Award of Excellence for First Trust Raymond James Canadian Focus Picks Fund
Congratulations to our Canadian team of equity research analysts whose expertise has powered the First Trust Raymond James Canadian Focus Picks Fund into the top spot as best in its class for one-year performance in 2010 in the Lipper Funds Award sponsored by Thomson Reuters.
"We are delighted and very honoured to receive this recognition says Daryl Swetlishoff, Head of Research for Raymond James Ltd. This accomplishment is a reflection of the important contributions made by our individual analysts and of the strength of our entire team. Our goal is to continue the momentum with the First Trust Raymond James Canadian Focus Picks Fund."
Performance Highlights as of December 31, 2010
The Fund, which was launched in March 2008, is no stranger to accolades. In 2009, it was ranked as the #1 performing Canadian Mid/Small Cap Fund for 6 month and 1 year periods and #2 for YTD, 1month, and 3 month returns. These top rankings are based on 147 fund classes/series available in this peer group as categorized by Morningstar Canada.
Benefits in Today's Markets
The Raymond James Canadian Focus Picks Portfolio is a mutual fund that invests in securities that make up the Raymond James Canadian Focus Picks List. First Defined Portfolio Management Co. (FDPM) is the manager and operator of the Raymond James Canadian Focus Picks Portfolio. Raymond James Ltd. has licensed the Canadian Focus Picks List to FDPM and the list forms the basis of the Raymond James Canadian Focus Picks Portfolio. The prospectus has further details on the above and should be reviewed for greater clarity before investing. *"Raymond James" is a trade-mark of Raymond James Financial, Inc. and is used under license by FDPM and the Raymond James Canadian Focus Picks Portfolio pursuant to a trade-mark license agreement between Raymond James Financial, Inc., FDPM and FT Mutual Fund Corporation. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments. Please carefully read the simplified prospectus of the Fund before investing. Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.
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