Mutual Funds. Sunday, November 8, 1998 - North Shore News - 25 Because according to the experts, Dan Taylor is one of Canada’s smartest investors. Very smart of him. Investing in Scotia Mutual Funds. Sadly, not all investors were so fortu- nate. But as grim as the markets have looked, he'll be pleased to hear that Scotia’s funds recently tied for second Scotia’ among all mutual! funds in Canada, and were first among the Smart investing for a volatiie marketplace. five largest banks.' Second overall. First among the five largest banks. (Please read that again.) Because in an independent study published by Canadian Business magazine, the Scotia fund family wasn’t just second out of 10. Or even second out of 50. for that matter. They were second out of the 179 fund families that were considered. The top one percent. And it wasn't just a ranking in performance (though ours are among Call today at: FAMILY PERFOR: Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management Ltd. Investment Services Inc. wethel Wetter ene Hongkong Sank Securities Inc. weeee 10) 5% of funds - * bollam 30% the best), risk (though we shepherd some of the safest), or costs (though ours are near the lowest}. This ranking considered them all. Nor was this ranking based on just one fund. It covered all major asset classes. That's smart because it means you have a choice. And since this review was pub- lished, the choices we offer have only improved. Because now we have 27 proven performers. Cash funds. Growth funds. Income funds. Even different kinds of each. Precious metals, T-Bills, and more index and specialty funds. Plus with our new Asset Allocation Services, we'll make sure your port- folio has the asset mix that’s right for you. One that can weather volatile markets, and bloom in bright ones. Whatever your needs, all cur funds are 100% commission free. So if you’re a Scotia investor, ask us about our new Asset Allocation Services. And if you're not, just visit any Scotiabank branch, drop by our website, or call us at 1 800 528 3211. Experts agree. It’s the smart thing to do. ca 1800 528 327i Putting people first. www.scotiabank.ca ‘Canadian Business, Sept. 25, 1998, Ratings produced for Canadian Business by Fundscope, ar. investment research company based in Thornhill, Ontario. @Registered trade-mark cf The Bank of Nova Scoua. ™Trade-mark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. Important information abo.:t Scotia Mutua! Funds is contained in the funds’ simplified prospectus, a copy of which can be obtained from representatives oi Scotia Securities Inc. at branches of Scotiaoank, and shauld be read carefully before investing. Unit values and investment returns will fluctuate.