A Units 1,484 1,29575/75 Class F Units 72 7375/100 Class F Units 11 11100/100 Class F Units 11 1175/75 Prestige Class Units 972 91575/100 Prestige Class Units 575 504100/100 Prestige Class Units 3,224 2,973
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 10.46 $ 10.6775/100 Class A Units $ 10.37 $ 10.60100/100 Class A Units $ 10.27 $ 10.5275/75 Class F Units $ 10.68 $ 10.8475/100 Class F Units $ 10.62 $ 10.79100/100 Class F Units $ 10.53 $ 10.7275/75 Prestige Class Units $ 10.12 $ 10.3275/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.10 $ 10.31100/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.40 $ 10.60
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income — 0Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized loss (17) (0)Change in unrealized (depreciation)
appreciation (20) 283Net (loss) gain in fair value of investments and
derivatives (37) 283Total (loss) income (37) 283
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 55 26Fixed administration fees (note 7) 10 5Insurance fees (note 7) 33 15Interest charges 0 0Total expenses 98 46
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (135) 237
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units (10) 3375/100 Class A Units (14) 44100/100 Class A Units (46) 6575/75 Class F Units (1) 275/100 Class F Units (0) 1100/100 Class F Units (0) 175/75 Prestige Class Units (21) 275/100 Prestige Class Units (5) 7100/100 Prestige Class Units (38) 82
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units (0.23) 0.7675/100 Class A Units (0.19) 0.74100/100 Class A Units (0.34) 0.8275/75 Class F Units (0.16) 0.6075/100 Class F Units (0.17) 0.94100/100 Class F Units (0.19) 0.9175/75 Prestige Class Units (0.22) 0.2975/100 Prestige Class Units (0.09) 0.31100/100 Prestige Class Units (0.13) 0.70
BMO Asset Allocation GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
109 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 507 279(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (10) 33
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 93 235Withdrawal of withdrawable units (130) (120)Net (decrease) increase from withdrawable
unit transactions (37) 115
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (47) 148
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 460 427
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 696 397(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (14) 44
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 174 466Withdrawal of withdrawable units (93) (446)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 81 20
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 67 64
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 763 461
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 1,295 603(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (46) 65
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 628 1,931Withdrawal of withdrawable units (393) (1,621)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 235 310
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 189 375
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,484 978
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 73 10(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 2
Withdrawable unit transactions – 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 59Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions — 59
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1) 61
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 72 71
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 10(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (0) 1
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (0) 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11 11
BMO Asset Allocation GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 110
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 9(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (0) 1
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (0) 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11 10
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 915 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (21) 2
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 84 120Withdrawal of withdrawable units (6) (1)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 78 119
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 57 121
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 972 121
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 504 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (5) 7
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 83 441Withdrawal of withdrawable units (7) —Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 76 441
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 71 448
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 575 448
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 2,973 668(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (38) 82
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 310 1,620Withdrawal of withdrawable units (21) (76)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 289 1,544
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 251 1,626
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3,224 2,294
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 6,985 1,976(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (135) 237
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,372 4,872Withdrawal of withdrawable units (650) (2,264)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 722 2,608
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 587 2,845
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 7,572 4,821
BMO Asset Allocation GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
111 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (135) 237Adjustments for:
Net realized loss on sale of investments and derivatives 17 0
Change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments and derivatives 20 (283)
Increase in accrued expenses 2 15Purchases of investments (775) (2,146)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 185 50
Net cash from operating activities (686) (2,127)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 830 3,879Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (174) (1,730)Net cash from financing activities 656 2,149
Net (decrease) increase in cash (30) 22Cash at beginning of period 178 63Cash at end of period 148 85
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* — 0Interest expense paid* 0 0
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Canadian Balanced Fund — 98.2%BMO Asset Allocation Fund, Series I 525,810 7,262 7,436
Total Investment Portfolio — 98.2% 7,262 7,436
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.8% 136Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 7,572
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Asset Allocation GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 112
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 100/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 100/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units, 75/100 Prestige Class Units and 100/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class A Units May 14, 2018
100/100 Class A Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
100/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
100/100 Prestige Class Units May 14, 2018
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 48 29Issued for cash 9 24Withdrawn during the period (13) (12)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 44 41
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 66 42Issued for cash 17 47Withdrawn during the period (9) (44)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 74 45
100/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 123 64Issued for cash 62 190Withdrawn during the period (40) (159)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 145 95
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 7 1Issued for cash — 6Units issued and outstanding, end of period 7 7
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
100/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 89 —Issued for cash 8 12Withdrawn during the period (1) (0)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 96 12
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 49 —Issued for cash 9 45Withdrawn during the period (1) —Units issued and outstanding, end of period 57 45
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 281 70Issued for cash 31 158Withdrawn during the period (2) (7)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 310 221
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
100/100 Class A Units 1,000 10
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 2,035 21
75/100 Prestige Class Units 2,029 21
100/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class A Units 1,000 10
75/100 Class A Units 1,000 10
100/100 Class A Units 1,000 11
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,035 11
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,029 11
100/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 11
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Asset Allocation Fund, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to provide a balance between income and growth in the value of the capital invested over the long term. The underlying fund invests in Canadian equities and fixed income securities.
BMO Asset Allocation GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
113 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
Currency risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk as the underlying fund invested primarily in Canadian securities.
Interest rate risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk, by remaining term to maturity, is summarized in the following table:
Interest Rate Exposure as at
Number of yearsJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Less than one year 219 180One to three years 303 308Three to five years 447 490Five to ten years 841 1,058Greater than ten years 934 851Total 2,744 2,887
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, if the prevailing interest rates had been raised or lowered by 1%, assuming a parallel shift in the yield curve, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased, respectively, by approximately $251 (December 31, 2019 — $235). The Fund's interest rate sensitivity was determined based on portfolio weighted duration. In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, composed of 50% S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index and 50% FTSE Canada Universe Bond Index, had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $744 (December 31, 2019 — $762). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk, grouped by credit ratings, is summarized in the following table:
As a % of Net Assets as at
Credit RatingJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
R-1 High 0.1 —R-1 Low 0.3 —AAA 6.3 6.7AA 4.4 8.0A 13.5 12.9BBB 17.1 12.7B 1.1 1.0Total 42.8 41.3
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 7,436 — — 7,436
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 6,858 — — 6,858
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Asset Allocation Fund, Series I 7,436 6,858
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Asset Allocation Fund, Series I 0.47% 0.41%
BMO Asset Allocation GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 114
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (10) 33Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 42 43
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.23) 0.76
75/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (14) 44Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 71 60
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.19) 0.74
100/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (46) 65Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 138 79
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.34) 0.82
75/75 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 2Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 7 4
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.16) 0.60
75/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (0) 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.17) 0.94
100/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (0) 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.19) 0.91
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (21) 2Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 95 6
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.22) 0.29
75/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (5) 7Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 52 23
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.09) 0.31
100/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (38) 82Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 296 117
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.13) 0.70
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Money Market InvestmentsFederal 0.1% 0.0%Provincial 0.3% 0.0%
Canadian Bonds & DebenturesFederal Bonds 5.2% 5.8%Provincial Bonds 10.3% 9.6%Corporate Bonds 19.9% 20.2%Asset-Backed Securities 0.2% 0.2%
Foreign Bonds & DebenturesAustralia 0.5% 0.2%Belgium 0.1% 0.1%Germany 0.3% 0.3%United Kingdom 0.4% 0.4%United States 5.5% 4.5%
Canadian EquitiesCommunication Services 2.3% 1.7%Consumer Discretionary 0.5% 1.4%Consumer Staples 2.1% 2.3%
BMO Asset Allocation GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
115 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Energy 4.2% 5.6%Financials 9.3% 11.2%Industrials 3.7% 4.7%Information Technology 2.5% 2.7%Materials 2.7% 3.2%Real Estate 1.5% 1.9%Utilities 1.2% 1.6%
Foreign EquitiesUnited States 0.5% 0.8%
Holdings in Investment Funds 23.5% 19.0%Swaps
Credit Default Swaps 0.0% (0.2)%Other Assets less Liabilities 3.2% 2.8%
100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Asset Allocation GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 116
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Asset Allocation GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 460 507 279Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.46 10.67 9.53Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 44 48 29Management fees % 1.60 1.60 1.60Management expense ratio(2) % 2.49 2.58 2.60Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.49 2.58 2.60Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.63 1.75 5.48
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Asset Allocation GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 763 696 397Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.37 10.60 9.49Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 74 66 42Management fees % 1.60 1.60 1.60Management expense ratio(2) % 2.81 2.84 2.84Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.81 2.84 2.84Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.63 1.75 5.48
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Asset Allocation GIF(3) 100/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 1,484 1,295 603Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.27 10.52 9.46Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 145 123 64Management fees % 1.60 1.60 1.60Management expense ratio(2) % 3.21 3.30 3.29Management expense ratio before waivers % 3.21 3.30 3.29Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.63 1.75 5.48
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Asset Allocation GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 72 73 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.68 10.84 9.57Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 7 7 1Management fees % 0.60 0.60 0.60Management expense ratio(2) % 1.47 1.47 1.47Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.47 1.47 1.47Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.63 1.75 5.48
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Asset Allocation GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11 11 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.62 10.79 9.56Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.60 0.60 0.60Management expense ratio(2) % 1.72 1.72 1.72Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.72 1.72 1.72Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.63 1.75 5.48
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Asset Allocation GIF(3) 100/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11 11 9Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.53 10.72 9.53Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.60 0.60 0.60Management expense ratio(2) % 2.12 2.12 2.12Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.12 2.12 2.12Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.63 1.75 5.48
(1) (2) BMO Asset Allocation GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 972 915Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.12 10.32Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 96 89Management fees % 1.46 1.46Management expense ratio(2) % 2.45 2.45Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.45 2.45Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.63 1.75
(1) (2) BMO Asset Allocation GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 575 504Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.10 10.31Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 57 49Management fees % 1.37† 1.46Management expense ratio(2) % 2.56 2.57Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.56 2.57Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.63 1.75
BMO Asset Allocation GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited) (cont’d)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
117 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Asset Allocation GIF(3) 100/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 3,224 2,973 668Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.40 10.60 9.49Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 310 281 70Management fees % 1.25 1.25 1.25Management expense ratio(2) % 2.77 2.86 2.86Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.77 2.86 2.86Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.63 1.75 5.48
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.46% to 1.37%.
BMO Dividend GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 118
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 458 458Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 26,938 20,948Subscriptions receivable 78 89Total assets 27,474 21,495
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESRedemptions payable 51 0Accrued expenses 185 130Total liabilities 236 130Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 27,238 21,365Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 2,955 2,46475/100 Class A Units 13,720 10,42675/75 Class F Units 51 5875/100 Class F Units 10 1175/75 Prestige Class Units 2,824 2,70575/100 Prestige Class Units 7,678 5,701
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 10.07 $ 11.3675/100 Class A Units $ 9.99 $ 11.2875/75 Class F Units $ 10.30 $ 11.5575/100 Class F Units $ 10.22 $ 11.4975/75 Prestige Class Units $ 9.32 $ 10.4975/100 Prestige Class Units $ 9.27 $ 10.47
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 2 0Distributions received from investment trusts 68 17Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized gain — 5Change in unrealized (depreciation)
appreciation (2,879) 817Net (loss) gain in fair value of investments and
derivatives (2,809) 839Total (loss) income (2,809) 839
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 211 54Fixed administration fees (note 7) 35 9Insurance fees (note 7) 113 26Interest charges 0 —Total expenses 359 89
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (3,168) 750
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units (298) 23175/100 Class A Units (1,644) 43575/75 Class F Units (7) 875/100 Class F Units (1) 275/75 Prestige Class Units (367) 2475/100 Prestige Class Units (851) 50
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units (1.17) 1.2175/100 Class A Units (1.31) 1.3275/75 Class F Units (1.25) 1.5975/100 Class F Units (1.26) 1.5775/75 Prestige Class Units (1.30) 0.3675/100 Prestige Class Units (1.23) 0.34
BMO Dividend GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 2,464 1,333(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (298) 231
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,846 1,609Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,057) (1,335)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 789 274
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 491 505
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,955 1,838
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 10,426 2,629(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,644) 435
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 8,831 2,869Withdrawal of withdrawable units (3,893) (3,042)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 4,938 (173)
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3,294 262
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 13,720 2,891
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 58 47(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (7) 8
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (7) 8
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 51 55
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 9(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 2
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1) 2
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 10 11
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 2,705 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (367) 24
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 772 1,244Withdrawal of withdrawable units (286) —Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 486 1,244
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 119 1,268
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,824 1,268
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 5,701 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (851) 50
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3,169 2,834Withdrawal of withdrawable units (341) (3)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 2,828 2,830
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,977 2,880
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 7,678 2,880
BMO Dividend GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 120
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 21,365 4,018(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (3,168) 750
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 14,618 8,555Withdrawal of withdrawable units (5,577) (4,380)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 9,041 4,175
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 5,873 4,925
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 27,238 8,943
BMO Dividend GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (3,168) 750Adjustments for:
Net realized gain on sale of investments and derivatives — (5)
Change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments and derivatives 2,879 (817)
Increase in accrued expenses 55 31Non-cash distributions from investment trusts (68) (17)Purchases of investments (8,801) (3,609)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments — 175
Net cash from operating activities (9,103) (3,492)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 10,693 8,201Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (1,590) (4,358)Net cash from financing activities 9,103 3,843
Net increase in cash 0 351Cash at beginning of period 458 43Cash at end of period 458 394
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 2 0Interest expense paid* 0 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Canadian Equity Fund — 98.9%BMO Dividend Fund, Series I 1,828,657 28,974 26,938
Total Investment Portfolio — 98.9% 28,974 26,938
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.1% 300Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 27,238
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Dividend GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units and 75/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class A Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 217 143Issued for cash 176 152Withdrawn during the period (100) (126)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 293 169
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 924 283Issued for cash 820 272Withdrawn during the period (371) (287)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,373 268
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 5 5Units issued and outstanding, end of period 5 5
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 258 —Issued for cash 78 127Withdrawn during the period (33) —Units issued and outstanding, end of period 303 127
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 544 —Issued for cash 321 288Withdrawn during the period (37) (0)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 828 288
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 10
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 10
75/75 Prestige Class Units 2,083 19
75/100 Prestige Class Units 2,078 19
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class A Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class A Units 1,000 11
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 12
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Dividend Fund, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to provide a high after-tax return, which includes dividend income and capital gains from growth in the capital invested. The underlying fund invests primarily in dividend-yielding common and preferred shares of established Canadian companies.
Currency risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk is summarized in the tables below. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principle (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any).
As at June 30, 2020
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
U.S. Dollar 137 4,841 (3,110) 1,868 6.9
Boder line
As at December 31, 2019
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
U.S. Dollar 40 3,696 (2,298) 1,438 6.7
Boder line
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, respectively, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased,
BMO Dividend GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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respectively, by approximately $93 (December 31, 2019 — $72). In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, S&P/TSX Composite Total Return Index, had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $2,527 (December 31, 2019 — $1,978). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 26,938 — — 26,938
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 20,948 — — 20,948
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Dividend Fund, Series I 26,938 20,948
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Dividend Fund, Series I 0.50% 0.35%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (298) 231Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 255 191
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (1.17) 1.21
75/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,644) 435Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1,259 329
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (1.31) 1.32
75/75 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (7) 8Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 5 5
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (1.25) 1.59
75/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1) 2Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (1.26) 1.57
BMO Dividend GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 124
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (367) 24Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 281 67
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (1.30) 0.36
75/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (851) 50Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 694 148
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (1.23) 0.34
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Money Market InvestmentsFederal —% 2.3%Provincial 1.8% 0.7%Municipal 0.1% 0.1%Corporate 0.1% 0.2%
EquitiesCommunication Services 4.2% 3.9%Consumer Discretionary 4.0% 4.9%Consumer Staples 2.6% 4.7%Energy 11.5% 12.0%Financials 36.3% 35.7%Health Care 1.9% 2.3%Industrials 10.3% 9.5%Information Technology 8.0% 6.9%Materials 1.2% 3.0%Real Estate 5.2% 3.3%Utilities 11.6% 8.2%
Other Assets less Liabilities 1.2% 2.3%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Dividend GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Dividend GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 2,955 2,464 1,333Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.07 11.36 9.33Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 293 217 143Management fees % 1.60 1.60 1.60Management expense ratio(2) % 2.63 2.72 2.73Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.63 2.72 2.73Portfolio turnover rate(3) % — 1.71 1.60
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Dividend GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 13,720 10,426 2,629Net asset value per unit(1) $ 9.99 11.28 9.30Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1,373 924 283Management fees % 1.60 1.60 1.60Management expense ratio(2) % 3.06 3.07 3.07Management expense ratio before waivers % 3.06 3.07 3.07Portfolio turnover rate(3) % — 1.71 1.60
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Dividend GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 51 58 47Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.30 11.55 9.38Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 5 5 5Management fees % 0.60 0.60 0.60Management expense ratio(2) % 1.62 1.62 1.62Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.62 1.62 1.62Portfolio turnover rate(3) % — 1.71 1.60
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Dividend GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 10 11 9Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.22 11.49 9.37Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.60 0.60 0.60Management expense ratio(2) % 1.96 1.95 1.95Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.96 1.95 1.95Portfolio turnover rate(3) % — 1.71 1.60
(1) (2) BMO Dividend GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 2,824 2,705Net asset value per unit(1) $ 9.32 10.49Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 303 258Management fees % 1.42 1.42Management expense ratio(2) % 2.54 2.54Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.54 2.54Portfolio turnover rate(3) % — 1.71
(1) (2) BMO Dividend GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 7,678 5,701Net asset value per unit(1) $ 9.27 10.47Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 828 544Management fees % 1.33† 1.42Management expense ratio(2) % 2.82 2.85Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.82 2.85Portfolio turnover rate(3) % — 1.71
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund. For the financial period-ended June 30, 2020, no sales of portfolio securities were made by the Fund. As a result the portfolio turnover rate for this period was zero.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.42% to 1.33%.
BMO Monthly High Income II GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 119 181Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 6,095 5,428Subscriptions receivable 0 10Total assets 6,214 5,619
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESRedemptions payable 2 3Accrued expenses 43 36Total liabilities 45 39Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 6,169 5,580Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 682 68975/100 Class A Units 3,439 3,46975/75 Class F Units 9 1175/100 Class F Units 8 1175/75 Prestige Class Units 694 65575/100 Prestige Class Units 1,337 745
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 8.43 $ 10.5875/100 Class A Units $ 8.43 $ 10.5275/75 Class F Units $ 8.69 $ 10.7775/100 Class F Units $ 8.63 $ 10.7175/75 Prestige Class Units $ 8.51 $ 10.5075/100 Prestige Class Units $ 8.42 $ 10.48
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 0 —Distributions received from investment trusts 153 35Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized (loss) gain (3) 1Change in unrealized (depreciation)
appreciation (1,422) 98Net (loss) gain in fair value of investments and
derivatives (1,272) 134Total (loss) income (1,272) 134
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 52 14Fixed administration fees (note 7) 8 2Insurance fees (note 7) 27 6Interest charges 0 —Total expenses 87 22
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1,359) 112
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units (160) 5675/100 Class A Units (794) 5275/75 Class F Units (2) 175/100 Class F Units (3) 175/75 Prestige Class Units (130) 075/100 Prestige Class Units (270) 2
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units (2.09) 0.8775/100 Class A Units (2.10) 0.7275/75 Class F Units (2.09) 1.0575/100 Class F Units (2.09) 1.0375/75 Prestige Class Units (1.82) 0.0075/100 Prestige Class Units (2.09) 0.12
BMO Monthly High Income II GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 689 535(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (160) 56
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 357 629Withdrawal of withdrawable units (204) (677)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 153 (48)
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (7) 8
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 682 543
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 3,469 459(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (794) 52
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,782 694Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,018) (472)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 764 222
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (30) 274
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3,439 733
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 9(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (2) 1
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (2) 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 9 10
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 9(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (3) 1
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (3) 1
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 8 10
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 655 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (130) 0
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 178 613Withdrawal of withdrawable units (9) (2)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 169 611
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 39 611
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 694 611
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 745 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (270) 2
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 963 447Withdrawal of withdrawable units (101) (35)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 862 412
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 592 414
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,337 414
BMO Monthly High Income II GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 128
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 5,580 1,012(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,359) 112
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 3,280 2,383Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,332) (1,186)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,948 1,197
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 589 1,309
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 6,169 2,321
BMO Monthly High Income II GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activities(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (1,359) 112Adjustments for:
Net realized loss (gain) on sale of investments and derivatives 3 (1)
Change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments and derivatives 1,422 (98)
Increase in accrued expenses 7 7Non-cash distributions from investment trusts (153) (35)Purchases of investments (2,539) (1,000)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 600 100
Net cash from operating activities (2,019) (915)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 2,186 2,157Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (229) (1,165)Net cash from financing activities 1,957 992
Net (decrease) increase in cash (62) 77Cash at beginning of period 181 42Cash at end of period 119 119
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 0 —Interest expense paid* 0 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Canadian Equity Fund — 98.8%BMO Monthly High Income Fund II, Series I 412,410 7,287 6,095
Total Investment Portfolio — 98.8% 7,287 6,095
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.2% 74Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 6,169
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Monthly High Income II GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units and 75/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class A Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 65 59Issued for cash 39 63Withdrawn during the period (23) (68)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 81 54
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 330 51Issued for cash 187 70Withdrawn during the period (109) (48)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 408 73
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 62 —Issued for cash 21 61Withdrawn during the period (1) (0)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 82 61
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 71 —Issued for cash 101 45Withdrawn during the period (13) (3)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 159 42
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 9
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 9
75/75 Prestige Class Units 2,009 17
75/100 Prestige Class Units 2,006 17
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 2,000 22
75/100 Prestige Class Units 2,000 21
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Monthly High Income Fund II, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to generate a high level of monthly distributions with moderate volatility by investing primarily in a portfolio of trust units, equity securities and fixed income securities.
Currency risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk as the underlying fund invested primarily in Canadian securities.
Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, S&P/TSX Composite Index, had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $618 (December 31, 2019 — $447). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk.
BMO Monthly High Income II GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 6,095 — — 6,095
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 5,428 — — 5,428
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Monthly High Income Fund II, Series I 6,095 5,428
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Monthly High Income Fund II, Series I 0.89% 0.58%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (160) 56Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 77 64
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (2.09) 0.87
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (794) 52Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 379 72
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (2.10) 0.72
75/75 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (2) 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (2.09) 1.05
75/100 Class F Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (3) 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (2.09) 1.03
75/75 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (130) 0Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 71 33
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (1.82) 0.00
75/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (270) 2Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 129 21
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (2.09) 0.12
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.
BMO Monthly High Income II GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Money Market InvestmentsFederal 2.9% 1.6%
EquitiesConsumer Services 10.2% 9.6%Consumer Discretionary 1.5% —%Consumer Staples —% 1.0%Energy 26.8% 30.0%Financials 29.2% 25.3%Health Care 2.1% 2.1%Industrials 3.0% 2.3%Materials 2.6% 1.5%Real Estate 7.8% 9.4%Utilities 12.5% 12.7%
Other Assets less Liabilities 1.4% 4.5%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Monthly High Income II GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Monthly High Income II GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 682 689 535Net asset value per unit(1) $ 8.43 10.58 9.06Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 81 65 59Management fees % 1.65 1.65 1.65Management expense ratio(2) % 2.75 2.77 2.79Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.75 2.77 2.79Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 10.30 4.57 —
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Monthly High Income II GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 3,439 3,469 459Net asset value per unit(1) $ 8.43 10.52 9.04Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 408 330 51Management fees % 1.65 1.65 1.65Management expense ratio(2) % 3.12 3.13 3.13Management expense ratio before waivers % 3.12 3.13 3.13Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 10.30 4.57 —
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Monthly High Income II GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 9 11 9Net asset value per unit(1) $ 8.69 10.77 9.13Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.65 0.65 0.65Management expense ratio(2) % 1.68 1.67 1.67Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.68 1.67 1.67Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 10.30 4.57 —
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Monthly High Income II GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 8 11 9Net asset value per unit(1) $ 8.63 10.71 9.11Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.65 0.65 0.65Management expense ratio(2) % 2.00 2.00 2.00Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.00 2.00 2.00Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 10.30 4.57 —
(1) (2) BMO Monthly High Income II GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 694 655Net asset value per unit(1) $ 8.51 10.50Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 82 62Management fees % 1.47 1.47Management expense ratio(2) % 2.50 2.50Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.50 2.50Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 10.30 4.57
(1) (2) BMO Monthly High Income II GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 1,337 745Net asset value per unit(1) $ 8.42 10.48Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 159 71Management fees % 1.38† 1.47Management expense ratio(2) % 2.82 2.85Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.82 2.85Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 10.30 4.57
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund. For the financial period-ended December 31, 2018, no sales of portfolio securities were made by the Fund. As a result the portfolio turnover rate for this period was zero.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was increased from 0.65% to 1.38%.
BMO Tactical Balanced GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 890 485Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 29,454 21,044Subscriptions receivable 51 24Total assets 30,395 21,553
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESPayable for investments purchased 450 —Redemptions payable 46 9Accrued expenses 178 144Total liabilities 674 153Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 29,721 21,400Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 4,697 3,09075/100 Class A Units 8,553 5,56275/75 Class F Units 75 8475/100 Class F Units 10 1075/75 Prestige Class Units 4,574 4,65575/100 Prestige Class Units 11,812 7,999
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 10.28 $ 10.0975/100 Class A Units $ 10.22 $ 10.0575/75 Class F Units $ 10.53 $ 10.2975/100 Class F Units $ 10.46 $ 10.2375/75 Prestige Class Units $ 10.31 $ 10.1275/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.29 $ 10.11
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 1 1Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized (loss) gain (8) 7Change in unrealized appreciation 843 783
Net gain in fair value of investments and derivatives 836 791
Total income 836 791
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 208 127Fixed administration fees (note 7) 34 20Insurance fees (note 7) 86 50Interest charges 0 —Total expenses 328 197
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 508 594
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units 78 21575/100 Class A Units 125 29975/75 Class F Units 2 475/100 Class F Units 0 175/75 Prestige Class Units 74 2675/100 Prestige Class Units 229 49
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units 0.20 0.4675/100 Class A Units 0.18 0.3975/75 Class F Units 0.25 0.5275/100 Class F Units 0.23 0.5375/75 Prestige Class Units 0.17 0.1275/100 Prestige Class Units 0.25 0.12
BMO Tactical Balanced GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 3,090 4,402Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 78 215
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 2,472 2,973Withdrawal of withdrawable units (943) (4,935)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 1,529 (1,962)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,607 (1,747)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 4,697 2,655
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 5,562 6,384Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 125 299
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 7,177 5,625Withdrawal of withdrawable units (4,311) (8,408)Net increase (decrease) from withdrawable
unit transactions 2,866 (2,783)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,991 (2,484)
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 8,553 3,900
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 84 49Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 2 4
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 30Withdrawal of withdrawable units (11) —Net (decrease) increase from withdrawable
unit transactions (11) 30
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (9) 34
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 75 83
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 10 10Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 1
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0 0
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 10 10
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 4,655 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 74 26
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,012 4,455Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,167) (2)Net (decrease) increase from withdrawable
unit transactions (155) 4,453
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (81) 4,479
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 4,574 4,479
BMO Tactical Balanced GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 136
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 7,999 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 229 49
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3,947 8,220Withdrawal of withdrawable units (363) (6)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 3,584 8,214
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3,813 8,263
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11,812 8,263
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 21,400 10,845Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 508 594
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 14,608 21,303Withdrawal of withdrawable units (6,795) (13,351)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 7,813 7,952
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 8,321 8,545
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 29,721 19,390
BMO Tactical Balanced GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activitiesIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 508 594Adjustments for:
Net realized loss (gain) on sale of investments and derivatives 8 (7)
Change in unrealized appreciation of investments and derivatives (843) (783)
Increase in accrued expenses 34 53Purchases of investments (7,765) (7,925)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 640 480
Net cash from operating activities (7,418) (7,588)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 9,986 20,731Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (2,163) (13,038)Net cash from financing activities 7,823 7,693
Net increase in cash 405 105Cash at beginning of period 485 226Cash at end of period 890 331
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 1 1Interest expense paid* 0 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Global Balanced Fund — 99.1%BMO Tactical Balanced ETF Fund, Series I 2,852,757 28,756 29,454
Total Investment Portfolio — 99.1% 28,756 29,454
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 0.9% 267Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 29,721
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Tactical Balanced GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units and 75/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class A Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/100 Class F Units May 14, 2018
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 306 459Issued for cash 244 296Withdrawn during the period (93) (492)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 457 263
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 554 666Issued for cash 714 563Withdrawn during the period (431) (841)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 837 388
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 8 5Issued for cash — 3Withdrawn during the period (1) —Units issued and outstanding, end of period 7 8
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 460 —Issued for cash 100 443Withdrawn during the period (116) (0)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 444 443
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 791 —Issued for cash 392 819Withdrawn during the period (35) (1)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1,148 818
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 10
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,998 21
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,995 21
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 10
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 10
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,998 20
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,995 20
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Tactical Balanced ETF Fund, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to provide long-term capital growth and preserve the capital invested by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of global equity and fixed income exchange traded funds.
Currency risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk is summarized in the tables below. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principle (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any).
As at June 30, 2020
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
U.S. Dollar 7,500 8,701 (16,933) (732) (2.5)
Boder line
As at December 31, 2019
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
U.S. Dollar (77) 8,751 — 8,674 40.5
Boder line
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, respectively, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased, respectively, by approximately $37 (December 31, 2019 — $434). In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
BMO Tactical Balanced GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, composed of 40% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (C$) and 60% MSCI World Index (C$), had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $941 (December 31, 2019 — $426). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 29,454 — — 29,454
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 21,044 — — 21,044
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Tactical Balanced ETF Fund, Series I 29,454 21,044
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Tactical Balanced ETF Fund, Series I 7.29% 6.32%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 78 215Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 394 467
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.20 0.46
75/100 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 125 299Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 697 764
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.18 0.39
75/75 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 2 4Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 7 8
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.25 0.52
75/100 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 1Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.23 0.53
BMO Tactical Balanced GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 74 26Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 439 211
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.17 0.12
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 229 49Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 929 416
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.25 0.12
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Holdings in Investment FundsCanadian Equity Funds 1.7% 5.8%Commodity Fund 1.7% 1.2%Fixed Income Funds 29.4% 79.2%Global Equity Fund 5.2% —%U.S. Equity Funds 18.0% 4.1%
Other Assets less Liabilities 44.0% 9.7%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Tactical Balanced GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Tactical Balanced GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 4,697 3,090 4,402Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.28 10.09 9.60Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 457 306 459Management fees % 1.60 1.60 1.60Management expense ratio(2) % 2.52 2.61 2.61Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.52 2.61 2.61Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.59 7.02 9.66
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Tactical Balanced GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 8,553 5,562 6,384Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.22 10.05 9.58Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 837 554 666Management fees % 1.60 1.60 1.60Management expense ratio(2) % 2.86 2.93 2.93Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.86 2.93 2.93Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.59 7.02 9.66
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Tactical Balanced GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 75 84 49Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.53 10.29 9.67Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 7 8 5Management fees % 0.60 0.60 0.60Management expense ratio(2) % 1.47 1.47 1.47Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.47 1.47 1.47Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.59 7.02 9.66
Years ended December 31,
(1) (2) BMO Tactical Balanced GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020 2019 2018(4)
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 10 10 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.46 10.23 9.64Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1 1Management fees % 0.60 0.60 0.60Management expense ratio(2) % 1.78 1.77 1.77Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.78 1.77 1.77Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.59 7.02 9.66
(1) (2) BMO Tactical Balanced GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 4,574 4,655Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.31 10.12Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 444 460Management fees % 1.46 1.46Management expense ratio(2) % 2.47 2.46Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.47 2.46Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.59 7.02
(1) (2) BMO Tactical Balanced GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11,812 7,999Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.29 10.11Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1,148 791Management fees % 1.37† 1.46Management expense ratio(2) % 2.64 2.67Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.64 2.67Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 2.59 7.02
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
(4) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning May 14, 2018 (the class' inception date) and ending December 31, 2018.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.46% to 1.37%.
BMO Global Balanced GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 214 125Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 6,638 3,565Subscriptions receivable 40 —Total assets 6,892 3,690
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESPayable for investments purchased 90 —Redemptions payable 28 —Accrued expenses 40 23Total liabilities 158 23Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 6,734 3,667Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 344 18075/100 Class A Units 2,155 950100/100 Class A Units 1,012 97275/75 Class F Units 11 1175/100 Class F Units 245 143100/100 Class F Units 11 1075/75 Prestige Class Units 183 7375/100 Prestige Class Units 1,802 1,036100/100 Prestige Class Units 971 292
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 10.46 $ 10.4075/100 Class A Units $ 10.45 $ 10.41100/100 Class A Units $ 10.31 $ 10.3675/75 Class F Units $ 10.59 $ 10.4875/100 Class F Units $ 10.56 $ 10.46100/100 Class F Units $ 10.51 $ 10.4475/75 Prestige Class Units $ 10.48 $ 10.4275/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.45 $ 10.40100/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.56 $ 10.38
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEInterest income 0 —Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized loss (20) —Change in unrealized appreciation 98 7
Net gain in fair value of investments and derivatives 78 7
Total income 78 7
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 43 1Fixed administration fees (note 7) 7 0Insurance fees (note 7) 22 1Interest charges 0 —Total expenses 72 2
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 6 5
Increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units 7 075/100 Class A Units 5 0100/100 Class A Units (4) 275/75 Class F Units 0 075/100 Class F Units 2 0100/100 Class F Units 1 075/75 Prestige Class Units 2 075/100 Prestige Class Units (33) 3100/100 Prestige Class Units 26 (0)
Increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units 0.32 0.0775/100 Class A Units 0.03 0.07100/100 Class A Units (0.05) 0.1275/75 Class F Units 0.11 0.0375/100 Class F Units 0.08 0.03100/100 Class F Units 0.08 0.0275/75 Prestige Class Units 0.23 0.0275/100 Prestige Class Units (0.24) 0.08100/100 Prestige Class Units 0.48 (0.14)
BMO Global Balanced GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 180 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 7 0
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 292 52Withdrawal of withdrawable units (135) —Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 157 52
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 164 52
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 344 52
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 950 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 5 0
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 2,433 500Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,233) (395)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,200 105
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,205 105
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,155 105
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 972 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (4) 2
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,033 364Withdrawal of withdrawable units (989) (74)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 44 289
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 40 291
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,012 291
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 11 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 0
Withdrawable unit transactions – 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 10Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions — 10
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0 10
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11 10
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 143 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 2 0
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 100 10Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 100 10
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 102 10
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 245 10
BMO Global Balanced GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 144
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 10 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 1 0
Withdrawable unit transactions – 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 10Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions — 10
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1 10
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 11 10
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 73 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 2 0
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 108 10Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 108 10
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 110 10
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 183 10
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 1,036 —(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (33) 3
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,178 405Withdrawal of withdrawable units (379) —Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 799 405
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 766 408
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,802 408
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 292 —Increase (decrease) in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners 26 (0)
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 653 84Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 653 84
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 679 84
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 971 84
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 3,667 —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 6 5
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 5,797 1,445Withdrawal of withdrawable units (2,736) (470)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 3,061 975
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3,067 980
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 6,734 980
BMO Global Balanced GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activitiesIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 6 5Adjustments for:
Net realized loss on sale of investments and derivatives 20 —
Change in unrealized appreciation of investments and derivatives (98) (7)
Increase in accrued expenses 17 3Purchases of investments (3,355) (940)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 450 —
Net cash from operating activities (2,960) (939)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 3,820 1,443Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (771) (470)Net cash from financing activities 3,049 973
Net increase in cash 89 34Cash at beginning of period 125 —Cash at end of period 214 34
Supplementary Information:Interest received, net of withholding taxes* 0 —Interest expense paid* 0 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Global Balanced Fund — 98.6%BMO Global Balanced Fund, Series I 525,150 6,430 6,638
Total Investment Portfolio — 98.6% 6,430 6,638
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 1.4% 96Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 6,734
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Global Balanced GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 100/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 100/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units, 75/100 Prestige Class Units and 100/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Class A Units May 6, 2019
100/100 Class A Units May 6, 2019
75/75 Class F Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Class F Units May 6, 2019
100/100 Class F Units May 6, 2019
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
100/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 17 —Issued for cash 29 5Withdrawn during the period (13) —Units issued and outstanding, end of period 33 5
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 91 —Issued for cash 233 50Withdrawn during the period (118) (39)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 206 11
100/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 94 —Issued for cash 103 36Withdrawn during the period (99) (7)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 98 29
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 —Issued for cash — 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 14 —Issued for cash 9 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 23 1
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
100/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 —Issued for cash — 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 7 —Issued for cash 10 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 17 1
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 100 —Issued for cash 113 41Withdrawn during the period (40) —Units issued and outstanding, end of period 173 41
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 28 —Issued for cash 64 8Units issued and outstanding, end of period 92 8
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
100/100 Class A Units 1,000 10
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 11
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
100/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 11
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
100/100 Class A Units 1,000 10
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 10
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 10
100/100 Class F Units 1,000 10
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
100/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Global Balanced Fund, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to provide long-term capital growth consistent with the preservation of capital by investing primarily in a balanced portfolio of global equity and fixed income securities.
BMO Global Balanced GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Currency risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk is summarized in the tables below. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principle (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any).
As at June 30, 2020
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Australian Dollar 4 213 (134) 83 1.2Brazilian Real — 12 — 12 0.2Danish Krone 0 3 — 3 0.0Euro (37) 1,174 (928) 209 3.1Hong Kong Dollar — 97 — 97 1.4Japanese Yen 4 611 (337) 278 4.1Mexican Peso 0 10 (10) 0 0.0Norwegian Krone 0 24 — 24 0.4Pound Sterling 4 477 (384) 97 1.4South African Rand 0 — — 0 0.0South Korean Won 1 55 — 56 0.8Swiss Franc 2 133 — 135 2.0Taiwan New Dollar 2 79 — 81 1.2Thai Baht 0 8 — 8 0.1U.S. Dollar (5) 3,455 (1,626) 1,824 27.1Total (25) 6,351 (3,419) 2,907 43.0Boder line
As at December 31, 2019
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Australian Dollar 2 144 (108) 38 1.0Brazilian Real — 4 — 4 0.1Euro 3 593 (405) 191 5.2Hong Kong Dollar 1 69 — 70 1.9Japanese Yen 2 114 — 116 3.2Norwegian Krone — 15 — 15 0.4Pound Sterling (12) 301 (234) 55 1.5South Korean Won — 44 — 44 1.2Swedish Krona — 20 — 20 0.5Swiss Franc 0 74 — 74 2.0Taiwan New Dollar 1 42 — 43 1.2Thai Baht 1 3 — 4 0.1U.S. Dollar 5 1,737 (715) 1,027 28.0Total 3 3,160 (1,462) 1,701 46.3Boder line
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, respectively, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased, respectively, by approximately $145 (December 31, 2019 — $85). In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, composed of 50% MSCI All Country World Index (C$) and 50% Bloomberg Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index (C$ Hedged), had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $624 (December 31, 2019 — $340). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 6,638 — — 6,638
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 3,565 — — 3,565
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
BMO Global Balanced GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Global Balanced Fund, Series I 6,638 3,565
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Global Balanced Fund, Series I 14.20% 7.89%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 7 0Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 25 2
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.32 0.07
75/100 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 5 0Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 163 5
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.03 0.07
100/100 Class A Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (4) 2Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 84 15
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.05) 0.12
75/75 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 0 0Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.11 0.03
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 2 0Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 23 1
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.08 0.03
100/100 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 1 0Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.08 0.02
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 2 0Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 11 1
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.23 0.02
75/100 Prestige Class Units(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners (33) 3Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 139 33
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.24) 0.08
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease (decrease) in net assets held for the
benefit of policyowners 26 (0)Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 54 3
Increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.48 (0.14)
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019.
BMO Global Balanced GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Bonds & DebenturesAustralia 2.1% 3.0%Austria 0.8% 0.4%Belgium 0.6% 0.8%Canada 1.8% 2.5%China 0.4% 0.4%France 1.8% 2.1%Germany 3.5% 2.6%Ireland 0.5% 0.5%Italy 1.6% 1.0%Japan 5.0% —%Latvia 1.3% —%Mexico 0.1% —%Netherlands 1.5% 1.7%Qatar 0.7% 0.6%Slovakia —% 0.3%South Korea 0.4% 0.4%Spain 2.1% 1.9%Supranational 1.6% 1.0%Sweden 0.4% 0.3%Switzerland 0.1% 0.1%United Kingdom 2.2% 3.4%United States 24.7% 19.4%
EquitiesAustralia 1.4% 1.2%Belgium 0.1% 0.2%Brazil 0.2% 0.3%Canada 1.7% 2.1%China 1.7% 1.2%Colombia 0.1% 0.2%Denmark 0.0% —%France 1.3% 2.1%Germany 1.5% 1.7%Hong Kong 0.4% 0.8%Indonesia —% 0.0%Israel 0.1% 0.0%Japan 4.0% 3.1%Netherlands 0.9% 1.1%Norway 0.4% 0.4%Peru 0.2% 0.2%South Korea 0.8% 1.2%Spain 0.6% 0.7%Sweden —% 0.6%Switzerland 2.1% 2.3%Taiwan 1.2% 1.2%
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
Thailand 0.1% 0.1%United Kingdom 1.0% 1.6%United States 25.1% 26.5%
Other Assets less Liabilities 1.9% 8.8%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Global Balanced GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
(1) (2) BMO Global Balanced GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 344 180Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.46 10.40Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 33 17Management fees % 1.65 1.65Management expense ratio(2) % 2.67 2.67Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.67 2.67Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 9.05 2.31
(1) (2) BMO Global Balanced GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 2,155 950Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.45 10.41Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 206 91Management fees % 1.65 1.65Management expense ratio(2) % 2.88 2.88Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.88 2.88Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 9.05 2.31
(1) (2) BMO Global Balanced GIF(3) 100/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 1,012 972Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.31 10.36Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 98 94Management fees % 1.65 1.65Management expense ratio(2) % 3.31 3.32Management expense ratio before waivers % 3.31 3.32Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 9.05 2.31
(1) (2) BMO Global Balanced GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11 11Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.59 10.48Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1Management fees % 0.65 0.65Management expense ratio(2) % 1.53 1.53Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.53 1.53Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 9.05 2.31
(1) (2) BMO Global Balanced GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 245 143Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.56 10.46Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 23 14Management fees % 0.65 0.65Management expense ratio(2) % 1.79 1.79Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.79 1.79Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 9.05 2.31
(1) (2) BMO Global Balanced GIF(3) 100/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 11 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.51 10.44Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1Management fees % 0.65 0.65Management expense ratio(2) % 2.18 2.18Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.18 2.18Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 9.05 2.31
(1) (2) BMO Global Balanced GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 183 73Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.48 10.42Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 17 7Management fees % 1.47 1.47Management expense ratio(2) % 2.46 2.45Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.46 2.45Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 9.05 2.31
(1) (2) BMO Global Balanced GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 1,802 1,036Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.45 10.40Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 173 100Management fees % 1.42† 1.47Management expense ratio(2) % 2.71 2.72Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.71 2.72Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 9.05 2.31
BMO Global Balanced GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited) (cont’d)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
151 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
(1) (2) BMO Global Balanced GIF(3) 100/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 971 292Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.56 10.38Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 92 28Management fees % 1.30 1.30Management expense ratio(2) % 2.92 2.95Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.92 2.95Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 9.05 2.31
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.47% to 1.42%.
BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 152
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, December 31,As at 2020 2019
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 47 52Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 3,477 2,164Subscriptions receivable 35 1Distribution receivable from investment trusts 24 13Total assets 3,583 2,230
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESRedemptions payable — 0Accrued expenses 19 10Total liabilities 19 10Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners 3,564 2,220Net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners75/75 Class A Units 457 31075/100 Class A Units 1,211 52875/75 Class F Units 9 1075/100 Class F Units 9 1075/75 Prestige Class Units 388 28275/100 Prestige Class Units 1,490 1,080
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 9.28 $ 10.1475/100 Class A Units $ 9.26 $ 10.1275/75 Class F Units $ 9.41 $ 10.2275/100 Class F Units $ 9.37 $ 10.1975/75 Prestige Class Units $ 9.31 $ 10.1675/100 Prestige Class Units $ 9.27 $ 10.13
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
INCOMEDistributions received from investment trusts 46 2Other changes in fair value of investments and
derivativesNet realized loss (14) (0)Change in unrealized depreciation (228) (2)
Net loss in fair value of investments and derivatives (196) 0
Total loss (196) 0
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 17 1Fixed administration fees (note 7) 4 0Insurance fees (note 7) 13 0Commissions and other portfolio transaction
costs (note 8) 1 0Total expenses 35 1
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (231) (1)
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units (28) (0)75/100 Class A Units (72) (0)75/75 Class F Units (1) (0)75/100 Class F Units (1) (0)75/75 Prestige Class Units (22) (0)75/100 Prestige Class Units (107) (1)
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units (0.72) (0.06)75/100 Class A Units (0.71) (0.12)75/75 Class F Units (0.81) (0.04)75/100 Class F Units (0.82) (0.05)75/75 Prestige Class Units (0.72) (0.06)75/100 Prestige Class Units (0.77) (0.07)
BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
153 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 310 —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (28) (0)
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 337 33Withdrawal of withdrawable units (162) —Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 175 33
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 147 33
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 457 33
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 528 —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (72) (0)
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,523 192Withdrawal of withdrawable units (768) (120)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 755 71
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 683 71
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,211 71
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 10 —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (1) (0)
Withdrawable unit transactions – 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 10Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions — 10
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1) 10
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 9 10
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 10 —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (1) (0)
Withdrawable unit transactions – 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued — 10Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions — 10
Net (decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1) 10
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 9 10
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 282 —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (22) (0)
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 128 10Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 128 10
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 106 10
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 388 10
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 1,080 —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (107) (1)
Withdrawable unit transactions 1 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 636 125Withdrawal of withdrawable units (119) —Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 517 125
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 410 124
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,490 124
BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 154
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of
policyowners at beginning of period 2,220 —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (231) (1)
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 2,624 380Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,049) (121)Net increase from withdrawable unit
transactions 1,575 259
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,344 258
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3,564 258
BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
155 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, June 30, For the periods ended 2020 2019
Cash flows from operating activitiesDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (231) (1)Adjustments for:
Net realized loss on sale of investments and derivatives 14 0
Change in unrealized depreciation of investments and derivatives 228 2
Increase in distribution receivable from investment trusts (11) (2)
Increase in accrued expenses 9 1Purchases of investments (1,666) (259)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 111 —
Net cash from operating activities (1,546) (259)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 1,792 380Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable
units (251) (121)Net cash from financing activities 1,541 259
Net decrease in cash (5) 0Cash at beginning of period 52 —Cash at end of period 47 0
Supplementary Information:Distributions received from investment trusts* 35 —
*These items are from operating activities
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
International Equity Fund — 97.6%BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF 151,300 3,706 3,477
Total Investment Portfolio — 97.6% 3,706 3,477
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 2.4% 87Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 3,564
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 156
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units and 75/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Class A Units May 6, 2019
75/75 Class F Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Class F Units May 6, 2019
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 6, 2019
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the periods ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 31 —Issued for cash 36 3Withdrawn during the period (18) —Units issued and outstanding, end of period 49 3
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 52 —Issued for cash 160 19Withdrawn during the period (81) (12)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 131 7
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 —Issued for cash — 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 1 —Issued for cash — 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 1 1
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 28 —Issued for cash 14 1Units issued and outstanding, end of period 42 1
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period 107 —Issued for cash 67 13Withdrawn during the period (13) —Units issued and outstanding, end of period 161 13
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 9
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 9
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 9
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 9
As at December 31, 2019Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class F Units 1,000 10
75/100 Class F Units 1,000 10
75/75 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
75/100 Prestige Class Units 1,000 10
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to provide exposure to a low beta weighted portfolio of international stocks in developed countries outside of North America. Beta measures the security’s sensitivity to market movements. The underlying fund utilizes a rules based methodology to build a portfolio of less market sensitive stocks from a universe of international large cap stocks. The underlying portfolio is rebalanced in June and reconstituted in December.
Currency risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk is summarized in the tables below. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principle (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any).
As at June 30, 2020
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Australian Dollar 0 233 — 233 6.5Danish Krone 0 30 — 30 0.9Euro 10 1,784 — 1,794 50.3Hong Kong Dollar 2 210 — 212 5.9Japanese Yen 9 644 — 653 18.3Pound Sterling 4 336 — 340 9.5Singapore Dollar 0 — — 0 0.0Swedish Krona 1 39 — 40 1.1Swiss Franc 1 175 — 176 4.9U.S. Dollar 1 25 — 26 0.7Total 28 3,476 — 3,504 98.1Boder line
BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
157 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
As at December 31, 2019
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Australian Dollar 1 138 — 139 6.3Danish Krone 0 39 — 39 1.8Euro 3 1,060 — 1,063 47.9Hong Kong Dollar 0 159 — 159 7.2Japanese Yen 1 417 — 418 18.8Pound Sterling 1 178 — 179 8.1Singapore Dollar 0 15 — 15 0.7Swedish Krona 0 39 — 39 1.8Swiss Franc 0 110 — 110 5.0U.S. Dollar 0 18 — 18 0.8Total 6 2,173 — 2,179 98.4Boder line
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, respectively, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased, respectively, by approximately $175 (December 31, 2019 — $109). In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, MSCI EAFE Index, had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $262 (December 31, 2019 — $146). Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
As at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 3,477 — — 3,477
As at December 31, 2019
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 2,164 — — 2,164
Transfers between levels
There were no transfers between the levels during the 2020 period (2019 — $nil).
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF 3,477 2,164
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
As at December 31,
2019
BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF 0.04% 0.46%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the periods ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 is calculated as follows:
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class A UnitsDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (28) (0)Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 39 2
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.72) (0.06)
75/100 Class A UnitsDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (72) (0)Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 100 4
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.71) (0.12)
BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 158
June 30, June 30,
For the periods ended 2020 2019
75/75 Class F UnitsDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (1) (0)Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.81) (0.04)
75/100 Class F UnitsDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (1) (0)Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 1 1
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.82) (0.05)
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (22) (0)Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 31 1
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.72) (0.06)
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of
policyowners (107) (1)Weighted average units outstanding during the
period (in thousands of units) 139 9
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.77) (0.07)
Brokerage commissions
June 30, 2020
June 30, 2019
For the periods ended ($) ($)
Total brokerage amounts paid 1 0Total brokerage amounts paid to related
parties 0 0For spacing purposesThe Company may select brokers who charge a commission in “soft dollars” if they determine in good faith that the commission is reasonable in relation to the order execution and research services utilized. There were no ascertainable soft dollars paid or payable to dealers by the Fund during the periods.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020December 31,
2019
EquitiesAustralia 6.5% 6.2%Belgium 0.8% 0.8%Colombia —% 0.7%Denmark 0.9% 1.8%Finland 0.8% 0.8%France 17.9% 17.2%Germany 12.5% 12.2%Hong Kong 6.6% 8.0%Ireland 0.9% 0.9%Italy 4.2% 4.5%Japan 18.1% 18.8%Luxembourg 2.0% 2.2%Netherlands 2.9% 2.6%Singapore —% 0.7%Spain 6.5% 5.5%Sweden 1.1% 1.0%Switzerland 4.9% 4.9%United Kingdom 9.5% 8.0%United States 1.5% 1.1%
Other Assets less Liabilities 2.4% 2.1%100.0% 100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
159 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the periods indicated.
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 457 310Net asset value per unit(1) $ 9.28 10.14Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 49 31Management fees % 1.60 1.60Management expense ratio(2) % 2.67 2.68Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.67 2.68Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 3.89 0.60
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 1,211 528Net asset value per unit(1) $ 9.26 10.12Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 131 52Management fees % 1.60 1.60Management expense ratio(2) % 2.94 2.94Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.94 2.94Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 3.89 0.60
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 9 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 9.41 10.22Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1Management fees % 0.60 0.60Management expense ratio(2) % 1.41 1.53Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.41 1.53Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 3.89 0.60
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 9 10Net asset value per unit(1) $ 9.37 10.19Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 1 1Management fees % 0.60 0.60Management expense ratio(2) % 1.76 1.88Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.76 1.88Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 3.89 0.60
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 388 282Net asset value per unit(1) $ 9.31 10.16Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 42 28Management fees % 1.42 1.42Management expense ratio(2) % 2.43 2.42Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.43 2.42Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 3.89 0.60
(1) (2) BMO Low Volatility International Equity ETF GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
Six months ended June
30, 2020
May 6, 2019 to
December 31, 2019
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 1,490 1,080Net asset value per unit(1) $ 9.27 10.13Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 161 107Management fees % 1.33† 1.42Management expense ratio(2) % 2.74 2.76Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.74 2.76Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 3.89 0.60
(1) This information is provided as at June 30 or December 31 of the period shown, as applicable.
(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
† Effective May 11, 2020, the management fee rate was reduced from 1.42% to 1.33%.
BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 160
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30,As at 2020
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 165Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 2,443Subscriptions receivable 61Total assets 2,669
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESPayable for investments purchased 125Redemptions payable 1Accrued expenses 3Total liabilities 129Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,540Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners
75/75 Class A Units 22075/100 Class A Units 344100/100 Class A Units 18175/75 Class F Units 375/100 Class F Units 402100/100 Class F Units 375/75 Prestige Class Units 57775/100 Prestige Class Units 321100/100 Prestige Class Units 489
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 10.0975/100 Class A Units $ 10.10100/100 Class A Units $ 10.0975/75 Class F Units $ 10.1275/100 Class F Units $ 10.11100/100 Class F Units $ 10.1175/75 Prestige Class Units $ 10.1175/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.10100/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.09
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, For the period ended 2020
INCOMEDistributions received from investment trusts 2Other changes in fair value of investments and derivatives
Unrealized depreciation (1)Net gain in fair value of investments and derivatives 1Total income 1
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 2Fixed administration fees (note 7) 0Insurance fees (note 7) 1Total expenses 3
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (2)
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units (2)75/100 Class A Units 2100/100 Class A Units 175/75 Class F Units 075/100 Class F Units 0100/100 Class F Units 075/75 Prestige Class Units 175/100 Prestige Class Units (2)100/100 Prestige Class Units (2)
(Decrease) increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units (0.29)75/100 Class A Units 0.09100/100 Class A Units 0.1575/75 Class F Units 0.1275/100 Class F Units 0.00100/100 Class F Units 0.1175/75 Prestige Class Units 0.0475/100 Prestige Class Units (0.25)100/100 Prestige Class Units (0.15)
BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
161 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, For the period ended 2020
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (2)
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 682Withdrawal of withdrawable units (460)Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 222
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 220
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 220
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 663Withdrawal of withdrawable units (321)Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 342
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 344
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 344
100/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 668Withdrawal of withdrawable units (488)Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 180
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 181
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 181
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, For the period ended 2020
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 3
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 402Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 402
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 402
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 402
100/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 3
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3
BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 162
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, For the period ended 2020
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 576Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 576
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 577
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 577
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (2)
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 323Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 323
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 321
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 321
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (2)
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 491Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 491
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 489
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 489
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, For the period ended 2020
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (2)
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 3,811Withdrawal of withdrawable units (1,269)Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 2,542
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,540
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2,540
BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
163 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, For the period ended 2020
Cash flows from operating activitiesDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (2)Adjustments for:
Change in unrealized depreciation of investments and derivatives 1
Increase in accrued expenses 3Non-cash distributions from investment trusts (2)Purchases of investments (2,317)
Net cash from operating activities (2,317)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 2,483Amounts paid on withdrawal of withdrawable units (1)Net cash from financing activities 2,482
Net increase in cash 165Cash at beginning of period —Cash at end of period 165
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Global Balanced Fund — 96.2%BMO Concentrated Global Balanced Fund,
Series I 242,950 2,444 2,443
Total Investment Portfolio — 96.2% 2,444 2,443
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 3.8% 97Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 2,540
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 164
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 100/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 100/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units, 75/100 Prestige Class Units and 100/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units May 8, 2020
75/100 Class A Units May 8, 2020
100/100 Class A Units May 8, 2020
75/75 Class F Units May 8, 2020
75/100 Class F Units May 8, 2020
100/100 Class F Units May 8, 2020
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 8, 2020
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 8, 2020
100/100 Prestige Class Units May 8, 2020
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the period ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 67Withdrawn during the period (45)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 22
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 66Withdrawn during the period (32)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 34
100/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 66Withdrawn during the period (48)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 18
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 0Units issued and outstanding, end of period 0
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 40Units issued and outstanding, end of period 40
For the period ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
100/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 0Units issued and outstanding, end of period 0
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 57Units issued and outstanding, end of period 57
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 32Units issued and outstanding, end of period 32
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 48Units issued and outstanding, end of period 48
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class A Units 250 3
75/100 Class A Units 250 3
100/100 Class A Units 250 3
75/75 Class F Units 250 3
75/100 Class F Units 250 3
100/100 Class F Units 250 3
75/75 Prestige Class Units 250 3
75/100 Prestige Class Units 250 3
100/100 Prestige Class Units 250 3
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Concentrated Global Balanced Fund, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to provide a competitive total rate of return, comprised of capital gains and income from interest and dividends, while maintaining a lower level of volatility than pure equity funds by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of both Canadian and foreign equity and fixed income securities with no restrictions on the capital appreciation of the issuers.
BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
165 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
Currency risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk is summarized in the table below. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principle (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any).
As at June 30, 2020
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Danish Krone 0 115 — 115 4.5Euro 0 114 (1) 113 4.5Japanese Yen (1) 101 (1) 99 3.9Pound Sterling — 101 (1) 100 3.9Swiss Franc 1 74 0 75 2.9U.S. Dollar 2 872 (5) 869 34.2Total 2 1,377 (8) 1,371 53.9Boder line
As at June 30, 2020, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, respectively, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have increased or decreased, respectively, by approximately $69. In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
Interest rate risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk, by remaining term to maturity, is summarized in the following table:
Interest Rate Exposure as at
Number of yearsJune 30,
2020
Less than one year 87One to three years 145Three to five years 246Five to ten years 241Greater than ten years 321Total 1,040
As at June 30, 2020, if the prevailing interest rates had been raised or lowered by 1%, assuming a parallel shift in the yield curve, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have decreased or increased, respectively, by approximately $95. The Fund's interest rate sensitivity was determined based on portfolio weighted duration. In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and
the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, composed of 40% FTSE Canada All Government Bond Index and 60% MSCI World (C$), had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $244. Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk, grouped by credit ratings, is summarized in the following table:
As a % of Net Assets as at
Credit RatingJune 30,
2020
R-1 High 3.5AAA 17.2AA 8.8A 11.4Total 40.9
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 2,443 — — 2,443
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
BMO Concentrated Global Balanced Fund, Series I 2,443
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
BMO Concentrated Global Balanced Fund, Series I 0.86%
BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 166
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the period ended June 30, 2020 is calculated as follows:
June 30,
For the period ended 2020
75/75 Class A UnitsDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (2)Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 7
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.29)
75/100 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 18
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.09
100/100 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 6
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.15
75/75 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 0
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.12
75/100 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 16
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.00
100/100 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 0
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.11
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 21
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.04
June 30,
For the period ended 2020
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (2)Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 6
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.25)
100/100 Prestige Class UnitsDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (2)Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 12
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.15)
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the period ended June 30, 2020.
Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020
Money Market InvestmentsFederal 3.5%
Canadian Bonds & DebenturesFederal Bonds 16.5%Provincial Bonds 20.9%
EquitiesCanada 0.2%Denmark 4.5%France 4.5%Japan 4.0%Switzerland 2.9%United Kingdom 4.0%United States 34.3%
Other Assets less Liabilities 4.7%100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020.
BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
167 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the period indicated.
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 220Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.09Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 22Management fees % 1.65Management expense ratio(2) % 2.63Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.63Portfolio turnover rate(3) % —
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 344Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.10Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 34Management fees % 1.65Management expense ratio(2) % 2.89Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.89Portfolio turnover rate(3) % —
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF(3) 100/100 Class A Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 181Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.09Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 18Management fees % 1.65Management expense ratio(2) % 3.29Management expense ratio before waivers % 3.29Portfolio turnover rate(3) % —
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 3Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.12Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 0Management fees % 0.65Management expense ratio(2) % 1.50Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.50Portfolio turnover rate(3) % —
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 402Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.11Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 40Management fees % 0.65Management expense ratio(2) % 1.76Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.76Portfolio turnover rate(3) % —
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF(3) 100/100 Class F Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 3Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.11Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 0Management fees % 0.65Management expense ratio(2) % 2.16Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.16Portfolio turnover rate(3) % —
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 577Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.11Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 57Management fees % 1.47Management expense ratio(2) % 2.43Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.43Portfolio turnover rate(3) % —
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 321Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.10Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 32Management fees % 1.42Management expense ratio(2) % 2.63Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.63Portfolio turnover rate(3) % —
BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIFSupplementary Information (unaudited) (cont’d)(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 168
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF(3) 100/100 Prestige Class Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 489Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.09Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 48Management fees % 1.30Management expense ratio(2) % 2.89Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.89Portfolio turnover rate(3) % —
(1) This information is provided as at June 30.(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses
allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund. For the financial period-ended June 30, 2020, no sales of portfolio securities were made by the Fund. As a result the portfolio turnover rate for this period was zero.
BMO Concentrated Global Equity GIF(unaudited)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
169 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30,As at 2020
ASSETSCURRENT ASSETSCash 67Investments
Non-derivative financial assets 1,831Subscriptions receivable 21Total assets 1,919
LIABILITIESCURRENT LIABILITIESPayable for investments purchased 30Accrued expenses 2Total liabilities 32Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,887Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners
75/75 Class A Units 28575/100 Class A Units 15175/75 Class F Units 375/100 Class F Units 375/75 Prestige Class Units 1,30575/100 Prestige Class Units 140
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 75/75 Class A Units $ 10.5175/100 Class A Units $ 10.5475/75 Class F Units $ 10.5375/100 Class F Units $ 10.5275/75 Prestige Class Units $ 10.5275/100 Prestige Class Units $ 10.51
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)
June 30, For the period ended 2020
INCOMEOther changes in fair value of investments and derivatives
Net realized gain 1Unrealized depreciation (5)
Net loss in fair value of investments and derivatives (4)Total loss (4)
EXPENSESManagement fees (note 7) 1Fixed administration fees (note 7) 0Insurance fees (note 7) 1Total expenses 2
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (6)
Increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners75/75 Class A Units 175/100 Class A Units 275/75 Class F Units 075/100 Class F Units 075/75 Prestige Class Units (8)75/100 Prestige Class Units (1)
Increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (note 3)75/75 Class A Units 0.0975/100 Class A Units 0.5075/75 Class F Units 0.5375/100 Class F Units 0.5275/75 Prestige Class Units (0.29)75/100 Prestige Class Units (0.41)
BMO Concentrated Global Equity GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 170
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, For the period ended 2020
75/75 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 393Withdrawal of withdrawable units (109)Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 284
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 285
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 285
75/100 Class A UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 287Withdrawal of withdrawable units (138)Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 149
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 151
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 151
75/75 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 3
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, For the period ended 2020
75/100 Class F UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 3Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 3
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 3
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (8)
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 1,313Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 1,313
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,305
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,305
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1)
Withdrawable unit transactions 1
Proceeds from withdrawable units issued 141Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 141
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 140
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 140
BMO Concentrated Global Equity GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
171 BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLICYOWNERS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, For the period ended 2020
Total FundNet assets held for the benefit of policyowners at
beginning of period —Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (6)
Withdrawable unit transactionsProceeds from withdrawable units issued 2,140Withdrawal of withdrawable units (247)Net increase from withdrawable unit transactions 1,893
Net increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,887
Net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1,887
BMO Concentrated Global Equity GIF(unaudited) (cont’d)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds 172
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS(All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars)
June 30, For the period ended 2020
Cash flows from operating activitiesDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (6)Adjustments for:
Net realized gain on sale of investments and derivatives (1)Change in unrealized depreciation of investments and
derivatives 5Increase in accrued expenses 2Purchases of investments (1,930)Proceeds from sale and maturity of investments 125
Net cash from operating activities (1,805)Cash flows from financing activitiesProceeds from issuances of withdrawable units 1,872Net cash from financing activities 1,872
Net increase in cash 67Cash at beginning of period —Cash at end of period 67
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
As at June 30, 2020 Number of Units
Cost* ($)
Fair Value
($)
HOLDINGS IN INVESTMENT FUND
Global Equity Fund — 97.0%BMO Concentrated Global Equity Fund,
Series I 140,038 1,836 1,831
Total Investment Portfolio — 97.0% 1,836 1,831
Other Assets Less Liabilities — 3.0% 56Net assets held for the benefit
of policyowners — 100.0% 1,887
* Where applicable, distributions received from holdings as a return of capital are used to reduce the adjusted cost base of the securities in the portfolio.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Fund and Class information
The Fund is authorized to issue an unlimited number of units in each of 75/75 Class A Units, 75/100 Class A Units, 75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units, 75/75 Prestige Class Units and 75/100 Prestige Class Units, which are withdrawable at the policyowners’ option.
Class Launch Date
75/75 Class A Units May 8, 2020
75/100 Class A Units May 8, 2020
75/75 Class F Units May 8, 2020
75/100 Class F Units May 8, 2020
75/75 Prestige Class Units May 8, 2020
75/100 Prestige Class Units May 8, 2020
Change in units
The number of units that have been issued and are outstanding are disclosed in the table below.
For the period ended (in thousands of units)
June 30, 2020
75/75 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 37Withdrawn during the period (10)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 27
75/100 Class A UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 27Withdrawn during the period (13)Units issued and outstanding, end of period 14
75/75 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 0Units issued and outstanding, end of period 0
75/100 Class F UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 0Units issued and outstanding, end of period 0
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 124Units issued and outstanding, end of period 124
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsUnits issued and outstanding, beginning of period —Issued for cash 13Units issued and outstanding, end of period 13
Units held by the Company
The Company held the following units of the Fund:
As at June 30, 2020Class Number of Units Value of Units ($)
75/75 Class A Units 250 3
75/100 Class A Units 250 3
75/75 Class F Units 250 3
75/100 Class F Units 250 3
75/75 Prestige Class Units 250 3
75/100 Prestige Class Units 250 3
Financial instruments risk
The Fund invests in the BMO Concentrated Global Equity Fund, (“underlying fund”). The investment objective of the underlying fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation through investment in a portfolio of high quality equity or equity-related securities of issuers throughout the world. The portfolio manager invests primarily in equity companies that trade on recognized exchanges in countries around the world.
Currency risk
The Fund's exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to currency risk is summarized in the table below. Amounts shown are based on the carrying value of monetary and non-monetary assets (including derivatives and the underlying principle (notional) amount of forward currency contracts, if any).
As at June 30, 2020
Currencies
Cash and other current receivables &
payables ($)
Investments (monetary
& non-monetary)
($)
Forward currency
contracts ($)
Net currency exposure ($)
As a % of Net Assets
(%)
Danish Krone 0 154 — 154 8.2Euro (1) 131 — 130 6.9Japanese Yen (1) 100 — 99 5.2Pound Sterling (1) 132 — 131 6.9Swiss Franc (1) 105 — 104 5.5U.S. Dollar (7) 1,161 — 1,154 61.1Total (11) 1,783 — 1,772 93.8Boder line
As at June 30, 2020, if the Canadian dollar had strengthened or weakened by 5% in relation to all foreign currencies, respectively, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund could possibly have increased or decreased, respectively, by approximately $89. In practice, actual results may differ from this sensitivity analysis and the difference could be material.
Interest rate risk
As at June 30, 2020, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to interest rate risk.
BMO Concentrated Global Equity GIFNotes to the Financial Statements (unaudited) (cont’d)Fund Specific Information (All amounts in thousands of Canadian dollars, except per unit data)June 30, 2020
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Other market risk
The Fund has a significant indirect exposure to other market risk arising from its investment in the underlying fund, which invests in equity securities. Using historical correlation between the Fund's return and the return of its benchmark, if the benchmark, MSCI World Total Return Index (Net, C$), had increased or decreased by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the Net Assets of the Fund would have increased or decreased, respectively, by $183. Historical correlation may not be representative of future correlation, and accordingly, actual results may differ and the difference could be material.
Credit risk
As at June 30, 2020, the Fund did not have significant exposure, through its investment in the underlying fund, to credit risk.
Fair value hierarchy
The Fund classifies its financial instruments into three levels based on the inputs used to value the financial instruments. Level 1 securities are valued based on the quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
Level 2 securities are valued based on significant observable market inputs, such as quoted prices from similar securities and quoted prices in inactive markets or based on observable inputs to models.
Level 3 securities are valued based on significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company's determination of assumptions that market participants might reasonably use in valuing the securities.
As at June 30, 2020
Financial assets Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Investment Funds 1,831 — — 1,831
Unconsolidated structured entities
Information on the carrying amount and the size of the investments in structured entities is shown in the following tables:
Carrying amount
As at June 30,
2020
BMO Concentrated Global Equity Fund, Series I 1,831
Carrying amount as a % of the underlying fund's Net Asset
As at June 30,
2020
BMO Concentrated Global Equity Fund, Series I 0.10%
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit
The increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit for the period ended June 30, 2020 is calculated as follows:
June 30,
For the period ended 2020
75/75 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 1Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 12
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.09
75/100 Class A UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 2Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 4
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.50
75/75 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 0
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.53
75/100 Class F UnitsIncrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners 0Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 0
Increase in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit 0.52
75/75 Prestige Class UnitsDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (8)Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 29
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.29)
75/100 Prestige Class UnitsDecrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners (1)Weighted average units outstanding during the period (in
thousands of units) 2
Decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit (0.41)
Brokerage commissions
There were no brokerage commissions charged to the Fund during the period ended June 30, 2020.
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Concentration risk
The following is a summary of the Fund's concentration risk through its investment in the underlying fund:
As atJune 30,
2020
Money Market InvestmentsFederal 2.6%
EquitiesConsumer Services 7.5%Consumer Discretionary 19.0%Consumer Staples 17.2%Financials 12.5%Health Care 15.9%Industrials 5.1%Information Technology 14.5%Materials 2.7%
Other Assets less Liabilities 3.0%100.0%
Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities
There were no amounts offset as at June 30, 2020.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (unaudited)
The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund which is intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance for the period indicated.
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Equity GIF(3) 75/75 Class A Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 285Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.51Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 27Management fees % 1.75Management expense ratio(2) % 3.02Management expense ratio before waivers % 3.02Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 12.99
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Equity GIF(3) 75/100 Class A Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 151Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.54Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 14Management fees % 1.75Management expense ratio(2) % 3.33Management expense ratio before waivers % 3.33Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 12.99
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Equity GIF(3) 75/75 Class F Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 3Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.53Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 0Management fees % 0.75Management expense ratio(2) % 1.89Management expense ratio before waivers % 1.89Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 12.99
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Equity GIF(3) 75/100 Class F Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 3Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.52Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 0Management fees % 0.75Management expense ratio(2) % 2.20Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.20Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 12.99
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Equity GIF(3) 75/75 Prestige Class Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 1,305Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.52Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 124Management fees % 1.57Management expense ratio(2) % 2.81Management expense ratio before waivers % 2.81Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 12.99
(1) (2) BMO Concentrated Global Equity GIF(3) 75/100 Prestige Class Units
May 8, 2020 to June 30,
2020
Net asset (000's)(1) $ 140Net asset value per unit(1) $ 10.51Units issued and outstanding (000's)(1) 13Management fees % 1.48Management expense ratio(2) % 3.03Management expense ratio before waivers % 3.03Portfolio turnover rate(3) % 12.99
(1) This information is provided as at June 30.(2) The management expense ratio of a particular class is calculated based on all expenses
allocated to the class, as applicable, including all taxes and interest expenses but excluding brokerage commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, divided by the average daily net asset value of that class, annualized.
(3) The Fund's portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund's portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 100% is equivalent to the Fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund's portfolio turnover rate in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the Fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover rate and the performance of a fund.
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1. The Funds
The BMO Guaranteed Investment Funds (the “Funds”) are offered through a variable annuity contract issued by BMO Life Assurance Company (the “Company”) under authority of the Insurance Companies Act (Canada) and are regulated by the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (“CLHIA”). The Company is the registered owner of the assets of the Funds for the benefit of the policyowners. The address of the Company’s registered office is 60 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario. The Funds are not separate legal entities. The Funds were established as follows:
Fund Date EstablishedBMO Money Market GIF December 2, 2013BMO Canadian Balanced Growth GIF December 2, 2013BMO Canadian Income Strategy GIF December 2, 2013BMO U.S. Balanced Growth GIF December 2, 2013BMO North American Income Strategy GIF December 2, 2013BMO Fixed Income ETF Portfolio GIF June 21, 2016BMO Income ETF Portfolio GIF June 21, 2016BMO Conservative ETF Portfolio GIF June 21, 2016BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio GIF June 21, 2016BMO Growth ETF Portfolio GIF June 21, 2016BMO Equity Growth ETF Portfolio GIF June 21, 2016BMO Low Volatility U.S. Equity ETF GIF June 21, 2016BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF GIF June 21, 2016BMO Monthly Income GIF January 9, 2017BMO Asset Allocation GIF May 14, 2018BMO Monthly High Income II GIF May 14, 2018BMO Tactical Balanced GIF May 14, 2018BMO Dividend GIF May 14, 2018BMO Global Balanced GIF May 6, 2019BMO Global Volatility International Equity
ETF GIF May 6, 2019BMO Concentrated Global Balanced GIF May 8, 2020BMO Concentrated Global Equity GIF May 8, 2020
The Company is the sole issuer of the individual variable insurance contract providing for investment in each Fund.
Each Fund is established under the authority of the Insurance Companies Act. Each of the Funds invest in direct investments or in underlying exchange traded funds or mutual fund units.
The individual variable insurance contract provides guarantees, which are payable either on maturity or on death.
The Statement of Financial Position and related notes of each of the Funds are as at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. The Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in Net Assets Held for the Benefit of Policyowners, Statement of Cash Flows and related notes are of the period(s) ended June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2019 except for a Fund established during the period(s) which is presented from the date of establishment to June 30 of the applicable period.
The financial statements were authorized for issuance by the Board of Directors of the Company on September 2, 2020.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2019, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).
2. Basis of preparation and presentation
These unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS and in accordance with International Accounting Standard (“IAS”) 34 – Interim Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).
3. Summary of significant accounting policies financial instruments
Financial instruments include financial assets and financial liabilities such as equity and debt securities, investment funds and derivatives. These investments are part of a group of financial instruments that are managed and their performance is evaluated on a fair value basis in accordance with the Funds’ investment strategy.
The Funds classify and measure financial instruments in accordance with IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (“IFRS 9”). Upon initial recognition, financial instruments are recorded at fair value. A financial instrument is recognized when the Funds become a party to the contractual requirements of the instrument and derecognized when the right to receive cash flows from the instrument has expire of the Funds have transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. As such, investment purchase and sale transactions are recorded as of the trade date. Investments and derivatives are subsequently measured as fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”) with changes in fair value recognized in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as “Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)”.
All financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized in the Statement of Financial Position.
The Funds’ withdrawable units contain multiple contractual obligations and consequently, do not meet the conditions to be classified as equity. As a result, the Funds’ obligations for net assets held for the benefit of policyowners are classified as financial liabilities and presented at the withdrawal amounts.
Cost of investmentsThe cost of investments represents the amount paid for each security and is determined on an average cost basis, and excludes commissions and other portfolio transaction costs, which are separately reported in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Realized gains and losses on disposition are determined based on the cost of the investments
Fair value measurementFair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
For exchange-traded securities, close prices are considered to be fair value if they fall within the bid-ask spread. In circumstances where the close price is not within the bid-ask spread, the
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Company determines the point within the bid-ask spread that is most representative of fair value based on the specific facts and circumstances.
For bonds, debentures, asset-backed securities and other debt securities, fair value is determined as the last traded market price or close price, where the close price falls within the bid-ask spread of the security. Short-term investments, if any, are held at amortized cost, which approximates fair value due to their short-term nature.
Mutual fund units held as investments are valued at their respective Net Asset Value (“NAV”) on each Valuation Date (the “Valuation Date” is each day on which the Toronto Stock Exchange is open for trading), as these values are the most readily and regularly available.
The Funds may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes, either directly or indirectly or for non-hedging purposes. The fair value of forward currency contracts entered into by the Funds is recorded as the difference between the fair value of the contract on the Valuation Date and the fair value on the date the contract originated.
CashCash is comprised of cash and deposits with banks, which include bankers’ acceptances and overnight demand deposits. The carrying amount of cash approximates its fair value because it is short-term in nature.
Other assets and liabilitiesOther assets and other liabilities generally include receivable for investment sold, subscription receivable, distributions receivable from investment trusts, payable for investments purchased, redemptions payable and accrued expense. These financial assets and financial liabilities are short-term in nature and are subsequently measured at amortized cost, which approximates their fair value.
Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associatesSubsidiaries are entities over which the Funds have control through their exposure or rights to variable returns from their investment, and have the ability to affect those returns through their power over the entity. The Funds have determined that they are an investment entity and as such, they account for subsidiaries, if any, at fair value. Joint ventures are investments where the Funds exercise joint control through an agreement with other shareholders, and associates are investments in which the Funds exert significant influence over operating, investing, and financing decisions (such as entities in which the Funds own 20% – 50% of voting shares), all of which, if any, have been designated at FVTPL.
Unconsolidated structured entitiesThe Company has determined that the underlying funds in which the Funds may invest are unconsolidated structured entities. This determination is based on the fact that decision making about the underlying funds is not governed by the voting right or other similar right held by the Funds. Similarly, investments
in securitizations, asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities are determined to be interests in unconsolidated structured entities.
The Funds invest in underlying funds whose investment objectives range from achieving short-term to long-term income and capital growth potential. Underlying funds may use leverage in a manner consistent with their respective investment objectives and as permitted by Canadian securities regulatory authorities. Underlying funds finance their operations by issuing redeemable units which are puttable at the holders’ option and entitles the holder to a proportionate stake in the respective fund’s Net Assets. The change in fair value of each of the underlying funds during the periods is included in “Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)” in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Mortgage-related securities are created from pools of residential or commercial mortgage loans, including mortgage loans made by savings and loan institutions, mortgage bankers, commercial banks and others. Asset-backed securities are created from many types of assets, including auto loans, credit card receivables, home equity loans, and student loans.
The Funds do not provide and have not committed to providing any additional significant financial information or other support to the unconsolidated structured entities other than its investment in the unconsolidated structured entities.
Offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilitiesFinancial instruments are presented at net or gross amounts in the Statement of Financial Position depending on the existence of intention and legal right to offset opposite positions of such instruments held with the same counterparties. Amounts offset in the Statement of Financial Position are transactions for which the Funds have legally enforceable rights to offset and intend to settle the positions on a net basis. Amounts not offset in the Statement of Financial Position relate to transactions where a master netting arrangement or similar agreement is in place with a right to offset only in the event of default, insolvency or bankruptcy, or where the Funds have no intention of settling on a net basis.
Income recognitionDistributions from underlying funds are recognized on the ex-distribution date.
Interest income from interest bearing investments is recognized in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as it is earned using the effective interest rate. Interest receivable shown in the Statement of Financial Position is accrued based on the interest bearing instruments’ stated rates of interest.
Foreign currency translationThe fair value of investments and other assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into the Funds’ functional currency at the rates of exchange prevailing at the period-end date. Purchases and sales of investments, and income and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Realized foreign exchange gains (losses) on completed transactions are included
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in “Net realized gain (loss)” and unrealized foreign exchange gains (losses) are included in “Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)” in the Statement of Comprehensive Income. Foreign exchange gains (losses) relating to cash, receivables and payables are included in “Foreign exchange gain (loss)” in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Increase or decrease in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit“Increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners per unit” of a class in the Statement of Comprehensive Income represents the increase (decrease) in net assets held for the benefit of policyowners attributable to the class, divided by the weighted average number of units of the class outstanding during the period.
Portfolio turnover ratioThe Funds’ portfolio turnover ratio indicates how actively the Funds’ portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover ratio of 100% is equivalent to the fund buying and selling all of the securities in its portfolio once in the course of the year. The higher a fund’s portfolio turnover ratio in a year, the greater the trading costs payable by the fund in the year, and the greater the chance of an investor receiving taxable capital gains in the year. There is not necessarily a relationship between a high turnover ratio and the performance of a fund.
Income taxesThe Funds are segregated funds under the provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada). The Funds’ net income, including net realized capital gains and losses for the calendar year, is allocated to beneficiaries so that the Funds will not be liable for income taxes. As a result, the Funds have determined that they are in substance not taxable and therefore do not record income taxes in the Statement of Comprehensive Income and/or recognize any deferred tax assets or liabilities in the Statement of Financial Position.
4. Units and unit transactions
The withdrawable units of the Funds are classified as financial liabilities. The units have no par value and are entitled to allocations, if any. Upon withdrawal, a unit is entitled to a proportionate share of the Fund’s NAV. The Funds allocate their net income, including net realized capital gains and capital losses, to ensure the Funds will not be liable for income taxes on capital gains, dividends and interest. The Funds have no restrictions or specific capital requirements on the subscriptions and withdrawal of units. The relevant movements in withdrawable units are shown on the Statement of Changes in Net Assets Held for the Benefit of Policyowners. In accordance with their investment objectives and strategies, and the risk management practices outlined in Note 8, the Funds endeavor to invest the subscriptions received in appropriate investments, while maintaining sufficient liquidity to meet withdrawals, with such liquidity being augmented by short-term borrowings or disposal of investments where necessary.
The NAV per unit of a class is computed by dividing the NAV of the Fund attributable to the class (that is, the total fair value of the assets attributable to the class less the liabilities attributable to the class) by the total number of units of the class of the Fund outstanding at such time.
Expenses directly attributable to a class are charged to that class. Other expenses, income, realized and unrealized gains and losses from investment transactions are allocated proportionately to each class based upon the relative NAV of each class.
75/75 Class A Units are for policyowners that are professionals and business owners seeking downside risk protection and creditor protection.
75/100 Class A Units are for policyowners that are retirees and seniors seeking estate protection or wealth transfer advantages.
100/100 Class A Units are for policyowners that are pre-retirees looking for maximum protection and to lock-in market gains as they get closer to retirement.
75/75 Prestige Class Units, 75/100 Prestige Class Units and 100/100 Prestige Class Units are only available to policyowners who meet and maintain a minimum investment of $250, either individually or collectively with other policyowners who are their family members and reside at the same address.
75/75 Class F Units, 75/100 Class F Units and 100/100 Class F Units are available to policyowners that have a fee based account with a distributor and the policy is held in nominee-name. The distributor is subject to terms and conditions set out in a Class F agreement between the distributor and the Company.
5. Critical accounting judgements and estimates
The preparation of financial statements requires the use of judgement in applying the Funds’ accounting policies and to make estimates and assumptions about the future. The following discusses the most significant accounting judgements and estimates that the Funds have made in preparing their financial statements:
Accounting judgements:
Functional and presentation currencyThe Funds policyowners are mainly Canadian residents, with the subscriptions and redemptions of the withdrawable units denominated in Canadian dollars. The Funds invest in Canadian dollar denominated securities. The performance of the Funds are measured and reported to the policyowners in Canadian dollars. The Company considers the Canadian dollar as the currency that most faithfully represents the economic effects of the underlying transactions, events and conditions. The financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars, which is the Funds’ functional and presentation currency.
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Classification and measurement of financial instruments and application of fair value optionIn classifying and measuring financial instruments held by the Funds, the Company is required to make an assessment of the Funds’ business model for managing financial instruments and the contractual cash flow characteristic of the financial asset.
In classifying and measuring financial instruments held by the Funds, the Company is required to make significant judgements in determining the most appropriate classification in accordance with IFRS 9. The Company has assessed the Funds’ business model with respect to the manner in which financial assets and financial liabilities are managed as a group and performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, and has concluded that FVTPL in accordance with IFRS 9 provides the most appropriate measurement and presentation of the Funds’ investment portfolio. The collection of principal and interest is incidental to the fair value business model.
Accounting estimates:The Funds have established policies and control procedures that are intended to ensure these judgements are well controlled, independently reviewed, and consistently applied from period to period. The estimates of the value of the Funds’ assets and liabilities are believed to be appropriate as at the reporting date.
6. Management fees and expenses
Each Fund is responsible for the payment of fees and expenses related to its operations. Such fees and expenses include management fees and other recoverable fund operating expenses paid by the Funds. Collectively, all the fees and expenses paid or payable by the Funds, including management fees and other recoverable fund operating expenses divided by the Funds’ average NAV, is known as the Management Expense Ratio (“MER”).
7. Related party transactions
Management feesEach Fund pays a management fee for investment management and administration services of the Fund. The management fee varies from Fund to Fund and is calculated and accrued on a daily basis as an annual percentage of the NAV of each Fund.
The management fee of a Fund includes the management fee and expenses charged by the underlying funds. There is no duplication of management fees when the Fund invests in an underlying fund.
Administration feesEach Fund incurs certain operating expenses that include audit and legal fees and expenses; custodian and transfer agency fees; costs attributable to the administration of the segregated funds, including the cost of the record keeping system; fund accounting and valuation costs; costs of financial reports; including information folders, required to comply with applicable regulatory requirements; filing fees, and statements and communications to policyowners. The Company pays for these expenses and in return, each Fund pays the Company an
administration fee of 0.25%. The administration fee is calculated and accrued daily as an annual percentage of the average NAV of each Fund.
Insurance feesEach Fund pays an insurance fee for the provision of insurance benefits to the Company. The insurance fee differs from Fund to Fund and is calculated and accrued daily as an annual percentage of NAV of each Fund and is included in the management expense ratio.
Brokerage commissionsThe Funds may execute trades with and or through BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., an affiliate of the Company based on established standard brokerage agreements at market prices. These fees, if any, are included in “Commissions and other portfolio transaction costs” in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
Other related partiesThe Company may, on behalf of the Funds, enter into transactions or arrangements with or involving other subsidiaries or affiliates of the Bank of Montreal, or certain other persons or companies that are related or connected to the Company. These transactions or arrangements may include transactions or arrangements with or involving subsidiaries or affiliates of the Bank of Montreal, BMO Asset Management Inc., or other investment funds offered by Bank of Montreal, and may involve the purchase or sale of portfolio securities through or from subsidiaries or affiliates of the Bank of Montreal, the purchase or sale of securities issued or guaranteed by subsidiaries or affiliates of the Bank of Montreal, entering into forward contracts with subsidiaries or affiliates of the Bank of Montreal acting as the counterparty, the purchase or redemption of units of other Bank of Montreal investment funds or the provision of services to the Company.
8. Financial instrument risk
The Funds may be exposed to a variety of financial risks that are concentrated in their investment holdings. The concentration risk table groups securities by asset type, geographic region and/or market segment. The Funds’ risk management practices outline the monitoring of compliance to investment guidelines. The Company manages the potential effects of these financial risks on the Funds’ performance by employing and overseeing professional and experienced portfolio advisors that regularly monitor the Funds’ positions, market events and diversify investment portfolios within the constraints of the investment guidelines.
Where a Fund invests in another investment fund or investment funds, they may be indirectly exposed to the financial instrument risk of the underlying fund(s), depending on the investment objectives and the type of securities held by the underlying fund(s). The decision to buy or sell an underlying fund is based on the investment guidelines and positions, rather than the exposure of the underlying funds.
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a) Currency riskCurrency risk is the risk that the fair value of financial instruments denominated in currencies, other than the functional currency of the Funds, will fluctuate due to changes in foreign exchange rates. Investments in foreign markets are exposed to currency risk as the prices denominated in foreign currencies are converted to the Funds’ functional currency in determining fair value. The Funds may enter into forward currency contracts for hedging purposes to reduce foreign currency exposure or to establish exposure to foreign currencies. IFRS 7 considers the foreign exchange exposure relating to non-monetary assets and liabilities to be a component of market price risk not foreign currency risk. However, the Company monitors the exposure on all foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities.
b) Interest rate riskInterest rate risk is the risk that the fair value of the Funds’ interest bearing investments will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The Funds’ exposure to interest rate risk is concentrated in its investment in debt securities (such as bonds, money market investments, short-term investments and debentures) and interest rate derivative instruments, if any. Other assets and liabilities are short-term in nature and/or non- interest bearing.
c) Other market riskOther market risk is the risk that the fair value of a financial instrument will fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices (other than those arising from interest rate risk or currency risk), whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual financial instrument or its issuer, or factors affecting all similar financial instruments traded in a market. Other assets and liabilities are monetary items that are short-term in nature, as such they are not subject to other market risk.
d) Credit riskCredit risk is the risk that a loss could arise from a security issuer or counterparty to a financial instrument not being able to meet its financial obligations. The fair value of debt securities includes consideration of the creditworthiness of the debt issuer. Credit risk exposure for over-the-counter derivative instruments is based on the Funds’ unrealized gain of the contractual obligations with the counterparty as at the reporting date. The credit exposure of other assets is represented by its carrying amount.
e) Liquidity riskThe Funds’ exposure to liquidity and other liabilities risk is concentrated in the daily cash withdrawals of units and other liabilities. The Funds primarily invest in securities that are traded in active markets and can be readily disposed. In addition, the Funds retain sufficient cash positions to maintain liquidity. The Funds may, from time to time, enter into over-the-counter derivative contracts or invest in unlisted securities, which are not traded in an organized market and may be illiquid. Securities for which a market quotation could not be obtained and may be illiquid are identified in the Schedule of Investment Portfolio. The proportion of illiquid securities to NAV of the Fund is monitored
by the Company to ensure it does not exceed the regulatory limit and does not significantly affect the liquidity required to meet the Fund’s financial obligations.
9. Significant event
The current spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a global pandemic and the unprecedented responses taken by many governments, including closing borders, restricting international and domestic travel, and the imposition of prolonged social distancing or similar restrictions, as well as the forced or voluntary closure of, or operational changes to many retail and other businesses, has resulted in fundamental changes in the business world with significant impacts on operations and world markets. The impacts on operations includes changes in work environments, inherent controls risk and cyber-risks; while the main impacts on investments includes increase in market risks, market volatility and liquidity risk, with its impacts on valuations.
The Company has implemented and will continue to review the situation with a view to implementing additional controls and procedures to adequately address the risks and reduce the impacts of the COVID-19 on the Funds, to the extent possible.
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