Income trusts are booming. They have been one of the
best-performing classes of investments in one of the worst markets
in decades. With over 150 trusts currently trading on the Toronto
Stock Exchange at a combined value of over $90 billion, this
relatively new vehicle, the income fund, is one of the hottest
tickets on the Canadian investment landscape today.
Written by two of the industry's top experts and commentators,
this is the first book of its kind: a complete guide to the income
trust industry in Canada.
Includes complete coverage on: what income funds are and how to
use them to your advantage; myths and facts about income funds;
different types of income trusts; what to look for in an income
trust, and how to assess the risks involved; how income trusts, and
the investors in them, are taxed; funds of income funds; and much
more.
* Explains what business owners need to know if they are
considering converting their businesses into an income trust.
* Features listings and profiles of over 160 income funds
currently available in Canada, including a description of each
fund, performance history, and contact information.
* Designed for anyone interested in knowing how Canadian income
funds work, including: investors, business owners, directors,
trustees, stockbrokers, financial advisors, lawyers, accountants,
investment bankers, and commercial bankers.
