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Sentry Small / Mid Cap Income Fund

Fund Company Sentry Investments Fund Type Cdn Small / Mid Cap Equity Rating A Style Mid-Cap Blend Risk Level Medium Load Status Optional RRSP/RRIF Suitability Good Manager Aubrey Hearn since May 2006 Michael Simpson since Mar. ‘08 MER 2.72% Fund Code NCE 721 – Front End Units NCE 321 – DSC Units Minimum Investment $500 Analysis:  This fund just keeps delivering, posting an impressive 7% gain in...

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Sentry Conservative Balanced Income Fund

Fund Company Sentry Investments Fund Type Canadian Neutral Balanced Rating A Style Blend Risk Level Medium Load Status Optional RRSP/RRIF Suitability Good Manager Michael Simpson since Jan ‘12 James Dutkiewicz since May 12 MER 2.23% Fund Code NCE 734 – Front End Units NCE 334 – DSC Units Minimum Investment $500 Analysis: This conservatively managed balanced fund is managed by the team of Michael...

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Dynamic Advantage Bond Fund

Fund Company Dynamic Funds Fund Type Canadian Fixed Income Rating B Style Duration Management Risk Level Low - Medium Load Status Optional RRSP/RRIF Suitability Excellent Manager Michael McHugh since July 07 MER 1.58% Fund Code DYN 258 –Front End Units DYN 688 – DSC Units Minimum Investment $500 Analysis: In an environment where interest rates are moving higher, I believe this is a bond fund you...

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PowerShares 1–5 Year Laddered Corporate Bond

Fund Company Invesco Canada Ltd. Fund Type Cdn Short Term Fixed Income Rating C Style Rules Based Risk Level Low Load Status Front End RRSP/RRIF Suitability Excellent Manager PowerShares Management Team MER 0.99% Fund Code AIM 53203 – Front End Units Minimum Investment $2,000 Analysis: In a recent speech, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz highlighted that the Canadian economy is once again...

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Chou Associates Fund

Managed by veteran Francis Chou, this concentrated portfolio holds just 17 stocks, and nearly 30% in cash. The high cash weight is the byproduct of Mr. Chou’s disciplined, deep value approach. Philosophically, he would rather hold cash than pay what he believes to be too much for a stock. The portfolio looks much different than its index, with a very cyclical bent to it. Approximately a third is...

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