Laura Tase
Vice President, BMO Exchange Traded Funds
Laura joined BMO GAM in February 2012 as a Vice-President, covering downtown Toronto. She has worked in the financial services industry since 2004 in a variety of roles and possesses product knowledge in managed assets, mutual funds, ETFs and segregated fund products. She has an MBA from University of Windsor and is a CFA Charter holder.
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.