Risk ratings lowered for some BMO private portfolios

The risk rating reductions affect BMO Private Canadian Special Equity Portfolio, BMO Private Diversified Yield Portfolio and BMO Private U.S. Special Equity Portfolio

Toronto-based BMO Private Investment Counsel Inc. has announced that the risk ratings of certain BMO private portfolios have been lowered, effectively immediately.

The risk rating reductions are as follows:
>BMO Private Canadian Special Equity Portfolio is changing to “medium to high” from “high.”
> BMO Private Diversified Yield Portfolio is changing to “low to medium” from “medium.”
> BMO Private U.S. Special Equity Portfolio is changing to “medium to high” from “high.”

There are no changes to the investment objectives or strategies associated with the new risk ratings.