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Ethical investing canada

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:48:22 +0100

Socially Responsible Investing session set for Wednesday
Nelson Star - Jan 01, 1970
Participants will gain an understanding of the exceptional scope of the ethical funds program, Canada's SRI leader. Call Diane or Margo at 250-352-2254 or email diane.tulloch@edwardjones.com to reserve your seat for this event.

The billionaire gunning for ethical investment
SmartCompany.com.au - Jan 01, 1970
As Gunns investor and business commentator Stephen Mayne said last week, Chandler is clearly bargain hunting. He can see the opportunity to take a big stake in Gunns, agitate for change, get the mill built and make a handsome return.

Oil Prices Make for Profitable ETF Trades: Roger Wiegand
InvestorIdeas.com (press release) - Jan 01, 1970
We also see the Canadian dollar going to 108.00 on the index. It is at about 100.48 right now. TER: There is quite a media buzz about ETFs, but many retail investors do not have a thorough understanding of how best to trade them.

Rx&D Applauds Government of Canada for Investing in Personalized Medicine
NorthumberlandView.ca - Jan 01, 1970
1, 2012 /CNW/ - The following is a statement by Russell Williams, President of Canada's Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Rx&D) on the announcement by the Government of Canada today to ensure that personalized medicine will allow for more

Canadian 'B Corps' Put Their Money Where Their Branding Is On Social Causes
Huffington Post Canada - Jan 01, 1970
For-profit companies that trumpet a commitment to social and environmental causes often struggle to prove to investors and customers that their dedication to betterment runs deeper than a clever green-washing campaign. A growing number of Canadian

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Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:46:49 +0100

Town Shoes Welcomes Investment by AIMCo and Callisto Capital
MarketWatch (press release) - Jan 01, 1970
14, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Alberta Investment Management Corporation ("AIMCo") on behalf of its clients and Callisto Capital ("Callisto") are pleased to announce that they have partnered together to make an investment that will provide them

When Facebook's IPO comes along, invest if you want, but don't bet on it
Philadelphia Inquirer - Jan 01, 1970
And it's a mistake to invest based on regret, he adds. "Paraphrasing Warren Buffet, you need two things to be successful: a reasonable plan and the ability to stick to it. Sticking to it is the hard part." If Facebook is like any of the other Internet

AMPAC Fine Chemicals Continues to Invest in Quality Systems
MarketWatch (press release) - Jan 01, 1970
"We continue to invest in our quality systems and this is demonstrated by our successful inspections by the FDA, KFDA and EMA. In 2011, we were also re-accredited by the Japanese PMDA," stated Jeff Robinson, Vice President of Quality and Regulatory

Sierra Investment Management Introduces Strategic Income Fund
EON: Enhanced Online News (press release) - Jan 01, 1970
(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Sierra Investment Management, Inc. (“Sierra”), a boutique investment advisor specializing for over 24 years in low volatility “absolute return” investing, today announced the launch of the Sierra Strategic Income Fund that

Verizon Invested More Than $373 Million in Florida's Wireline Communications ...
MarketWatch (press release) - Jan 01, 1970
Verizon invested more than $373 million in its Florida wireline communications networks and IT infrastructure last year. "A strong and vibrant Verizon in the Tampa Bay region is crucial to the economic well-being of Florida and its residents," said

Mutual fund minimum investment

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:42:01 +0100

Top 5 Highest Yielding Zacks #1 Ranked Municipal Bond Mutual Funds
Zacks.com - Jan 01, 1970
At least 25% of its assets are used to purchase securities below investment grade. The municipal bond mutual fund returned 16.4% in the last one year period. The municipal bond mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of $1000 and an expense ratio

Zacks #1 Ranked International Mutual Funds
Zacks.com - Jan 01, 1970
The fund focuses on investing in mature markets, but may also invest in emerging economies. The international mutual fund has a ten year annualized return of 4.48%. The international mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of $500 and an expense

Top 5 Zacks #1 Ranked Energy Mutual Funds
Zacks.com - Jan 01, 1970
This energy mutual fund is non-diversified and has a three year annualized return of 19.18%. The energy mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of $1000 and an expense ratio of 1.34% compared to a category average of 1.61%.

What impels someone to start a stock mutual fund today?
USA TODAY - Jan 01, 1970
Craig Van Hulzen, CEO of Van Hulzen Asset Management and co-founder of the Iron Horse Fund, says, "I liked math and statistics, and didn't know it made me weird." Doesn't sound brave to you? Try getting someone to invest in a stock fund these days.

Top 5 Best Performing Small Cap Mutual Funds Year-to-Date
Zacks.com - Jan 01, 1970
This small-cap mutual fund returned 10.43% over the last one year period. This small-cap mutual fund has a minimum initial investment of $2000 and an expense ratio of 1.50% compared to a category average of 1.45%. Virtus Quality Small-Cap A (PQSAX)

Christian angel investor

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:24:43 +0100

Angels Invest Where Banks Dither
The Guatemala Times - Jan 01, 1970
These so-called "angel investors" usually invest between USD 25000 and 500000 in start-ups – and larger amounts through "angel groups" – and also leverage their expertise to provide mentoring to the entrepreneurial teams in which they invest.

US proposal for 'crowd funding' via social media prompts CATA alert
Ottawa Citizen - Jan 01, 1970
Currently, in both Canada and the US it is illegal for a startup to sell equity in its business to a group of small outside investors. Only “accredited investors,” typically family members, angel investment firms or venture capitalists, are allowed to

Germany Backs ECB's Opposition to Taking Loss on Greek Debt
BusinessWeek - Jan 01, 1970
“I can't imagine that European politicians would allow third parties to make such an indecent claim on our central bank,” Michael Meister, the deputy floor leader for Merkel's Christian Democrats and the party's ranking finance spokesman, said today in

Science, Medicine and Biotech at DLD12
Sacramento Bee - Jan 01, 1970
"Family Talks" is the name of the panel on which the world-renowned physicist Freeman Dyson and his children, George Dyson, historian of technology, and Angel investor Esther Dyson, will appear. Andrian Kreye (SZ Feuilleton) will moderate the panel and

Greek Debt Talks Resume Amid Squabbles
BusinessWeek - Jan 01, 1970
Private investors hold only about 60 percent of Greece's 350 billion euros of debt, he said. The IIF is an industry group with more than 450 members. He'll meet Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos at 8 pm, the state-run Athens News Agency reported.