Van Arbor Fund’s Received Fundata’s A FundGrade
July 30th, 2010
The funds stated below have received the Fundata A FundGrade rating as of June 30, 2010:
Van Arbor Canadian Advantage Fund Series A
Van Arbor World Advantage Fund Series A
Van Arbor World Advantage Fund Series F
“Fundata’s FundGrade is an independent and objective investment fund rating system that has been developed to recognize funds who achieve superior risk adjusted returns. ”
The Wall Street Journal
February 11th, 2010
CANADA TIP SHEET: Zohny Looks Beyond TSX Leaders
“TORONTO (Dow Jones)–The broad gains that helped Canadian equities soar nearly 31% in 2009 are unlikely to be repeated this year, making for a stock-picker’s market, says Youssef Zohny.”
Reuters Canada
February 3rd, 2010
Van Arbor sees flat market; safer stocks to star
“Canadian fund managers Andrew Parkinson and Youssef Zohny are buying cheaper safe-haven stocks like utilities instead of banks and resource firms, betting shares that profit most from a growing economy will lag as governments drain stimulus spending.”
Globe And Mail
January 28th, 2010
Loading up on lagging sectors
“Who: Andrew Parkinson, managing director and portfolio manager at Van Arbor Asset Management in Vancouver.
The Strategy: To identify a fairly small number of undervalued stocks in sectors that are lagging for one reason or another, hold them until they start looking pricey and then sell them and switch to something else.”
BusinessWeek
January 19th, 2010
Canadian Stocks Gain as Gold Producers Rise on Higher Futures
“Canadian stocks rose for a second day, led by materials producers, as gold futures rose and investors anticipated companies will report earnings growth.”
BNN
December 29th, 2009
With the markets about to close the books on 2009, investors are already looking ahead to what may happen in the world of equities in 2010. BNN speaks to Andrew Parkinson, managing director, Van Arbor Asset Management.
Globe and Mail
December 29th, 2009
Number Cruncher
“Van Arbor Canadian Advantage Fund, which climbed nearly 99 per cent, was one of the few larger company Canadian stock funds that made the list. In a market commentary, manager Andrew Parkinson of Van Arbor Asset Management Ltd. said that food companies had become an increasing part of his concentrated portfolio. Some of the big winners last month in the fund included grocery giants like Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and Metro Inc.”
BusinessWeek
December 24th, 2009
Canada Stocks Rise as U.S. Jobless Claims Trail Forecasts
“Canadian stocks rose for a fourth day, pushing the equity benchmark to its biggest weekly gain since Nov. 6, as a drop in U.S. initial jobless claims signaled a strengthening labor market in Canada’s biggest trade partner.”
Globe and Mail
November 25th, 2009
Playing catch-up can be a dangerous game
“We adjust our risk on each of the sectors. It’s a very active style that sometimes can be very conservative but at other times can be very aggressive” – Youssef Zohny, Van Arbor Asset Management Ltd.
BNN
November 23rd, 2009
For a look at the top events that shaped the markets, BNN speaks to Andrew Parkinson, managing director, Van Arbor Asset Management.
