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Fund Price: $16.33 (as at July 29, 2010)  1-day chg: $.0082 0.05%  YTD: 0.88%

Returns as at June 30, 2010

  Fund Group Avg Index*
1 Month -0.48% -1.20% -1.20%
3 Months -2.24% -3.14% -3.12%
6 Months -0.27% -1.42% -1.32%
1 Year 6.08% 7.04% 7.10%
2 Year Avg 1.87% -2.14% -2.37%
3 Year Avg 0.24% -1.74% -2.09%
4 Year Avg 3.24% 1.30% 0.94%
5 Year Avg 3.99% 2.46% 1.75%
10 Year Avg 3.96% 3.15% 2.48%
15 Year Avg 6.42% 5.88% 5.16%
20 Year Avg 6.69% 6.61% 6.31%
Since Inception 6.50% - -
 
2009 12.82% 16.85% 16.89%
2008 -11.10% -16.19% -17.42%
2007 2.87% 1.59% 0.02%
 
3 year risk 8.64 10.08 9.76
3 year beta 0.78 0.96 1.00

*Globe Cdn Neutral Balanced Peer Index

Growth of $10,000

This graph shows how a $10,000 investment in this fund would have changed in value compared with the Globe Cdn Neutral Balanced Peer Index.

Risk Measures as at June 30, 2010

Best/Worst 12 months (since inception)
Best (ending Jul 97): 24.14 bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
Worst (ending Feb 09): -15.54 bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
Volatility meter (Based on 3 year standard deviation from Globefund.com)
Low VOLATILITY METER: 9 High

Fund Objectives

The goal of the Fund is to provide investors with a mix of securities that will achieve good interest income and long-term growth, as well as offering reasonable security. The Fund Manager varies the percentage allocation of stocks, bonds, money market instruments, and cash to provide the best possible return in current market conditions. Government and corporate bonds provide the potential for high income, while high-quality Canadian equities and preferred shares offer excellent growth potential.

Fund Facts

Fund Sponsor: BMO Investments Inc.
Managed by: BMO Investments Inc.
Fund Type: MF Trust
Inception Date: November 1987
Asset Class: Canadian Neutral Balanced
Quartile Rank: 1 (3YR ending June 30, 2010)
Total Assets: $1,359.6 million
Mgmt Exp. Ratio (MER): 2.01%
Management Fee: 1.75%
Load Type: No Load
Globe 5-Star Rating:
RRSP Eligible:
Canadian
Min. Invest (initial):
$500
Subsequent:
$50
Min. Invest (initial RRSP):
$500
Subsequent RRSP:
$50
Closed:
No
Restricted:
No
Restriction:
 
 

Asset Allocation June 30, 2010

Equity Sector Weightings June 30, 2010

Bond Type June 30, 2010

Top Holdings as at June 30, 2010

Symbol Company Name Sector Geographic
Area		 Asset
Type		 % of
Total Assets		   Performance as at July 29, 2010
1 Year Performance (%)
  Gov't of Canada, 3.50%, JUN/01/20 Bond 4.98   - bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  Province of Ontario, AUG/25/10 Bond 3.96   - bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
RY-T Royal Bank of Canada Banks Canada Stock 3.23   6.02 bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  Gov't of Canada, 1.25%, DEC/01/11 Bond 3.03   - bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  Province of Ontario, AUG/04/10 Bond 2.58   - bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  Gov't of Canada, 3.75%, JUN/01/19 Bond 2.53   3.22 bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
BNS-T Bank of Nova Scotia Banks Canada Stock 2.51   15.02 bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
CM-T CIBC Banks Canada Stock 2.24   8.34 bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  Province of Ontario, JUL/28/10 Bond 2.19   - bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
BRK.B-N Berkshire Hathaway Insurance United States Stock 2.12   25.02 bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
TD-T TD Bank Banks Canada Stock 1.97   20.26 bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
SCL.A-T ShawCor Ltd. Oil and Gas Field Services Canada Stock 1.88   32.51 bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  Gov't of Canada, 4.00%, JUN/01/16 Bond 1.82   1.91 bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  Province of Quebec, JUL/30/10 Bond 1.73   - bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)
  Province of Ontario, SEP/01/10 Bond 1.71   - bar graph of the performance of this holding (negative result) bar graph of the performance of this holding (positive result)

Distribution Report (18 months up to July 29, 2010)

Frequency of Income Distributions: Annually

Frequency of Capital Gain Distributions: Annually

Date Income Dividend Capital Gain Total (Current Period) Trailing 12-Months Total Reinvestment Price
Dec 18, 2009 0.2325 0.2325 0.2325 16.146

Portfolio Manager(s)

Michael Stanley, MBA, CFA

BMO Asset Management

Start Date: May, 1994

Fund Return: 6.50%

Michael Stanley is the President of BMO Asset Management. He is also Chief Investment Officer and is responsible for management of the Canadian equity portfolios. Michael has been with Bank of Montreal since 1994 and joined BMO Asset Management in February 1996. Michael completed his MBA at the University of Toronto in 1979, and is a CFA charterholder.

Also manages:BMO Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio, BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio, BMO Canadian Equity Class, BMO Canadian Tactical ETF Class, BMO Diversified Income, BMO Dividend, BMO Dividend Class, BMO Equity, BMO Equity Index, BMO FundSelect Aggr. Gr. Port., BMO FundSelect Balanced Portfolio, BMO FundSelect Growth Portfolio, BMO FundSelect Security Portfolio, BMO GDN Asset Allocation Ad Sr, BMO GDN Can Divers Mthly In-M, BMO GDN Canadian Equity Cls Ad Sr, BMO GDN Dividend Class Adv Sr, BMO GDN Dividend Growth Mutual, BMO GDN Equity Fund Series F, BMO GDN Global Diversified-M, BMO GDN LifeStage 2017 Class Ad Sr, BMO GDN LifeStage 2020 Class Ad Sr, BMO GDN LifeStage 2025 Class Ad Sr, BMO GDN LifeStage 2030 Class Ad Sr, BMO GDN LifeStage 2035 Class Ad Sr, BMO GDN LifeStage 2040 Class Ad Sr, BMO GDN LifeStage Plus 2025 Ad Sr, BMO GDN LifeStage Plus 2030 Ad Sr, BMO GDN Monthly Income Fund Srs F, BMO GDN North American Div Ad Sr, BMO Growth ETF Portfolio, BMO LifeStage Plus 2015, BMO LifeStage Plus 2020, BMO LifeStage Plus 2025, BMO LifeStage Plus 2026, BMO LifeStage Plus 2030, BMO Monthly Income, BMO North American Dividend, BMO Security ETF Portfolio, BMO�GDN Agg Growth ETF Port Adv Sr, BMO�GDN Balanced ETF Port Adv Sr, BMO�GDN Cdn Tact ETF Cl Adv Series, BMO�GDN Growth ETF Port Advisor Sr, BMO�GDN Security ETF Port Adv Sr

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Mark McMahon, CFA

Jones Heward Investment Counsel

Start Date: December, 2004

Fund Return: 5.00%

As Director of Fixed Income, Mark leads a team that is responsible for the formulation and implementation of investment strategies of fixed income assets at Jones Heward. Mark has over 18 years of experience in the industry and is a member of the Strategic Investment Policy Committee. Prior to joining Jones Heward in 1999, Mark was a Fixed Income Strategist for a major brokerage's private client division. Mark graduated from Simon Fraser University in 1987 with majors in Economics and Finance and is also a CFA charter holder.

Also manages:BMO Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio, BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio, BMO Bond, BMO Canadian Money Market, BMO Canadian Tactical ETF Class, BMO Diversified Income, BMO GDN Asset Allocation Ad Sr, BMO GDN Bond AD Sr, BMO GDN Money Market AD Sr, BMO GDN Monthly Income Fund Srs F, BMO GDN Mortgage & Sh-Tm Inc Ad Sr, BMO GDN Shrt-Term Income Cl Ad Sr, BMO GDN T-Bill Fund Series F, BMO Growth ETF Portfolio, BMO Money Market, BMO Monthly Income, BMO Mortgage and Short-Term Income, BMO Premium Money Market, BMO Security ETF Portfolio, BMO Short-Term Income Class, BMO T-Bill, BMO�GDN Agg Growth ETF Port Adv Sr, BMO�GDN Balanced ETF Port Adv Sr, BMO�GDN Cdn Tact ETF Cl Adv Series, BMO�GDN Growth ETF Port Advisor Sr, BMO�GDN Security ETF Port Adv Sr

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Robert J. Taylor, CFA, CA

BMO Asset Management

Start Date: October, 2009

Fund Return: 0.36%

Robert Taylor joined BMO Asset Management in the fall of 2002 after several years at a Canadian based investment dealer, where he worked in the Equity Research Department. Robert is responsible for the management of Canadian equities with a particular expertise in energy stocks. Robert holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University, received his CA from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, and is a CFA charter holder.

Also manages:BMO Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio, BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio, BMO Canadian Tactical ETF Class, BMO GDN Asset Allocation Ad Sr, BMO GDN Global Energy Cls Adv Srs, BMO GDN Precious Metals Ad Sr, BMO GDN Resource Class Ad Srs, BMO GDN Resource Fund Advisor Sr, BMO Global Energy Class, BMO Growth ETF Portfolio, BMO Precious Metals, BMO Resource, BMO Security ETF Portfolio, BMO�GDN Agg Growth ETF Port Adv Sr, BMO�GDN Balanced ETF Port Adv Sr, BMO�GDN Cdn Tact ETF Cl Adv Series, BMO�GDN Growth ETF Port Advisor Sr, BMO�GDN Security ETF Port Adv Sr

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John Young, MBA

Jones Heward Investment Counsel

Start Date: January, 2010

Fund Return: -0.70%

John Young is Vice-President and Portfolio Manager with Jones Heward Investment Counsel. Mr. Young started his investment career in 1992 and joined Jones Heward in 2009.

Also manages:BMO Aggressive Growth ETF Portfolio, BMO Balanced ETF Portfolio, BMO Canadian Tactical ETF Class, BMO GDN Asset Allocation Ad Sr, BMO Growth ETF Portfolio, BMO Security ETF Portfolio, BMO�GDN Agg Growth ETF Port Adv Sr, BMO�GDN Balanced ETF Port Adv Sr, BMO�GDN Cdn Tact ETF Cl Adv Series, BMO�GDN Growth ETF Port Advisor Sr, BMO�GDN Security ETF Port Adv Sr

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