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The Bank of Montreal at Roxton and Dundas in Toronto.
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Does BMO’s low volatility ETF live up to its name?

Investor Clinic: John Heinzl investigates one fund that promises stability in unpredictable markets May 24, 2012 4:34PM EDT

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Investor Clinic

Video: Got an investing-related tax question?

John Heinzl shows you where to turn for help May 17, 2012 11:06AM EDT

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How investors can keep fees low

Even a few percentage points in fees can make a huge difference in the long run May 10, 2012 11:09AM EDT

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An easy way to find historical dividend information

John Heinzl answers a reader question about good ways to source key investment data May 03, 2012 3:03PM EDT

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The iPod
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Five reasons I’m not buying Apple

John Heinzl discusses why he won't touch the red-hot stock Apr 26, 2012 8:41AM EDT

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Why Procter & Gamble is one of my favourite dividend stocks

John Heinzl discusses the company's predictability Apr 19, 2012 6:28AM EDT

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How to keep investing emotions in check

John Heinzl offers a simple trick for keeping your cool when investing Apr 12, 2012 1:20PM EDT

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Looking for the 10-year yield on Government of Canada bonds?

Investor Clinic's John Heinzl explains where to find it Apr 12, 2012 1:33PM EDT

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Want to know when your tax refund is coming?

Investor Clinic's John Heinzl tells you how Apr 04, 2012 12:46PM EDT

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Investor Clinic

What is total return and does it matter?

John Heinzl explains how to calculate total return on a stock or ETF Mar 23, 2012 6:37AM EDT

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Time to recover from a bear market

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Diversification and bull markets

See how diversification would have affected the growth of portfolios during any complete bear/bull market cycle between 1968 and 2008. Compare the performance of a diversified portfolio to one made up of stocks only.

Portfolio growth - historical returns

Compare the growth of a diversified portfolio to stocks, bonds and cash using historical rates of return between 1935 and 2009. Returns can be adjusted for inflation and management expense ratios.

Diversification and bear markets

See how diversification would have protected your portfolio during any of the seven bear markets between 1968 and 2009. Compare the performance of a diversified portfolio to one made up of stocks only.