Investment Fund Ranking Report – April 2013
Each month, we analyze nearly 1500 mutual funds, pooled funds, and hedge funds putting them through our proprietary quantitative valuation model. We then prepare our Monthly Fund Ranking Report which rates and ranks each of the funds in our universe. You can download our April 2013 Investment Fund Ranking Report here.
Read MoreSocially Responsible Investing Report – April 2013
With environmental and human rights concerns becoming more important to people, interest in the Socially Responsible Investing segment has never been stronger. In an effort to help keep investors and advisors informed on the SRI funds available, we have created our monthly Socially Responsible Investing Fund Report, which will be published on a monthly basis. You can download the April 2013...
Read MoreWRAP Funds Report – April 2013
Fund of Fund or WRAP funds have consistently led the mutual funds sales stats in the past few years. Investor and advisor interest in the products are at an all time high, given the unprecedented levels of market volatility and uncertainty that is prevalent in the markets today. To help you zero in on the best WRAP funds available, we have created our new Monthly WRAP Funds Report that will be...
Read MoreRecommended 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...
Read MoreMackenzie announces a dramtic overhaul of their fund lineup
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...
Read MoreModel Portfolio Review – March 2013
The portfolios were again positive, chugging higher for investors in March. They have been on quite a roll of late, with the Conservative Portfolio posting positive returns for the past ten months. Moderate Balanced, Balanced and the Balanced Growth Portfolios have also been on quite a run, posting gains for the past eight months in a row. The Renaissance Global Health Care Fund, CI Harbour, and...
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