Five principles anchor AGF's multi-style approach to investing.

1. Rigorous Fundamental Analysis

• Proprietary research drives our investment decisions and is the cornerstone of our investment process

2. Global Perspective

• Global presence and perspectives, with investment offices in Toronto, Dublin and Singapore
• Research is shared globally via weekly investment team meetings and is supplemented by continuous idea sharing and team interaction

3. Focus on Longer Term Trends

• We invest in durable business for the long term, resulting in low portfolio turnover

4. Innovative Thinking

• Investment professionals are encouraged to excel on their terms - individuality in a supportive, collegial environment

5. Risk Control

• An independent team of risk-control analysts monitors performance and compliance with investment objectives and policies to ensure the consistent application of our core principles