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Media Advisory/Save the Date: "Yield Hogs"-The Importance of Dividends in Today's Volatile Markets

BMO hosts media panel on the important role dividend stocks and funds can play in investors' portfolios

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 12, 2011) - With bond and money market yields currently at low levels, investors are looking for ways they can boost their returns in a challenging market. One solution could be investing in dividends, which can provide a steady income stream paid once a quarter in the form of cash or stocks. In volatile market environments, the importance of including dividends in a portfolio cannot be underestimated.

BMO will be hosting a media conference call this Thursday at 11 a.m. ET on various issues related to dividends; four experts will provide their insight on the following questions:

Why are dividends so attractive these days?
Where do dividends fit in an investor's portfolio?
What sectors and regions typically provide the best dividend returns?
What should seniors seeking income do in today's environment?
What are the advantages of preferred shares, common shares and dividend ETFs?
How are dividends of Canadian companies taxed vs. foreign company shares?
What are the benefits of buy and hold dividend investing?

WHAT:	BMO Dividend Media Panel

WHO:	Dr. Sherry Cooper, Chief Economist, BMO Financial Group
	Paul Taylor, Chief Investment Officer, BMO Harris Private Banking
	Serge Pepin, Head of Investments, BMO Investments Inc.
	John Waters, Tax Planning Specialist, BMO Nesbitt Burns

WHEN:	Thursday, October 13, 2011, 11 a.m. ET

WHERE:	Media are invited to participate through conference call:
	Toronto: 416-695-7806
	North American toll-free: 1-888-789-9572
	International: +800-6578-9818
	Participant passcode for all: 5005268

For further information:

Media Relations Contacts:
Peter Scott, Toronto
(416) 867-3996
PeterE.Scott@bmo.com,

Amanda Robinson, Toronto
(416) 867-3996
amanda.robinson@bmo.com