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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - July 26, 2012) - BMO InvestorLine today announced the results of a new study which identifies what sports and types of athletes Canadians most identify with when it comes to their investing habits.

The study found that "slow and steady" wins the investing race for the majority of investors:

• More than half (53 per cent) see themselves as the investing equivalent of a marathon runner. For these Canadians, it is a long and winding road because they are in the markets for the long-haul.
• Thirty-four per cent hold some short-term and some long-term investments. These investors see themselves as part of a relay race team as their goals are both short term, focusing on one leg of the race, and long term, like the total distance covered during a relay race.
• Only 12 per cent consider their investing style similar to that of a sprinter athlete. For these individuals, it is all about getting in and out of the markets quickly.

When it comes to their investing style:

• Almost 60 per cent of investors (59 per cent) most closely identify with a gymnast since "a sense of balance" is critical for them when managing risk and return.
• Thirty-one per cent describe their investing style as conservative. Like an archer, they aim to "hit their targets" and do not waver from their strategy.
• Only 10 per cent identify with the aggressive style of a boxer who goes for the "knockout punch". These investors are comfortable with high risk if there is the potential for high return.

Canadians Are Upbeat About Winning the (Investing) Race Over the Next Four Years:

The study also found that the majority of Canadians are upbeat when it comes to how they expect their investments to perform over the next four years:

• The majority (57 per cent) believe their portfolios will perform better in the next four years than in the last four year period.
• Only five per cent believe their investments returns to be poor.

"It's encouraging that Canadians are taking a long-term view of the markets and are seeking to balance risk and return," said Cesar Rainusso, Vice-President, BMO InvestorLine. "It's also a good sign that investors have a positive outlook on how they feel their investments will perform in the future. However, given the volatility that's dominated the markets over the last year, it can often be tricky to manage one's portfolio. BMO InvestorLine offers a number of resources, including access to cutting edge research, that help our clients navigate through these challenging times."

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The online survey was conducted by Pollara between July 13 and July 16, 2012 with a random sample of 600 Canadian investors 18 years and older. A probability sample of this size would yield results accurate to ± 4.0 per cent, 19 times out of 20.