Canada’s top investment teams are…

Who are Canada’s TopGun Investment Teams?

According to Brendan Wood International, it’s the following teams, ranked in order.

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And these are the key investment issues.

• Money managers are getting tougher on Canadian issuers demanding greater sector competitiveness and accountability. The bar has definitely risen in governance and leadership.
• Canadian issuers can’t rely upon familiarity and relationships in local investment circles as they’re increasingly rated against global competitors. This trend means even advertized Canada funds are likely to be closer to the 51% Canadian content requirement with the balance spread across several jurisdictions.
• The local focus of the Canadian dealer community is beginning to weigh heavily on its relevance to the asset management commission budget. Quite simply, Canadian money managers are becoming sophisticated global shoppers and local boutiques focused on Canada-only stocks are positioned to obtain less allocation in the process.
• Canadian investors continue to see many more foreign names in their portfolios. For their part, some Canadian dealers may consolidate to withstand the effects of market shrinkage or merge with more international players, but the biggest change on the horizon is the increased pressure on Canadian corporations to reach out for international investors.

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