Alternative funds

Our alternatives funds are designed to produce returns that are not as heavily influenced by either the direction or magnitude of change within the overall markets – both equity and fixed income. As a result of the funds' low correlation coefficients, adding alternative funds to an existing portfolio may:

Provide additional diversification – performance tends to be less correlated to the ups and downs of the broader markets.
Add return potential – including investments in non-traditional strategies, especially those outside the realm of typical mutual funds, can be a source of potential capital appreciation.

Through our alternatives funds, we provide our clients with access to investment strategies and areas of the financial markets that are often inaccessible through standard mutual funds, while also delivering daily pricing and liquidity.

Alternative fund capabilities

	Class A	Class I	Benchmarks
BMO Alternative Strategies Fund	BMATX	BMASX	BofA Merrill Lynch US 3-Month Treasury Bill HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index
BMO Global Long/Short Equity Fund	BGAQX	BGIQX	MSCI All Country World Index

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Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

Investing in alternative assets involves higher risks than traditional investments and therefore may not be suitable for every investor. Alternative assets may also engage in speculative investment techniques which can magnify the potential for investment loss or gain.

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BMO Asset Management U.S. consists of BMO Asset Management Corp., BMO Asset Management (Canada)® includes BMO Asset Management Inc.

BMO Taft-Hartley Services and BMO Trust and Custody Services are a part of BMO Global Asset Management and a division of BMO Harris Bank N.A., offering products and services through various affiliated entities of BMO Financial Group.

BMO Asset Management Corp. is the investment adviser to the BMO Funds. BMO Fund platform services are offered by BMO Investment Distributors, LLC, the distributor for the BMO Funds. Member FINRA/SIPC. FINRA’s BrokerCheck

All investments involve risk, including the loss of principal.

Foreign investing involves special risks due to factors such as increased volatility, currency fluctuation and political uncertainties.

Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the BMO Funds. This and other important information is contained in the prospectuses and/or summary prospectuses, which can be obtained by calling 1-800-236-3863. Please read carefully before investing.

Investment advisory services in the United States are provided by BMO Asset Management Corp., LGM Investments Limited, BMO Global Asset Management (Asia) Limited, Pyrford International Limited and Taplin, Canida & Habacht, LLC.

Investment advisory services in Canada are provided by BMO Asset Management Inc., BMO Asset Management Corp., LGM Investments Limited, BMO Global Asset Management (Asia) Limited and Pyrford International Limited.

Financial promotions in the United Kingdom are provided by LGM Investments Limited, Pyrford International Limited, and F&C Management Limited. LGM Investments Limited, Pyrford International Limited, and F&C Management Limited are authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom.

Asset management services in Hong Kong are provided by BMO Global Asset Management (Asia) Limited, licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission to conduct regulated activity Type 9 - asset management under the Securities and Futures Ordinance.

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