| At a Glance |
| Investment Objectives |
To provide income and liquidity, while maintaining a high level of safety. It invests primarily in treasury bills and other money market instruments that are denominated in U.S. dollars and are issued by Canadian federal, provincial and municipal governments and corporations, and by supranational entities, such as the World Bank. |
| Who Should Invest In This Fund? |
The fund may be suitable for you if:
- you want interest income, exposure to the U.S. dollar and liquidity with a high level of safety
- you're investing for the short term
- you're looking for low risk and safety of principal
|
| Date Established |
September 3, 1996 |
| Class Availability |
Class A |
| Fund Category |
U.S. Money Market |
| Benchmark Index |
Merrill Lynch 0-3 Months U.S. Treasury Bill Index (U.S. dollars) |
| Distribution Frequency |
Monthly |
| Portfolio Advisor |
Scotia Cassels Investment Counsel Limited |
| Eligible for Registered Plans? |
Yes |
| Management Expense Ratio (MER) |
0.75% as at June 30, 2009 |
| Minimum Initial Investment |
$2,000 |
| Minimum Subsequent Investment |
$50 |
| Fund Code |
BNS375 |
