| At a Glance |
| Investment Objectives |
To earn a high level of dividend income with some potential for long-term capital growth. It invests primarily in dividend-paying common shares and in a broad range of preferred shares, such as floating rate, convertible and retractable preferred shares of Canadian companies. |
| Who Should Invest In This Fund? |
The fund may be suitable for you if:
- you want to maximize after-tax income by taking advantage of the Canadian dividend tax credit. This only applies to non-registered accounts because you generally don't pay tax on distributions received from funds you hold in registered plans
- you're investing for at least five years
- you can accept medium risk
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| Date Established |
October 28, 1992 |
| Class Availability |
Class A, Class F, Class I and Advisor Class |
| Fund Category |
Canadian Dividend and Income Equity |
| Benchmark Index |
S&P/TSX Composite Index |
| Distribution Frequency |
Quarterly |
| Portfolio Advisor |
Scotia Cassels Investment Counsel Limited |
| Eligible for Registered Plans? |
Yes |
| Management Expense Ratio (MER) |
1.66% as at June 30, 2009 |
| Minimum Initial Investment |
$500 |
| Minimum Subsequent Investment |
$50 |
| Fund Code |
BNS385 |
