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Single Owner Operated Plan

Single Owner Operated Plan is an investment vehicle that pools money belonging to many people to invest in a variety stocks, bonds or other securities. Mutual funds are managed by professionals who make the investment decisions for the fund with the goal of increasing the overall fund value. As the assets in the fund rise in value, your share of the fund (typically measured in “units”) will also increase in value. If the value of the fund’s assets decreases, so will the value of your units. Each fund has a written investment goal that helps you decide whether it should have a place in your overall financial plan.

Single Owner Operated fund typically focuses on specific types of investments. For example, a fund may invest mainly in government bonds, stocks from large companies or stocks from certain countries. Some funds may invest in a mix of stocks and bonds, or other mutual funds.

You can own mutual funds in registered accounts like RRSPs, RRIFs, RESPs, TFSAs and some pension plans. Depending on your individual circumstances, you can also own corporate class mutual funds, which offer certain tax advantages for non-registered accounts, which are not tax-sheltered like registered accounts. Mutual funds may be generally more suitable for longer-term investors, as the value of securities held by the fund can fluctuate over time and returns are not guaranteed.

What are the benefits of Single Owner Operated?

  • Professional management – When you invest in a mutual fund, you get the benefit of the fund manager’s extensive experience and deep research capabilities in terms of selecting investments. Fund managers also have the ability to invest in securities not available to the general public and can create portfolios that investors would not be able to put together on their own, and they manage the buy-and-sell decisions so you don’t have to.
  • Diversification and economies of scale – Diversification means spreading out your investments over several kinds of asset categories, geographic markets and investment styles, so a poor showing in any one asset or country won’t damage your entire portfolio. Mutual funds are a simple way to help diversify your portfolio, because they invest in a group of stocks, bonds or other securities selected by a professional fund manager. When you buy units of a mutual fund, you’re pooling your money with other investors. So, if you’re a small investor, you’re able to own a much wider mix of investments than you would likely be able to afford by yourself.

Types of retirement income:

  • An annuity guarantees you will receive an income for life, or as long as the annuity contract specifies.
  • Your retirement income will be secure from both market and interest-rate risks.

  • Segregated funds, like mutual funds, are market-based investments, but because they are insurance contracts, they also have additional benefits, including efficient estate settlement.
  • There are a number of different types of segregated fund contracts that combine capital protection with growth potential.
  • Your savings will be protected. When your contract matures or when you die, your savings will be guaranteed to return a minimum of 75% up to 100% of the money you put in (less withdrawals).
  • Some segregated fund contracts also offer guaranteed lifetime income.

  • A mutual fund is a large pool of money belonging to many people that is invested by experts in stocks, bonds or other securities with the goal of increasing the value of the overall pool.
  • Mutual funds are often held in tax-advantaged retirement income plans as a way of participating in markets.

  • There are a number of guaranteed interest products that all offer protection for your initial investment and the opportunity for predetermined growth.
  • The guaranteed return is based on interest rates, the deposit amount, the length of the contract and other factors, depending on the type of product you choose.
  • You’ll have peace of mind knowing your savings are protected from market fluctuations.

  • A registered retirement income fund (RRIF) is a tax-deferred way for you to use your RRSP savings to generate retirement income
  • A life income fund (LIF) or locked-in retirement income fund (LRIF) is like a RRIF for “locked-in” money that originally came from a pension plan.

Invest In Group Benefit Plan

Step 1: Find an advisor

An advisor’s job is to help you understand how different products – each with its own features and options – can best meet your individual needs. Talk to your advisor; if you don’t have an advisor, find one you’re comfortable working with. There’s no cost to talk to an advisor.

  • Find the right person. Ask people you trust for recommendations.
  • Ask lots of hard questions – don’t be shy.
  • If you’re not comfortable talking about your finances with someone, look for someone else.
Step 2: Meet with your advisor

To get the most out of the meeting with your advisor, take some time beforehand to think carefully about what you want to achieve. To help your advisor recommend the right products for your needs, it will be helpful if you gather some basic information about your income, assets and liabilities – including your savings, investment and pension plan statements.

Step 3: Make your investment

Your advisor will help you with any paperwork that’s required and ensure your money is transferred. Shortly after making your investment, you will receive a statement confirming the details of your account. Your portfolio may be reviewed regularly to confirm your strategy and assess progress toward your goals.