Kevin Prins
Vice President BMO ETFS and Head of Specialized Sales
With more than 19 years of industry experience in banking, securities, mutual funds and financial education, Kevin provides a rare combination of both industry knowledge and educational expertise on Exchange Traded Funds. During his career he has authored several investment industry courses for the Canadian Securities Institute (CSI), including the recent development of an ETF focused course. Kevin frequently interacts with portfolio managers and investors about the benefits of ETFs and how they can be used to add value to any investment portfolio. He is a regular contributor to investment industry publications, has also been a guest speaker and panelist at industry events, and has appeared several times on BNN. Kevin has an MBA from Dalhousie University and holds a number of industry designations including FCSI, CIM and CFP.
Myths and Mysticism in ETFs – By BMO ETFs
The global Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) business has seen substantial growth over the past decade. As the ETF industry grows, so do the myths surrounding ETFs. This session will set the story straight for everyday investors and go further by providing insights, and real examples of how ETFs can be used to add value. Moreover, as the industry grows so will promotion of various new ETFs and consumer’s ability to differentiate between these products becomes much more difficult. The session will provide investor’s the education required to understand the unique technical approaches offered by various ETF issuers, and the trade-offs associated with choosing a specific investment products. Lastly, the session works to demystify portfolio construction by providing simple solutions for the current market.
- Woodbridge, Ontario
Thursday, March 8, 2018 | 6:30pm – 9:00pm - Markham, Ontario
Saturday, April 21, 2018 | 12:30pm – 4:00pm