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the capital investments because they don't see the growth to make the investment. Companies do not make long-term investments without a clear direction for sales growth. This is what has to happen. So with all this cash and nowhere to spend it, the investing public starts to get restless. The message from them is, "We'll take it!" People are getting less concerned about financial risks and more concerned about growth. Investors want more. Thus, there's an expectation that you may see some special dividends being offered in 2013 from select companies, or dividend increases from already paying companies. We have some ideas on which companies will do this. So, we do believe the low rate environment is here to stay – at least for the next 18-24 months. As long as America's Federal Reserve is still printing money to buy M AY 2 0 1 3 bonds, we don't think things will change that much. They have also made it clear that they will not raise short-term rates until unemployment falls to at least 6.5%. As an individual, please follow this simple advice in the meantime. It's OK to buy a house, but don't buy something more extravagant just because a bank says you can afford it. And perhaps you can, but consider all your options – especially if you are thinking in investment terms. There are other, more predictable, ways to make money in this low rate environment. Dennis Hoesgen and Eric Hoesgen are Senior Investment Advisors with Hoesgen Investment Partners (HIP) at Canaccord Genuity, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp, Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund. The information contained in this article is drawn from sources believed to be reliable, but the accuracy and completeness of the information is not guaranteed, nor in providing it does HIP, Canaccord Genuity Corp, or its subsidiaries, or affiliated companies, assume any liability. This information is current as of the date appearing in this article, we do not assume any obligation to update the information or advise on further developments relating to these securities. This report should not be considered personal investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell securities. Canaccord Genuity and holdings of its respective directors, officers and employees and their associations, from time to time may buy or sell any securities mentioned herein. The views expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of Canaccord. Eric Hoesgen and Dennis Hoesgen can be reached at 604-6437705 or HIP@Canaccord.com www.resourceworld.com 25