TSX vS ALBERTAREAL ESTATEUnlike paper-based investments, real estate never goes to zero

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Notes:

Based on average residential home prices in Alberta.

Assumes a $100,000 initial investment and does not factor taxation.

Real Estate examples assume neutral cash-flow.

Mortgage particulars used: 4.5% interest, 20 year amortization, 75% LTv, mortgage paydown included in calculations.

All periods ending December 31.

TSX vs. Alberta Real Estate (leveraged & non-leveraged)

$100K Investment Over 10 Years Sources: CREA, TSX Group

$100,000

$200,000

$300,000

$400,000

$500,000

$600,000

$700,000

$800,000

$02001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2009 2010 20112008

S&P/TSX Composite

Alberta Real Estate (No Mortgage)

Alberta Real Estate (75% Mortgage)

$734,376

$229,631

$155,502

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