The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, May 11, 2004-11 '"A gragnd opening Beill~WoRld anagers Luise Monk (left> and Nicol Berton show the hot new Samsung digital camera phone et the grand openlng of the Main Street location under new Photo by GRAlHAM PAINE Seminar geared for average investor Investors are sick of low returns high fees, confusion and jargon. And it's no wonder. The average investor holds oneC good fund for every three bad ontes. In 2003, the major market indices gamned as much as 25 per cent, but the aver- age investor portfolio mncreased by only 6.2 per cent. What's more, only 23 per cent of equity fund managers meet or beat their respec- tive benchmark indices. Help may be coming your way. On May 19 at Oakville Central Library, award-winnmng Milton-based joumalists David Cruise and Alison Griffiths - writ- crs of the Portfolio Doctor column in the Tornnto Star - will make a house cali. From 7 to 9 p.m., the pair wil give a two- hour seminar aimed at the average investor. Mr. Cruise said it's time investors took control of their portfolios. "They just need a ittle help understand- mng what they've got, how it is performing relative to the broader markets and how much their investments are costing in the form of Ioad fees, trailer fees and manage- ment expenses." Tickets cost $35, a portion of which wil be donated to the Fresh Air Fund, which sends disadvantaged children to camp. The Oakville Central Library is located at 120 Navy St. To reserve a seat, cali (905) 878-4762. WALMART CORRECTION NOTICE Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Honda Electronic Mini Bike (item #715884) shown on Page 23 of our flyer (ending May l6th) is unavailable. We apologized for any inconvenience this may have caused. WAL.-MART CORRECTION NOTICE Due to circumstances beyond our control, the 20' Aluminium Extension Ladder (item #1231514) shown on Page 10 of our flyer (ending May l6th) is unavailable. We apologized for any inconvenience this may have caused.