Glossary of Terms

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Income Fund - A mutual fund which emphasizes current income in the form of dividends or coupon payments from bonds and /or preferred shares rather than growth.

Indexation - A periodic increase in a pension because of inflation. Increases are usually made in line with the CPI (Consumer Price Index) or AIW (Average Industrial Wage).

International Fund - A mutual fund which invests in stocks and bonds of companies outside of Canada.