2018 Semi-Annual Management Report of Fund Performance

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1 (the Fund ) For the six-month period ended March 31, 2018 (the Period ) Manager: BMO Investments Inc. (the Manager or BMOII ) Portfolio manager: BMO Asset Management Inc., Toronto, Ontario (the portfolio manager ) Sub-advisor: F&C Management Limited, London, England 2018 Semi-Annual Management Report of Fund Performance This semi-annual management report of fund performance contains financial highlights but does not contain the complete semi-annual or annual financial statements of the Fund. If the semi-annual financial statements of the Fund do not accompany the mailing of this report, you may obtain a copy of the semi-annual or annual financial statements at your request, and at no cost, by calling and , by writing to us at BMO Investments Inc., First Canadian Place, 100 King Street West, 43rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5X 1A1 or by visiting our website at and or SEDAR at You may also contact us using one of these methods to request a copy of the Fund s proxy voting policies and procedures, proxy voting disclosure record and/or quarterly portfolio disclosure. MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION OF FUND PERFORMANCE Results of Operations During the Period, the Fund s total net asset value changed from approximately $4,336 million to approximately $4,218 million. Series A units of the Fund returned 1.76%. Please see the Past Performance section for information on the performance returns of the Fund s other series. Canadian equities benefited from improved investor risk appetite at the end of, driven by renewed hopes for U.S. tax reform. In addition, strong Canadian economic data and gains in the labour market continued to support equities. However, the first quarter of 2018 was challenging for global equities and Canadian equities were not immune to fragile investor sentiment. The S&P/TSX Composite Index declined every month of the first quarter of 2018 as investors became more concerned about the sustainability of household debt, the potential impact of new mortgage regulations and higher interest rates. Meanwhile, ongoing trade negotiations continued to impact flows into Canadian equities. Global stocks declined in February as the U.S. posted strong economic data, which raised inflation and interest rate expectations. Canadian stocks continued to decline in March as investors remained concerned about cross-border trade. After a string of strong economic data at the end of, Canada posted net job losses in January This change was in part driven by an increase in Ontario s minimum wage. However, given soft employment numbers in early 2018, weaker retail sales and ongoing trade concerns, the Bank of Canada ( BoC ) held its policy rate in March after raising interest rates in January. Global investors were concerned about the potential for U.S. tariffs and Canada continued to face domestic challenges, particularly in the housing market. As a result, long-term interest rates declined, while interest rates for mid-term bonds rose as mid-term government bonds underperformed. Overall, the Canadian bond market, as measured by the FTSE TMX Canada Universe Bond Index, gained 2.1% over the Period as a result of the change in long-term interest rates. Meanwhile, corporate bonds benefited from narrowing spreads (the difference in yield between corporate and government bonds with similar maturities) as corporate credit outperformed government bonds. During the Period, stock selection in real estate investment trusts ( REIT ) and Energy sector producers contributed to the Fund s performance, as did an underweight allocation to precious metals equities. The Fund s equity position in Dream Global REIT was a top individual contributor to performance, as its German office holdings performed well. The company has also newly acquired a portfolio in the Netherlands. An underweight allocation to Enbridge Inc. contributed to relative results as the company faced increased funding concerns, particularly after a ruling by the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission s ruling. The ruling lowered the returns to Enbridge Inc. s U.S. master limited partnership funding vehicles.

2 Exposure to equities from interest-sensitive sectors detracted from the Fund s performance. An equity holding in Cogeco Communications Inc. also detracted from performance as it was impacted by competitive pressure owing to its lack of wireless offerings. Having no position in cannabis stocks was another detractor from performance as these stocks performed well ahead of legalization. The portfolio manager introduced a new equity position in Imperial Oil Ltd. for its attractive valuation, strong reserve base and potential for cash flow growth, should Canadian oil prices recover as expected. Dream Global REIT was increased based on strong results from its German office and newly acquired Dutch portfolio. In fixed income holdings, the Fund s slight underweight exposure to interest rates contributed to performance as short-term rates rose significantly. An overweight allocation to corporate debt and underweight exposure to sovereign debt also contributed to the Fund s yield. In addition, an overweight exposure to corporate debt linked to the Real Estate sector was a modest detractor from performance, as that market segment underperformed the overall corporate universe. The portfolio manager also modestly reduced the Fund s corporate debt allocation in favour of government securities. The shift was made to protect the portfolio from an expected rise in volatility in H&R REIT was eliminated from the Fund following deterioration in earnings and cash flow growth forecasts. An equity holding in Restaurant Brands International Inc. was trimmed after its earnings estimates were revised downward. While the news headlines regarding higher Ontario wage costs and franchisee discontent are likely to have only a modest impact on the company s financial performance, the negative news may continue to weigh on the performance of Tim Hortons Inc. in the near term. Similarly, the company s Popeye s Louisiana Kitchen Inc. restaurant has had relatively weak same-store sales growth, but this remains a much smaller portion of the business. The Fund distributes a fixed amount per unit each month, consistent with the Fund s stated objective of providing a stable cash flow to its unitholders. A portion of a distribution may consist of a return of capital. This portion may be significant, and will occur when the income earned by the Fund per unit is less than the fixed amount of the distribution. Sub-Advisor Change Effective January 31, 2018, F&C Management Limited, an affiliate of the Manager, was appointed as sub-advisor for a portion of the Fund. For information on the Fund s performance and composition, please refer to the Past Performance section and Summary of Investment Portfolio section of this report. Recent Developments The portfolio manager has become more cautious with respect to the economic outlook. The Canadian economy has performed well over the past several quarters, but concerns are mounting. These concerns stem from the possibility that trade tariffs and the renegotiation of treaties, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement, may push inflation higher. There are also concerns that inflation could rise as a result of decisions, like those made in Ontario, to increase the minimum wage. The impact of these types of policies may not only have an influence on inflation, but may also lower economic growth. Given current economic conditions, the portfolio manager believes that the BoC will raise interest rates once more in 2018, which is lower than the general market expectation of two more increases. Overall, given the prospects for inflation, the economy and the BoC s monetary policy, interest rates, while potentially volatile on a day-to-day basis, are expected to trade in a fairly narrow range. As such, the Fund s interest rate sensitivity will be maintained near the benchmark. Relatively narrow corporate bond spreads (the difference in yield between bonds of similar maturity but different credit quality) may limit the ability to increase the Fund s yield through an overweight allocation to credit. The CBOE Volatility Index, a measure of stock market volatility, has been low for some time. Long periods of low volatility can be an indication that investors are becoming complacent about riskier assets like equities and corporate bonds. With this limited ability to add yield to the Fund, and given low volatility, the portfolio manager will look to maintain a credit rating profile that carries lower risk than the benchmark. Should corporate spreads widen, it would present an opportunity to increase the Fund s exposure to the credit sector. The Manager confirms that the Fund did not borrow money during the Period.

3 In terms of the Fund s equity component, higher interest rates are likely to continue to be a challenge in the coming period. However, by limiting the Fund s interest rate exposure without sacrificing any defensive characteristics, the portfolio manager believes that the Fund will perform well. The portfolio manager also expects the Fund s stock selection model to continue contributing to returns. Subsequent Event Risk Rating Change The risks associated with an investment in the Fund remain as disclosed in the Fund s most recent simplified prospectus or any amendments and fund facts document. During the Period there were no changes to the Fund that materially affected the overall risk level associated with an investment in the Fund. However, beginning in May 2018 the Fund s investment risk level is being determined by calculating the Fund s ten-year standard deviation in accordance with the investment risk classification methodology under National Instrument Investment Funds, which came into force effective September 1,. If the Fund does not have at least ten years of performance history, a reference index that is expected to reasonably approximate the Fund s standard deviation is used as a proxy for the remainder of the ten year period. In May 2018, the Manager reviewed the Fund using the new standardized investment risk classification methodology and determined that the risk rating of the Fund had not changed. The Manager reviews the Fund s investment risk level and reference index, if any, at least annually. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS BMO Investments Inc., an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Montreal ( BMO ), is the Manager of the Fund. From time to time, the Manager may, on behalf of the Fund, enter into transactions or arrangements with or involving other members of BMO Financial Group, or certain other persons or companies that are related or connected to the Manager (each a Related Party ). The purpose of this section is to provide a brief description of any transaction involving the Fund and a Related Party. Portfolio Manager The Fund s portfolio manager is BMO Asset Management Inc. ( BMOAM ), an affiliate of the Manager and F&C Management Limited, also an affiliate of the Manager, is a sub-advisor to BMOAM. BMOAM provides portfolio management services to the Fund. BMOAM receives from the Fund a management fee based on assets under management, calculated daily and payable monthly. Administration Fee and Operating Expenses The Fund pays a fixed administration fee to the Manager in respect of each series other than Series I. The Manager in return pays the operating expenses of these series of the Fund, other than certain specified expenses that are paid directly by the Fund ( Fund Expenses ). Fund Expenses, include expenses incurred in respect of preparing and distributing fund facts, interest or other borrowing expenses, all reasonable costs and expenses incurred in relation to compliance with NI , including compensation and expenses payable to the Fund s Independent Review Committee ( IRC ) members, taxes to which the Fund is or might be subject, and costs associated with compliance with any new governmental or regulatory requirement introduced after December 1, Fund Expenses are allocated proportionately among the relevant series. If the Fund Expenses are specific to a series, the Fund Expenses are allocated to that series. The fixed administration fee is calculated as a fixed annual percentage of the average net asset value of each relevant series of the Fund. Separate fees and expenses are negotiated and paid by each Series I investor. Further details about the fixed administration fee and/or Fund Expenses can be found in the Fund s most recent simplified prospectus at and or Buying and Selling Securities Investments in Bank of Montreal Common Shares or Preferred Shares, Investments in Bank of Montreal Debt Securities in the Secondary Market, Investing in Bank of Montreal Debt Securities in a Primary Offering, Related-Party Underwritings, and Trades in Debt Securities with a Related Entity, Trading as Principal During the Period, the Manager relied on an approval and standing instruction provided by the Fund s IRC with respect to the following related party transactions: (a) investments in common shares or preferred shares of BMO, an affiliate of the Manager; (b) investments in debt securities of BMO, an affiliate of the Manager, in the secondary market; (c) investments in debt securities of BMO, an affiliate of the Manager, in a primary offering; (d) investments in a class of non-government debt securities and/or equity securities of an issuer during the period of distribution of those securities to the public and/or the 60-day period following the distribution period where BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., an affiliate of the Manager, acted as an underwriter in the distribution; and

4 (e) trades in debt securities in the secondary market with BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. who is trading with the Fund as principal (each, a Related Party Transaction ). In accordance with the IRC s approval and standing instruction, in making a decision to cause the Fund to make a Related Party Transaction, the Manager and portfolio manager of the Fund, are required to comply with the Manager s written policies and procedures governing the Related Party Transaction and report periodically to the IRC, describing each instance that the Manager relied on the approval and standing instruction and its compliance or non-compliance with the governing policies and procedures. The governing policies and procedures are designed to ensure the Related Party Transaction (i) is made free from any influence of BMO, BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. or an associate or affiliate of BMO and/or BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. and without taking into account any considerations relevant to BMO, BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. or an associate or affiliate of BMO and/or BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., (ii) represents the business judgment of the Manager, uninfluenced by considerations other than the best interests of the Fund, and (iii) achieves a fair and reasonable result for the Fund. Brokerage Commissions The Fund pays standard brokerage commissions at market rates to BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., an affiliate of the Manager, for executing a portion of its trades. The brokerage commissions charged to the Fund (excluding exchange and other fees) during the periods indicated, were as follows: Mar. 31, 2018 Mar. 31, $000 $000 Total brokerage commissions $ Brokerage commissions paid to BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. $ Distribution Services The Manager markets and distributes the Fund through Bank of Montreal branches and/or (depending on the series) through registered dealers and brokers, including BMO InvestorLine Inc. and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., both affiliates of the Manager. The Manager pays to these affiliates a service fee called a trailing commission based on the average daily value of the units and/or shares that are held in investor accounts. This service fee is paid monthly or quarterly and varies by purchase option and by series. Management Fees The Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the business and operations of the Fund. The Manager monitors and evaluates the Fund s performance, pays for the investment advice provided by the Fund s portfolio manager and provides certain administrative services required by the Fund. As compensation for its services, the Manager is entitled to receive a management fee payable monthly, calculated based on the daily net asset value of each series of the Fund at the annual rate set out in the table below. As a Percentage of Management Fees General Annual Administration, Management Dealer Investment Fee Rate* Compensation Advice and Profit % % % Series A Units Series T6 Units Series F Units Series F6 Units Series D Units Series G Units Series I Units Series R Units * For Series I Units, separate Series I fees are negotiated and paid by each Series I investor. Since the Manager pays no distribution, service or trailing fees on Series I Units, the combined management and administrative fees for Series I Units will not exceed the management fee charged for Series A Units. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS The following tables show selected key financial information about the Fund and are intended to help you understand the Fund s financial performance for the periods indicated. The Fund s Net Assets per Unit (1) Series A Units Net assets, beginning of period $ Total revenue $ Total expenses (2) $ for the period $ for the period $ from operations (3) $ (excluding dividends) $ From dividends $ From capital gains $ Return of capital $ Total Annual Distributions (4) $ Net assets, end of period $

5 Series T6 Units (6) 2013) Net assets, beginning of period $ )* Total revenue $ Total expenses (2) $ for the period $ for the period $ from operations (3) $ (excluding dividends) $ From dividends $ From capital gains $ Return of capital $ Total Annual Distributions (4) $ Net assets, end of period $ Series F Units Net assets, beginning of period $ Total revenue $ Total expenses (2) $ for the period $ for the period $ from operations (3) $ (excluding dividends) $ From dividends $ From capital gains $ Return of capital $ Total Annual Distributions (4) $ Net assets, end of period $ Series F6 Units Net assets, beginning of period $ )* Total revenue $ Total expenses (2) $ for the period $ for the period $ from operations (3) $ (excluding dividends) $ From dividends $ From capital gains $ Return of capital $ Total Annual Distributions (4) $ Net assets, end of period $ Series D Units (8) 2018 ) (7) ) Net assets, beginning of period $ )* Total revenue $ Total expenses (2) $ for the period $ for the period $ from operations (3) $ (excluding dividends) $ From dividends $ From capital gains $ Return of capital $ Total Annual Distributions (4) $ Net assets, end of period $

6 Series G Units Feb. 14, 2018 to Mar. 31, 2018 Net assets, beginning of period $ 10.00)* Total revenue $ 0.05 Total expenses (2) $ for the period $ 0.02 for the period $ 0.01 from operations (3) $ 0.06 (excluding dividends) $ From dividends $ 0.00 From capital gains $ Return of capital $ Total Annual Distributions (4) $ 0.00 Net assets, end of period $ Series I Units Net assets, beginning of period $ Total revenue $ Total expenses (2) $ for the period $ for the period $ from operations (3) $ (excluding dividends) $ From dividends $ From capital gains $ Return of capital $ Total Annual Distributions (4) $ Net assets, end of period $ Series R Units 2018 (5) ) Net assets, beginning of period $ * Total revenue $ Total expenses (2) $ for the period $ for the period $ from operations (3) $ (excluding dividends) $ From dividends $ From capital gains $ Return of capital $ Total Annual Distributions (4) $ Net assets, end of period $ * Initial net assets. (1) This information is derived from the Fund s unaudited and audited financial statements. The financial information presented for the periods ended March 31, 2018, September 30,, September 30,, September 30, and September 30, 2014 is derived from the financial statements determined in accordance with IFRS. Information for periods prior to October 1, 2013 is derived from prior period financial statements prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP. (2) Includes commissions and other portfolio transaction costs. Prior to October 1, 2013, withholding taxes were not included in expenses as they were included in revenue. (3) Net assets and distributions are based on the actual number of units outstanding at the relevant time. The increase/decrease from operations is based on the weighted average number of units outstanding over the financial period. This table is not intended to be a reconciliation of beginning to ending net assets per unit. (4) Distributions were either paid in cash or reinvested in additional units of the Fund, or both. The allocation of the distributions from each of income, dividends, capital gains and return of capital is based on the Manager s estimate as at March 31 or September 30 of the period shown, as applicable, which is the Fund s financial year-end. However, the actual allocation of distributions is determined as at December 15, the Fund s tax year-end. Accordingly, the actual allocation among income, dividends, capital gains and return of capital may differ from these estimates. (5) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning March 8, 2013 (the series inception date) and ending September 30, (6) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning March 28, 2013 (the series inception date) and ending September 30, (7) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning April 7, 2014 (the series inception date) and ending September 30, (8) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning October 18, (the series inception date) and ending September 30,.

7 Ratios and Supplemental Data Series A Units Total net asset value (000 s) (1) $ 3,460,613 3,557,070 3,160,913 2,923,326 2,843,924 2,749,174 outstanding (000 s) (1) 513, , , , , ,196 (2) % before waivers or absorptions % Trading expense ratio (3) % Portfolio turnover rate (4) % Net asset value per unit $ Series T6 Units (6) 2013) Total net asset value (000 s) (1) $ 71,871 80,372 71,955 56,592 48,834 29,880 outstanding (000 s) (1) 8,340 8,910 7,458 5,788 4,734 3,075 (2) % before waivers or absorptions % Trading expense ratio (3) % Portfolio turnover rate (4) % Net asset value per unit $ Series F Units Total net asset value (000 s) (1) $ 76,187 63,376 28,844 8,937 3,716 3,471 outstanding (000 s) (1) 7,348 5,979 2, (2) % before waivers or absorptions % Trading expense ratio (3) % Portfolio turnover rate (4) % Net asset value per unit $ Series F6 Units Total net asset value (000 s) (1) $ 1, outstanding (000 s) (1) (2) % before waivers or absorptions % Trading expense ratio (3) % Portfolio turnover rate (4) % Net asset value per unit $ Series D Units (8) 2018 ) (7) ) Total net asset value (000 s) (1) $ 29,929 23,830 15,314 8,472 3,877 outstanding (000 s) (1) 2,991 2,325 1, (2) % before waivers or absorptions % Trading expense ratio (3) % Portfolio turnover rate (4) % Net asset value per unit $ Series G Units Feb. 14, 2018 to Mar. 31, 2018 Total net asset value (000 s) (1) $ 8,336 outstanding (000 s) (1) 821 (2) % 1.14 before waivers or absorptions % 1.16 Trading expense ratio (3) % 0.06 Portfolio turnover rate (4) % Net asset value per unit $ 10.15

8 Series I Units Total net asset value (000 s) (1) $ 372, , , , , ,853 outstanding (000 s) (1) 41,909 41,039 37,097 34,167 28,033 26,652 + % before waivers or absorptions + % 0.02 Trading expense ratio (3) % Portfolio turnover rate (4) % Net asset value per unit $ Series R Units (5) 2013) Total net asset value (000 s) (1) $ 197, , , , , ,585 outstanding (000 s) (1) 42,481 46,811 53,268 61,000 69,435 77,711 (2) % before waivers or absorptions % Trading expense ratio (3) % Portfolio turnover rate (4) % Net asset value per unit $ Operating expenses are paid by BMOII and management fees are paid directly to BMOII as negotiated with the investor. (1) This information is provided as at March 31 or September 30 of the period shown, as applicable. (2) is based on total expenses (excluding commissions and other portfolio transaction costs) for the stated period and is expressed as an annualized percentage of daily average net asset value during the period. (3) The trading expense ratio represents total commissions and other portfolio transaction costs expressed as an annualized percentage of daily average net asset value during the period. (4) The Fund s portfolio turnover rate indicates how actively the Fund s portfolio manager manages its portfolio investments. A portfolio turnover rate of 10 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. (5) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning March 8, 2013 (the series inception date) and ending September 30, (6) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning March 28, 2013 (the series inception date) and ending September 30, (7) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning April 7, 2014 (the series inception date) and ending September 30, (8) The information shown in this column is for the period beginning October 18, (the series inception date) and ending September 30,. PAST PERFORMANCE The Fund s performance information assumes that all distributions made by the Fund in the periods shown were used to purchase additional securities of the Fund and is based on the net asset value of the Fund. The performance information does not take into account sales, redemption, distribution or other optional charges that, if applicable, would have reduced returns or performance. Please remember that how the Fund has performed in the past does not indicate how it will perform in the future. The returns of each series may differ from one another for a number of reasons, including if the series was not issued and outstanding for the entire reporting period and because of the different levels of management fees and expenses allocated and payable by each series. On February 1,, the management fee on Series F and Series F6 units was lowered from 0.55% to 0.5. On January 31, 2018, F&C Management Limited, an affiliate of the Manager, was appointed as sub-advisor for a portion of the Fund. These changes could have affected the performance of the Fund, had they been in effect throughout the performance measurement periods presented. Year-by-Year Returns The following bar charts show the performance of each series of the Fund for each of the financial years shown and for the six-month period ended March 31, The charts show in percentage terms how an investment made on the first day of each financial year would have increased or decreased by the last day of each financial year. Series A Units

9 Series T6 Units Series G Units (4) (7) Series F Units Series I Units (2) (1) Series F6 Units Series R Units Series D Units (6) (3) 2014 (1) For the period beginning with the performance launch date of March 5, 2008 to September 30, (2) For the period beginning with the performance launch date of November 3, 2008 to September 30, (3) For the period beginning with the performance launch date of March 11, 2013 to September 30, (4) For the period beginning with the performance launch date of April 1, 2013 to September 30, (5) For the period beginning with the performance launch date of April 8, 2014 to September 30, (6) For the period beginning with the performance launch date of October 19, to September 30,. (7) For the period beginning with the performance launch date of February 16, 2018 to March 31, (8) For the six-month period ended March 31, (5)

10 SUMMARY OF INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO As at March 31, 2018 % of Net Portfolio Allocation Asset Value Bonds and Debentures 40.6 Canadian Equities 32.6 U.S. Equities 14.6 International Equities 9.0 Emerging Markets Equity Fund 1.6 Cash/Receivables/Payables 0.8 Other 0.8 Total Portfolio Allocation % of Net Top 25 Holdings Asset Value Issuer Government of Canada, 0.75 May 1, Government of Canada, Unsecured, 2.75 Dec 1, Government of Canada, Unsecured, 0.75 Aug 1, Province of Quebec, Unsecured, 3.50 Dec 1, Royal Bank of Canada 2.3 Toronto-Dominion Bank, The, 2.1 Province of Ontario, Unsecured, 2.80 Jun 2, BMO Low Volatility Emerging Markets Equity ETF+ 1.6 Bank of Nova Scotia, The, 1.5 Province of Ontario, Unsecured, 2.60 Jun 2, Province of Ontario, Unsecured, 2.90 Dec 2, Suncor Energy Inc. 1.2 JPMorgan Chase & Co. 0.9 Ford Motor Company 0.9 Boeing Company, The, 0.9 Province of Quebec, Unsecured, 2.75 Sep 1, Citigroup Inc. 0.8 Amgen Inc. 0.8 Cash/Receivables/Payables 0.8 Government of Canada, Unsecured, 1.50 Mar 1, BCE Inc. 0.8 Gilead Sciences, Inc. 0.8 Newmont Mining Corporation 0.7 Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 0.7 TransCanada Corporation 0.7 Top Holdings as a Percentage of Total Net Asset Value 34.5 Total Net Asset Value $4,217,724,574 +The prospectus and other information about the underlying exchange traded fund held in the portfolio are available on the internet at and, also at The summary of investment portfolio may change due to the Fund s ongoing portfolio transactions. Updates are available quarterly.

11 BMO Investments Inc. First Canadian Place, 43rd Floor 100 King Street West Toronto, Ontario M5X 1A1 and If you have any questions, please give us a call as follows: If you purchased BMO Mutual Funds through a BMO Bank of Montreal branch or BMO Online Banking, please call If you purchased BMO Mutual Funds through a full-service or discount broker, please call or clientservices.mutualfunds@bmo.com. This document may contain forward-looking statements relating to anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations that are not historical facts but instead represent our beliefs regarding future events. By their nature, forward-looking statements require us to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. There is significant risk that predictions and other forward-looking statements will not prove to be accurate. We caution readers of this document not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements as a number of factors could cause actual future results, conditions, actions or events to differ materially from the targets, expectations, estimates or intentions expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from management expectations as projected in such forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to market and general economic conditions, interest rates, regulatory and statutory developments, the effects of competition in the geographic and business areas in which the Fund may invest in and the risks detailed from time to time in BMO Mutual Funds simplified prospectus. We caution that the foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive and that when relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions with respect to investing in the Fund, investors and others should carefully consider these factors, as well as other uncertainties and potential events, and the inherent uncertainty of forward-looking statements. Due to the potential impact of these factors, BMO Investments Inc. does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless required by applicable law. BMO Mutual Funds are offered by BMO Investments Inc., a financial services firm and separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal. BMO (M-bar roundel symbol) registered trademark, and BMO (M-bar roundel symbol) Mutual Funds are owned by Bank of Montreal, used under license.

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