Top Funds Report – February 2012
Since 2007, global equity markets have been on a wild ride. In 2008, the global credit crisis rocked the financial world with many global markets dropping 30%, 40% or more in a matter of months. Since early 2009, markets have begun to climb back, only to be hit with more uncertainty, thanks largely to the debt crisis that is now raging inEurope.
It’s no wonder that investors have been scared and reluctant to step back into the markets. Despite the turmoil, there are signs that investor confidence is returning. Between February 1st and 3rd, a survey was conducted by Angus Reid to gain an insight into the current attitudes of investors.
Read MoreFinancial gurus pick their favorites for 2012
http://www.canada.com/Financial+gurus+pick+their+favorites+2012/6155722/story.html Dave Paterson (www.paterson-associates. ca), editor of the Mutual Funds/ETFs Update newsletter, anticipates that 2012 is likely to remain volatile. For his two foreign fund picks, he focused on high quality funds that have exhibited lower levels of volatility and that he expects will do well in a volatile...
Read MoreTop fund picks for both the conservative and aggressive
by Shirley Won Globe and Mail Tuesday, February 14, 2012 Investors face mind-boggling choices when considering mutual funds for their nest egg. But these investments can still can offer better options than the puny returns from so-called safe securities like guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) or government bonds held to maturity. With the deadline for registered retirement savings plan...
Read MoreCI Global Small Companies Fund
Managed by the same firm as the CI American Value Fund, it’s not surprising the process is very similar. They are looking for well managed companies with a demonstrated history of increasing shareholder yield through dividends, share buybacks or debt repayments.
Read MoreMutual Funds and ETFs Update – February 2012
In this edition, Gordon Pape reviews the best of the portfolio funds that are available for investors, pinpointing the most compelling one ticket solutions for investors. We also do a comprehensive review of our Recommended List of Funds and our year end review of our Model Portfolios. For our fund picks, 41 out of our 46 picks were in the black during the final quarter of 2011.
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