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September 27, 2006

By Tom Bradley

Steadyhand Investment Funds Update

This is just a quick update to let people know where we're at on the startup of Steadyhand Investment Funds. First of all, I want to thank those who sent us their best wishes and encouragement after our initial announcement. ...

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September 15, 2006

By Tom Bradley

Business Startup Reality Check I - The IRC

I went to a seminar yesterday sponsored by the law firm, Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG). It was about setting up an "Independent Review Committee" (IRC) for a mutual fund company. Going forward, each company must have a committee of independent ...

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August 4, 2006

By Tom Bradley

How Does It Feel To Be An Underdog?

In today's National Post, Jonathan Chevreau writes about Steadyhand Investment Funds in a story entitled: ' A tough way to start a fund '.  This article certainly reminds Neil and me of the challenges we face in selling directly to ...

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August 1, 2006

By Tom Bradley

Looking for a CFO

I mentioned in my last posting that Neil Jensen and I (along with a few other like-minded people) are starting a new mutual fund company, Steadyhand Investment Funds Inc . We are at the stage now where one of those ...

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July 31, 2006

By Tom Bradley

Who'd Be Crazy Enough to Start a New Mutual Fund?

Us - that's who! I am partnering with Neil Jensen and a few other like-minded people to start Steadyhand Investment Funds . We're hoping to open the doors in the first quarter of 2007, although the date will be highly ...

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July 12, 2006

By Tom Bradley

The Mutual Fund - What a Concept!

As I contemplate starting a new investment company, I've had to assess what form it will take. Specifically, I've been trying to decide whether the good ole mutual fund is still a valid investment vehicle, or is it going the ...

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