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Investment Update

 

Fall 2009

The complete edition of the Fall 2009 Investment Update is available online in PDF format. Click here to view the PDF.

You'll find brief highlight of the articles included in this edition of the Investment Update below.

Planning is the key to financial security throughout your retirement

It’s natural that you might be concerned about how your savings will support the retirement you desire, especially if you are close to retiring or are newly retired. The best strategy is to focus on the three steps that make up a successful retirement plan: estimating your expenses, estimating your income and finding a way to bridge any gap between the two.

Market outlook

Click here for a summary of how the markets performed over the past quarter.

Unlock the income potential of your investments with RBC Managed Payout Solutions

RBC Managed Payout Solutions (RBC MPS) are a solid alternative for clients seeking a one-stop solution that generates a regular income stream.



Financial planning services and investment advice are provided by Royal Mutual Funds Inc. Royal Mutual Funds Inc., RBC Asset Management Inc., Royal Bank of Canada, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada, The Royal Trust Company and Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management Ltd. are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. Royal Mutual Funds Inc. is licensed as a financial services firm in the province of Quebec.

Investment and economic outlook information contained in this report has been compiled by RBC Asset Management Inc. from various sources. Information obtained from third parties is believed to be reliable, but no representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by RBC Asset Management Inc., its affiliates or any other person as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. RBC Asset Management Inc. and its affiliates assume no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

All opinions and estimates contained in this report constitute our judgment as of the indicated date of the information, are subject to change without notice and are provided in good faith but without legal responsibility. To the full extent permitted by law, neither RBC Asset Management Inc. nor any of its affiliates nor any other person accepts any liability whatsoever for any direct or consequential loss arising from any use of the outlook information contained herein. Interest rates and market conditions are subject to change.

Guaranteed investment certificates and U.S.-dollar term deposits are offered through Royal Bank of Canada. RBC Funds are offered by RBC Asset Management Inc. and distributed through authorized dealers. Please read the prospectus before investing. There may be commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses associated with mutual fund investments. Mutual funds are not guaranteed; their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated.

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