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Glossary of Terms

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Balance of Year Contribution Receipt - Receipt issued for contributions made to an RRSP from the 61st day to December 31st of the calendar year. This receipt can only be applied to the current or future tax year. (Also see "First 60 days Contribution Receipt").

Balanced Fund - A mutual fund that buys a combination of common stocks, preferred stocks, bonds and short-term bonds to provide both income and capital appreciation while avoiding excessive risk.

Beneficiary - An individual, institution, trustee or estate which receives, or may become eligible to receive a benefit under a will, retirement plan or other contract

Book Value - The initial purchase value of the funds - which may be higher or lower than the current market value.