Segregated funds are pooled investment funds, much like mutual funds, insured by an insurance company. The chief distinction from a mutual fund is the guarantee that, regardless of fund performance, at least a minimum percentage of the investor's payments into the fund will be returned when the fund matures.
Some of the features of the Segregated funds are:
Segregated funds have a higher management expense ratio as compared to regular mutual funds. This is to cover the cost of the guarantee. Therefore, Segregated funds works best for investor who prefer some form of capital preservation while being invested in equities and bonds.
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