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Focus on Products

Are your clients getting gold exposure?

Some Canadian equity fund managers aren’t along for the ride

August 30, 2010

Big balanced mutual funds tilt toward equities

Despite the gruelling market conditions, stocks have not fallen out of favour with fund managers

August 30, 2010

Good performance not an anomaly

Markets in Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) have produced better returns

August 30, 2010

Is there a case for buying gold?

Three reasons usually given for investing in gold need close examination

August 30, 2010

Ongoing market malaise offers opportunities

Investors may be ignoring solid company fundamentals, says a manager of one science and technology mutual fund

August 30, 2010


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