BCA FORETRENDS
1002 Sherbrooke Street W. suite 600
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
H3A 3L6
(514) 499-9505
Fax: (514) 843-1763

A BANK CREDIT ANALYST INSTITUTIONAL SERVICE

BCA ForeTrends is an institutional service whose principal focus is forecasting intermediate (three to six months) and cyclical (one year and beyond) trends in the U.S. investment markets: equities, bonds, short-term interest rates and gold plus inflation and business conditions.

Designed for the serious professional, BCA ForeTrends builds on over 110 years of forecasting experience based on original research and proprietary indicators as well as its global perspective and ability to accurately gauge the macro-economic and financial risks. BCA ForeTrends provides clients with provocative insights and an independent viewpoint. This service contains:

The Financial Forecast and Chart Monitor, published and sent via courier on the first of the month. It includes a six-page executive Summary including the outlook and strategy as well as investment ideas. The most recent and important developments are highlighted with a brief section of charts. Also included is an extensive package (170 pages) of all major financial and economic indicators divided into seven sections: Equities, Credit Markets, Gold, Commodities, The Economy, Inflation, and Money and Credit. Each section begins with unique leading indicators followed by charts showing analytical relationships. Both recent history and long-term time frames are provided.

An eight-page Market Bulletin that updates the outlook and investment strategy and is sent via courier and/or FAX at mid-month. Flash Bulletins are occasionally issued when condition warrant an immediate appraisal.

Special Reports, released at least once a month, presenting brief studies on investment ideas and topics related to the financial markets. BCPI ForeTrends seeks to stimulate clients' thinking and to look beyond the conventional.

The Quarterly Chart Review, a comprehensive reference guide with a more complete and long-term perspective of the financial and economic history.

Additional Services, provided to a limited number of clients, including customized research or charts, the ability to consult with the editor and periodic seminars.

How to Benefit From BCA ForeTrends?

BCA ForeTrends provides a clear cyclical and intermediate-term view of the financial markets, an assessment of risk and a recommended investment strategy - the critical ingredients for superior long-term investment performance.

BCA ForeTrends builds on a reputation for getting the "big picture" right during the past 4O years which has allowed clients to make strategic investment decisions with greater confidence.

BCA ForeTrends' consistent and time-saving presentation means that clients are quickly apprised of changes in the financial and economic landscape. Its publications are delivered as fast as possible to ensure that information is disseminated immediately.

BCA ForeTrends also provides assistance for in-house or client presentations through its high quality and extensive chart service.

Clients can delve deeper into the key investment or planning questions related to their specific needs through personal or phone access to the editor.

Frequent special reports present new investment ideas or offer a fresh perspective outside of the mainstream.

BCA ForeTrends is published by BCA Publications Ltd., editors of:

The Bank Credit Analyst - established in 1949

The International Bank Credit Analyst - established in 1961

The Interest Rate Forecast - established in 1979

These are leading business and investment forecasting publications with subscribers in over 4O countries.

The essential principle on which forecasts are made is that changes in investment markets and economies follow changes in liquidity, money and credit flows. An appraisal of these forces is combined with fundamental and technical analytical methods, providing the basis for a comprehensive approach for anticipating trends.

The BCA group of economists and market analysts call upon a global network of correspondents and contacts at the highest levels of finance, industry and government. The result is an authoritative and well-integrated viewpoint from an international perspective.

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