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Dynamic Strategic Gold Class

To say that gold has been under a bit of pressure lately might be a bit of an understatement, down nearly 35% from its recent high. Still, there are those who believe that it may be a great buying opportunity, while others believe it has further to fall.

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Chou RRSP

Fund Company Chou Associates Management Inc. Fund Type Canadian Focused Small / Mid Cap Equity Rating B Style Value Risk Level High Load Status Front End RRSP/RRIF Suitability Good TFSA Suitability Good Manager Francis Chou since October 1986 MER 1.87% Code CHO 102 – Front End Units Minimum Investment $5,000 Analysis: Portfolio manager Francis Chou follows a well articulated, value focused...

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Renaissance Global Markets Fund

Despite dramatically underperforming the MSCI World Index in 2012, this go anywhere global equity fund can be a great core holding for most investors. Much of the underperformance can be traced to the fund’s underweight exposure in banks, technology, telecom and healthcare. It was these sectors that led the way higher in 2012 and so far in 2013. Still, David Winters believes that the best long term opportunities are outside of these sectors.

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Recommended List of Funds – March 2013

Please download the full report here. During the quarter, we made a number of changes to our list. They are: Dynamic Advantage Bond Fund – During the quarter we removed the Dynamic Canadian Bond and replaced it with the Dynamic Advantage Bond Fund. In reviewing the two funds, it is our opinion that the Dynamic Advantage Bond Fund is better positioned for the current environment. First, it...

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Mackenzie Canadian Large Cap Dividend Fund

In order to be considered for inclusion in this fund, a stock must have a dividend yield of at least 1%, and a market capitalization of at least $1 billion. They also must have a strong management team, be financially sound with a history of solid earnings growth. The result is a fairly diversified portfolio that holds anywhere from 45 to 65 names. Currently it is holding 60, with the top ten representing 42%.

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