Bissett Focus Balanced Fund
What makes this fund unique is that it is a quantitatively managed balanced fund that uses a computerized security selection process based on Bissett’s proprietary model. It looks primarily for North American stocks that exhibit fundamental factors that indicate the likelihood of stock price appreciation.
Read MoreHSBC Mortgage Fund
Like most mortgage funds, this one is pretty simple. It invests in residential first mortgages on property that is located in Canada. Mortgage funds can be a great alternative to money market or short term bond funds, as they provide a regular yield and are typically very stable. This fund is no exception.
Read MoreBeutel Goodman Canadian Equity
There are very few funds that rank near the top of a category month in and month out. The Beutel Goodman Canadian Equity Fund is a notable exception to that rule.
Read MoreMackenzie Universal Precious Metals Fund
Many believe that with all the liquidity that central banks have pumped into the economic system, the outlook for precious metals, and gold in particular remains quite strong. Precious metals funds are a good way for investors to access this sector.
Read MoreFidelity Small Cap America
Since taking over the fund in May 2011, Steve MacMillan has done a good job for investors, gaining 18.6% to September 30, outpacing not only the benchmark, but also most of his peer group. During his tenure, he has made a few changes, most notably reducing the number of holdings from nearly 200 to a more manageable 40.
Read MoreAGF Canadian Growth Equity Class
What makes this fund interesting is that it invests about two thirds of the fund into large and midsized companies with the remaining third invested in small caps. In selecting investments, the managers use a bottom up investment process that looks for companies with strong long term growth potential.
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