Fixed Income Characteristics as at September 30, 2008

The QV Canadian Income Fund has held common shares and royalty trusts in the past.

Definitions

Asset Mix: Shows the percentages held on cash, bonds and other securities
Average Yield to Maturity: The average yield to maturity of all securities in the portfolio. Typically, the longer the term and duration, the greater the price will change for a given change in yields
Average Term to Maturity: The average time in years for all securities in the portfolio to reach maturity
Duration: The weighted average of the maturities and income streams expressed in years. Typically, the number represents the price change experienced for a one percent change in interest rates
Issuer Analysis: Analysis by category of security issuers
Credit Rating Analysis: Analysis of ratings by rating agencies
Maturity Analysis: Analysis of allocation of bonds based on maturity dates