News Releases
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Dec 8, 2011
- Almost three-quarters of Ontarians plan on contributing the same amount or more to their RRSP compared to last year
- More than half are confident in their ability to save for their ideal retirement
- Given market volatility and the state of the economy, almost three-quarters of Ontarians are concerned about the performance of their RRSP
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Dec 8, 2011
- Almost two-thirds of Quebecers feel confident in their ability to save for their ideal retirement lifestyle
- Forty per cent have or will be making a contribution to an RRSP this year above the national average
- More than half are either more optimistic or feel the same about the financial markets compared to last year
- However, more than 60 per cent are concerned about the performance of their RRSPs
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Dec 5, 2011
- While fewer than 20 per cent of Canadian investors are familiar with ETFs, three-quarters - after being told of their benefits - would consider adding them to their portfolios
- Lack of knowledge and not knowing where to begin cited as barriers to increased ETF adoption
- Two-thirds would invest in ETFs if they were structured in the form of a mutual fund
- BMO II's six ETF Portfolios provide access to the benefits of ETFs in the convenience of a mutual fund
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Dec 2, 2011
Survey results reveal one in five Canadians plan to redeem their rewards for gifts this holiday season.
- Practice of redeeming rewards to purchase gifts increased 6 per cent to 20 per cent this holiday season.
- 85 per cent think it's acceptable to use rewards for gifts.
- 26 per cent of those using rewards for gifts said they will use the money saved to buy additional gifts for family and friends.
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Nov 28, 2011
More Canadians planning to shop online this year compared to 2010
- BMO survey shows nearly half of Canadians planning to shop online for holiday gifts
- Canadians expect to spend $1397 this holiday season
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Nov 24, 2011
More Canadians planning to shop online this year compared to 2010
- BMO survey shows nearly half of Canadians planning to shop online for holiday gifts
- Canadians expect to spend $1397 this holiday season
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Nov 23, 2011
'Morning News Call' previews day's market activities
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Nov 22, 2011
- Despite rising raw material costs, more than half of businesses have no plans to raise prices for customers
- Businesses in Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan most likely to keep prices the same, while those in British Columbia more likely to raise prices in 2012
- 79 per cent of business owners also plan to invest the same or more in their businesses next year
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Nov 22, 2011
- Investors can choose from six target end date LifeStage Class Funds each with a different time horizon
- Each Fund may invest in BMO ETFs and/or other mutual funds
