Our Portfolio Approach

We believe decisions regarding an appropriate mix of cash, income, and growth are crucial to satisfying expectations regarding long-term portfolio performance.

Good asset mix decisions can only be made after a thorough analysis of each client's circumstances and tolerance for risk. Over time, should changing capital markets or personal circumstances warrant a shift in asset mix, we have the flexibility and the expertise to adjust portfolios accordingly.

Value Sciences Investment Counsel believes in a disciplined approach to portfolio construction. Research drives this process and we augment our own fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with the best of outside research provided by the North American brokerage community and top ranked private sources.

Our approach to portfolio management emphasizes individual security analysis and selection, but not at the expense of fully understanding the secular and cyclical forces shaping the financial and economic environment.

Communication

Regular communication between the client and the portfolio manager is essential for fulfilling expectations and for building trusted long term relationships. This is a key aspect of our approach to the investment counsel function with our clients.

Reporting

Value Sciences Investment Counsel clients receive a monthly statement from their chosen custodian showing all security positions, transactions, cost and market values. Reports showing expected income and portfolio yield, rate of return, and asset mix can be produced as needed to ensure each client that their portfolios are designed to match their needs and preferences.

Safekeeping

Value Sciences Investment Counsel does not hold cash or securities on behalf of its clients. Securities and cash are held at a custodial agent, usually a major Canadian trust company, bank, or other corporation specializing in this function. The custodial agent issues monthly statements and prepares annual income tax information reports.

Fees

Investment management fees are fully tax deductible for non-registered accounts and are billed quarterly in arrears, based on the market value of the assets under management. Fees will vary based on portfolio size and are considerably lower than the expense ratios of many mutual funds or dealer sponsored wrap accounts.