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Articles in Oct, 2002 issue of Money Digest

• New, flexible BMO Master Card
• Strong same-store sales a bright spot for Sobeys: so are rising operating margins and earnings per share
• Closed-end fund discounts can be attractive: investing in funds that are heavily discounted reduces long-term risks
• State Street Global Advisor
• Market pessimism hits snack king PepsiCo: PepsiCo appears financially healthy, despite trading at a two-year low
• Cheaper reverse mortgage alternatives: evaluate the pros and cons of each option carefully
  by Talbot Stevens
• The allure of bond index funds: when stocks turn lower, government bonds can prop up a portfolio
  by Dr. Chuck Chakrapani
• EnerVest: a portfolio of income trusts; EnerVest Diversified Income Trust is an actively managed closed-end fund
• Asset allocation and portfolio performance: the asset allocation decision is pivotal to limiting risk and achieving adequate returns
  by Ted Canning
• Mutual funds with consistent track records: the following funds have done consistently well, performing in the top quartile for 1,3, and 5-year periods
• Franklin Templeton offers new wrap program
• Maax making push into global marketplace: North Amenca's sixth largest manufacturer of bathroom products and fixtures eyes growth
• Secondary sources of fund information
• U.S. Unlike ethical funds
• Balance key to Bissett Income Fund: Stellar performer balances high yielding investments with growth-oriented trusts
  by Doug Hawkins
• BMO targets high net worth clients
• Sales the story at Forzani Group: year-over-year results show that Canada's biggest sporting goods retailer is strong on execution
• Web sites let you leave no fund unturned: track fund lists, set up portfolios and get a handle on long-and short-term performance
• University Avenue Management Ltd
• King Pharmaceuticals makes list of fast growers: drug manufacturer expects 2002 revenues to increase by more than 30%
• Gates still the richest: Buffett, Allen, the Waltons and Soros also make the list
• Elliott & Page Ltd
• Opus 2 Financial Inc. will terminate the Opus 2 Canada Plus Balanced Fund
• Three quality-conscious Canadian equity funds: when it comes to the equity portion of a portfolio, sector diversification, quality and balance are essential
  by Patrick McKeough
• Fact finding and soul searching in a bear market: investors have found their real risk tolerance in the last 930 days
  by Chris Cahill
• Talvest Fund Management has launched the Talvest Global Resources fund
• Survival of the fittest, ETF-style: Dow Jones Canada Titans 40 ETF to be terminated, while other ETFs see sales rise
  by Howard Atkinson
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