IFIC Releases Monthly Statistics for April 2014

May 16, 2014

Toronto, ON – May 16, 2014 – IFIC announces that for the month of April 2014, the Assets Under Management (AUM) for the mutual funds industry reached $1.07 trillion. Year-to-date, industry AUM increased by $71.3 billion or 7.1%.

Net sales for the mutual funds industry totalled $4.57 billion. Net sales of long-term funds were $4.76 billion and net redemptions of money market funds were $192.5 million.

For more information on these results, visit IFIC.CA.

Data for this report is compiled from IFIC and other sources to comprehensively reflect the size and activity of the Canadian retail mutual funds industry. Aggregate totals are provided by Investor Economics.

About IFIC

The Investment Funds Institute of Canada is the voice of Canada’s investment funds industry. IFIC brings together 150 organizations, including fund managers, distributors and industry service organizations, to foster a strong, stable investment sector where investors can realize their financial goals. By connecting Canada’s savers to Canada’s economy, our industry contributes significantly to Canadian economic growth and job creation. The organization is proud to have served Canada's mutual funds industry and its investors for more than 50 years.

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Sara Clodman
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
The Investment Funds Institute of Canada
Phone: 416-309-2317
Email: sclodman@ific.ca
Website: ific.ca

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