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Evergreen funds are gaining in popularity. Here’s why
The funds accounted for at least US$350 billion in global net asset value in 2023
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- November 11, 2024 November 8, 2024
- 00:10
In times of uncertainty, health-care ETFs offer a defensive investment choice
Demographics, tech advancements expected to drive growth in the sector
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- September 13, 2024 September 12, 2024
- 00:11
Investors interested in emerging markets funds that exclude China
Geopolitical tensions, concerns over weak returns fuel shift away from the world’s second-largest economy
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- June 5, 2024 June 4, 2024
- 09:11
ESG disclosure working its way into private markets
Some institutional investors are leading the move toward greater transparency
- By: Michael McKiernan
- March 11, 2024 March 7, 2024
- 00:14
How to adjust portfolios to manage climate risks
A look at specific sectors and challenges
- By: Suzanne Yar Khan
- March 11, 2024 March 7, 2024
- 00:11
The trouble with voluntary carbon markets
How asset managers and investors can identify legitimate carbon assets
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 11, 2024 March 7, 2024
- 00:10
Trends in sustainable investing
Recent data show an upward trend in sustainable investing
- By: IE Staff
- March 11, 2024 March 13, 2024
- 00:08
The regulatory state of climate disclosure
After the release of ISSB standards, national regulators are developing local rules. Here’s what investors should know.
- By: IE Staff
- March 11, 2024 July 18, 2024
- 00:06
Nature disclosure a window of opportunity
Issuers that embrace new reporting standards could be pioneers in the field of biodiversity risk
- By: Michael McKiernan
- March 11, 2024 March 7, 2024
- 00:05
Balanced funds: How the mighty have fallen
Net redemptions doubled between 2022 and 2023
- By: Rudy Luukko
- March 11, 2024 March 7, 2024
- 00:02
Landscape more favourable for long-term bond ETFs
After a disastrous 2022, it may be time to go long
- By: Rudy Luukko
- February 12, 2024 February 8, 2024
- 00:03
ETFs provide efficient investment opportunities for windfalls small and large
How to Invest: Two advisors share how they would set up a portfolio for a $10 million windfall and a $10,000 employment bonus
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- December 11, 2023 December 8, 2023
- 00:06
AI is an evolving portfolio-management tool
Using artificial intelligence in stock-picking eliminates human bias, but results so far have been mixed
- By: Mark Burgess
- December 11, 2023 December 8, 2023
- 00:04
Structured-outcome ETFs aim to provide more predictable returns
Niche products offer tradeoffs compared to market-linked GICs
- By: Rudy Luukko
- December 11, 2023 December 7, 2023
- 00:00
Popularity surges for target-date bond ETFs
The products, unique in Canada, are going strong more than a decade after debut
- By: Rudy Luukko
- November 13, 2023 November 13, 2023
- 00:04
Fixed-income managers cautiously eye peak in interest rates
Fund managers add duration as rate-hiking cycle nears end
- By: Rudy Luukko
- October 16, 2023 October 13, 2023
- 00:02
Blue chips could feature prominently in windfall portfolios
Two portfolio managers discuss how they'd invest now
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- October 16, 2023 October 10, 2023
- 00:00
How much home bias is too much?
Two studies examine the right amount of portfolio CanCon
- By: Rudy Luukko
- September 18, 2023 September 14, 2023
- 00:09
Brompton introduces split-share corporation ETF
The fund invests exclusively in dividend-paying preferred shares
- By: Rudy Luukko
- August 28, 2023 September 8, 2023
- 00:07
The balanced portfolio is dead. Long live the balanced portfolio
Finding a place for 60/40 funds after a terrible year
- By: Mark Burgess
- June 2, 2023 May 31, 2023
- 10:21
Clean-energy ETFs take a long view
Government incentives are increasing and valuations have become less expensive
- By: Rudy Luukko
- May 8, 2023 May 5, 2023
- 00:05
ESG products enter new phase
New regulations and a changing market environment are leading to new types of funds
- By: Mark Burgess
- April 11, 2023 April 6, 2023
- 00:11
A little less ESG conversation, a little more action
Investors are sharpening their engagement tools with a focus on results
- By: Michael McKiernan
- April 11, 2023 April 6, 2023
- 00:10
How has the war in Ukraine affected ESG investing?
Fund managers are more focused on geopolitical risks and clean energy sources
- By: Suzanne Yar Khan
- April 11, 2023 April 6, 2023
- 00:09