Standard Life Canadian Dividend Growth Fund
Fund Company Standard Life Mutual Funds Fund Type Canadian Dividend & Income Equity Rating D Style Blend Risk Level Medium Load Status Optional RRSP/RRIF Suitability Fair TFSA Suitability Fair Manager Neil Matheson since November 2010 MER 2.10% Code SLM 255 – Front End Units SLM 055 – DSC Units Minimum Investment $1,000 Analysis: Many years ago, this dividend focused equity fund...
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Yesterday, the fine folks at Mackenzie announced their plans for a major overhaul of their product shelf. According to the press release (http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1150831/mackenzie-investments-simplifies-and-strengthens-product-lineup), they are simplifying and strengthening their product lineup. I’ll give them simplifying, but I’m not totally sold on the strengthening. You will get no...
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