CALGARY, Nov. 7, 2011 /CNW/ - Protecting your portfolio in times of market volatility is key to ensuring you're financially positioned to realize your hopes and dreams now, and in to retirement.  Bob Gorman, Chief Portfolio Strategist, TD Waterhouse, will present his 2012 analysis of global economic performance and its implication for investors at an upcoming presentation in Calgary.

Bob will discuss Canadian, U.S. and International markets:

• How to allocate your investments during times of market volatility to minimize the impact on your portfolio
• What can investors expect in 2012 and how to structure their portfolios to get the best returns
• All equities can face a decline in price, even if only temporarily, in times of financial turmoil.  So where can they turn?

All media are invited to attend the event.

Public can register for the event at: 403.292.2708

Robert (Bob) Gorman, CFA - Chief Portfolio Strategist, TD Waterhouse
Bob Gorman joined TD Asset Management in 1987 and was co-founder of the TD Family of Mutual Funds. In 1991, he established what is now the TD Private Investment Counsel, which has become Canada's largest manager of private portfolios. Today, as Chief Portfolio Strategist of TD Waterhouse, which encompasses Private Investment Counsel, Private Trust, Private Investment Advice and Discount Brokerage, Bob is frequently called upon by the national media for market analysis and commentary. Bob holds an MBA from the Ivey Business School and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

About TD Bank Group
The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (TD). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches and serves approximately 20 million customers in four key businesses operating in a number of locations in key financial centres around the globe: Canadian Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Canada Trust, TD Insurance, and TD Auto Finance Canada; Wealth Management, including TD Waterhouse and an investment in TD Ameritrade; U.S. Personal and Commercial Banking, including TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, and TD Auto Finance U.S.; and Wholesale Banking, including TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world's leading online financial services firms, with more than 7 million online customers. TD had CDN$665 billion in assets on July 31, 2011. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.