BMO U.S. Growth
Fund Price: $11.47 (as at September 3, 2010) 1-day chg: $-.0004 0.00% YTD: -2.05%
Returns as at July 31, 2010
| Fund | Group Avg | Index* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | 2.90% | 4.02% | 3.82% |
| 3 Months | -4.47% | -6.91% | -5.09% |
| 6 Months | -0.41% | -0.35% | 0.11% |
| 1 Year | 7.96% | 6.91% | 8.56% |
| 2 Year Avg | -7.42% | -7.41% | -4.39% |
| 3 Year Avg | -10.13% | -10.29% | -7.86% |
| 4 Year Avg | -5.81% | -5.89% | -3.81% |
| 5 Year Avg | -6.74% | -5.56% | -3.61% |
| 10 Year Avg | -7.72% | -5.12% | -4.35% |
| 15 Year Avg | -0.60% | 2.28% | 4.47% |
| 20 Year Avg | - | 5.04% | 7.44% |
| Since Inception | 1.12% | - | - |
| 2009 | 13.14% | 12.69% | 8.08% |
| 2008 | -30.03% | -30.36% | -21.92% |
| 2007 | -7.45% | -6.78% | -10.55% |
| 3 year risk | 16.43 | 18.43 | 15.20 |
| 3 year beta | 0.92 | 1.03 | 1.00 |
*S&P 500 Composite Total Return Idx($Cdn)
Growth of $10,000
Risk Measures as at July 31, 2010
Best/Worst 12 months (since inception)
| Best (ending Jul 97): | 52.56 |  |  |
| Worst (ending Sep 01): | -31.14 |  | |
Volatility meter (Based on 3 year standard deviation from Globefund.com)
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High Fund Objectives
The objective of the Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation, while controlling risk. Investments are selected for their strong competitive positions, sound financial and management performance, and above-average earnings potential. Whenever possible, the Fund seeks solid U.S. companies whose stocks appear to be undervalued.
Fund Facts
| Fund Sponsor: | BMO Investments Inc. |
| Managed by: | BMO Investments Inc. |
| Fund Type: | MF Trust |
| Inception Date: | May 1993 |
| Asset Class: | U.S. Equity |
| Quartile Rank: | 3 (3YR ending July 31, 2010) |
| Total Assets: | $32.6 million |
| Mgmt Exp. Ratio (MER): | 2.42% |
| Management Fee: | 2.00% |
| 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 July 31, 2010
Equity Sector Weightings July 31, 2010
Fund Geography July 31, 2010
Top Holdings as at July 31, 2010
| Symbol | Company Name | Sector | Geographic Area | Asset Type | % of Total Assets | Performance as at September 3, 2010 1 Year Performance (%) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPL-Q | Apple | Electrical & Electronic | United States | Stock | 4.01 | 55.37 | | | |
| GOOG-Q | Computer Software & Processing | United States | Stock | 3.63 | 2.79 | | | ||
| CSCO-Q | Cisco Systems | Electrical & Electronic | United States | Stock | 3.44 | -2.09 | | | |
| ORCL-Q | Oracle Corp. | Computer Software & Processing | United States | Stock | 3.25 | 6.31 | | | |
| CL-N | Colgate Palmolive | Misc. Consumer Products | United States | Stock | 3.03 | 5.17 | | | |
| MSFT-Q | Microsoft | Computer Software & Processing | United States | Stock | 2.82 | 0.75 | | | |
| OXY-N | Occidental Petroleum | Integrated Oils | United States | Stock | 2.8 | 8.79 | | | |
| AMT-N | American Tower | Telecommunications | United States | Stock | 2.73 | 50.73 | | | |
| FFIV-Q | F5 Networks | Computer Software & Processing | United States | Stock | 2.56 | 152.97 | | | |
| DLR-N | Digital Realty Trust | Investment Companies and Funds | United States | Stock | 2.32 | 46.93 | | | |
| OSK-N | Oshkosh Corp. | Automotive | United States | Stock | 2.01 | -18.05 | | | |
| FCX-N | Freeport McMoran | Non-Base Metal Mining | United States | Stock | 1.94 | 21.82 | | | |
| HNZ-N | Heinz | Food Processing | United States | Stock | 1.89 | 22.93 | | | |
| NOV-N | National Oilwell Varco | Oil and Gas Field Services | United States | Stock | 1.89 | 10.61 | | | |
| WAG-N | Walgreen Co. | Specialty Stores | United States | Stock | 1.86 | -15.65 | | | |
Portfolio Manager(s)
T. Andrew Janes, CFA, BS
Harris Investment Management Inc.
Start Date: May, 1999
Fund Return: -6.27%
T. Andrew Janes is a Partner and Equity Portfolio Manager at Harris Investment Management, Inc., specializing in large cap products. Before joining the firm in 1999, he was a Fund Manager and Senior Portfolio Manager for an Ohio-based financial institution. Mr. Janes has 20 years of experience in portfolio management, investment research, and trust administration. He earned a law degree from Capital University, and received a BS in Economics from Ohio State University. Additionally, Mr. Janes holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a member of CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Chicago.
Also manages:BMO GDN North American Div Ad Sr, BMO Global Science and Technology, BMO NB U.S. Stock Selection, BMO North American Dividend
