What is the best way to pick portfolio managers? Are there simple ways to optimize return while minimizing risk? How do performance charts mislead us? What are the hidden fees? Are performance bonuses to portfolio managers okay? How do you avoid commissions and always invest “no-load” -- and still get the funds you want? What are “wrap” accounts and do they make sense? Should you consider alternative investment strategies like hedge funds or link notes? How do you decide between life insurance segregated funds and ordinary mutual funds?  How do you know if sector specific funds (like resource based funds) are right for you? How do you monitor funds over time? When do you know to get out of a fund? In this seminar, we answer these questions and more. We help you avoid the costly mistakes many investors make.