Investment Objective
The fundamental investment
objective is to seek to achieve
long-term capital growth by
investing primarily in, or
gaining exposure to, equity
securities of issuers in
emerging countries.
Benchmark Statement
MSCI Emerging Markets Index (ND,
C$)
Recommended For
The Fund may be suitable for
long-term investors who:
• are seeking exposure to
developing economies and
currencies around the globe;
• are contributing to the
growth component of a
diversified portfolio;
• are willing to accept some
short-term volatility for
potentially higher long-term
returns;
• want the flexibility to
switch to other Classes of TD
Mutual Funds Corporate Class
Ltd. on a tax deferred basis;
• are willing to accept a high
level of risk.
Why Invest
The Fund provides you with
diversification among
different regions, countries
and securities.
The Fund helps investors
navigate unfamiliar markets by
providing access to experts in
those countries.
Morgan Stanley Investment
Management Inc. is one of the
largest, most recognized
investment management firms in
the world.
Portfolio Update
Quarterly Update
During the third quarter of
2012, the portfolio adviser
maintained an overweight to
countries with resilient or
growing domestic demand and
underpenetrated credit
markets. The Fund has an
overweight the Philippines,
Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey
and South Korea. The country
allocations give consideration
to currency valuations. South
Korea’s currency is relatively
undervalued in contrast to
overvalued currencies in
Brazil and Russia, who have
reduced the competiveness of
their exporting sectors. The
Fund’s relative country
underweights are China, Brazil
and Taiwan. The Fund is also
underweight Russia and South
Africa, where the portfolio
adviser is concerned about
deteriorating political and
macro developments.
(September 2012)
General Description
| Fund Codes:
|
TDB2422,
DSC Version
TDB2421,
ISC Version
TDB2423,
LSC Version
TDB2424,
LSC2 Version
|
| Minimum non-RSP Investment:
|
$ 500.00
|
| Minimum RSP Investment:
|
$ 500.00
|
| Minimum Subsequent Investment:
|
$ 100.00
|
| Early Redemption:
|
Up to 2.00% of purchase cost if redeemed within 30 days of purchase.
|
|
MER:
|
2.85% MER as of December 31, 2012
|
| Sector Class:
|
Emerging Markets Equity
|
| Inception Date:
|
Sep. 7, 2010
|
| Assets:
|
$ 1.99 million as of Apr. 30, 2013.
|
| Minimum PPP Amount:
|
$25.00
|
|
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