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Two new Investors Group partner funds

Income production, precious metals investing opportunities are focal points

Winnipeg, MB – April 25, 2008: Investors Group is adding two new funds: IG Putnam U.S. High Yield Income Fund and IG Mackenzie Global Precious Metals Class*.

Investments that provide current income continue to be an important part of many Canadians' portfolios. IG Putnam U.S. High Yield Income Fund aims to provide a high level of current income and the potential for moderate capital appreciation by investing primarily in U.S. high yielding investments. Putnam Investments** has proven investment expertise in this asset class.

The precious metals sector continues to grow in popularity among investors. IG Mackenzie Global Precious Metals Class aims to provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of companies from around the world involved in the precious metals industry. It may also invest directly in certain precious metals. Mackenzie Financial Corporation** has demonstrated strength in managing this asset class.

“The addition of these new mandates further enhances the fund offering Investors Group provides to clients,” said John Wiltshire, Senior Vice-President of Product and Financial Planning for Investors Group. “We focus on providing Canadians with a diversified choice of foreign and domestic investment opportunities.”

Subject to regulatory approval, the funds are expected to be available for purchase early this summer.

*This mutual fund is a separate class of shares issued by Investors Group Corporate Class Inc.

**The fund manager for both funds is I.G. Investment Management, Ltd.

Investors Group, founded in 1926, is a national leader in delivering personalized financial solutions to Canadians through a network of over 4,300 Consultants located throughout Canada . In addition to an exclusive family of mutual funds and other investment vehicles, Investors Group offers a wide range of insurance, securities, mortgage and other financial services. Investors Group is a member of the IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) group of companies. IGM Financial is one of Canada 's premier financial services companies with $119 billion in total assets under management.

A preliminary simplified prospectus relating to the two new funds is expected to be filed shortly with the Canadian securities commissions or similar authorities. You cannot buy units of the new funds until the relevant securities commissions or similar authorities issue receipts for the simplified prospectus of those funds. This is not a solicitation to purchase units of the new funds.

Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual funds investments. Please read the prospectus before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. The Funds are distributed across Canada by Investors Group Financial Services Inc., (in Quebec, a financial services firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Quebec, a firm in financial planning.)

Media Contact:
Ron Arnst
Media Relations
(204) 956-3364
ron.arnst@investorsgroup.com