Legal & Disclosures

Registration

Altervest Ltd. (“Altervest”) is registered with the Autorité des marchés financiers (Québec), the Ontario Securities Commission and the Alberta Securities Commission in the following categories:

• Portfolio manager — Québec, Ontario, Alberta
• Investment fund manager — Québec, Ontario
• Exempt market dealer — Québec, Ontario
• Derivatives portfolio manager, under the Derivatives Act (Québec) — Québec

Altervest provides services only in the jurisdictions in which it is registered, and only in respect of the activities for which it holds the applicable registration. Exempt market and private-market services are available in Québec and Ontario only.

No offer or advice

The information on this website is provided for general information purposes only. It does not constitute investment, legal, accounting or tax advice, and should not be relied upon in making any investment decision. Nothing on this website constitutes an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security, product or service in any jurisdiction where such offer or solicitation would be unlawful. Any offering is made only to qualified investors pursuant to applicable securities legislation and the documentation governing the applicable mandate.

Risk

All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal. Options strategies involve specific risks, including leverage, assignment and liquidity risks, and are not suitable for all investors. Strategies are offered through discretionary managed accounts and are subject to the eligibility and suitability requirements determined during onboarding. Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss.

Performance

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Where performance information is provided to qualified investors, it is calculated net of fees as described in the accompanying documentation; results vary between accounts due to differences in cash flows, fees and investment timing.

Forward-looking statements

Certain statements on this website may constitute forward-looking statements, including statements regarding strategy objectives. Such statements are based on assumptions that are subject to change and involve risks and uncertainties; actual results may differ materially. Nothing on this website should be construed as a guarantee of future performance.

Tax

References to tax efficiency are general in nature. Tax consequences depend on each investor’s particular circumstances; investors should consult their own tax advisors.

Exempt market

Exempt market products are available only to investors who meet the eligibility criteria under applicable securities legislation, and may be subject to resale restrictions and limited liquidity.

Third-party information

Information obtained from third-party sources is believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness.

Service providers

The names and marks of custodians, banks, legal and accounting firms appearing on this website identify service providers engaged by Altervest. Their appearance does not constitute an endorsement of Altervest or of any strategy described on this website. Altervest is not a member of the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, and assets held in client accounts are not protected by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund by reason of any relationship with Altervest.

Complaints

Altervest has adopted a complaint processing and dispute resolution policy. A summary of that policy, including how to file a complaint and the recourse available to you, is published on our Complaints page.

Privacy

Altervest is committed to protecting personal information in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including Québec’s Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector. See our Privacy Policy.