Canadian ETFs enter the metaverse
New funds hold several big names found in broad U.S. stock indexes
- By: Rudy Luukko
- January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022
- 00:15
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Crypto and real estate provide portfolio hedges
Clients with windfalls need to diversify and mitigate risk
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- January 24, 2022 January 24, 2022
- 00:02
ETFs: Innovation and growth
A look at the growing market share of ETFs
- By: Guillaume Poulin-Goyer
- December 13, 2021 December 13, 2021
- 00:13
Data providers to build on new ESG disclosure
The final version of the CFA Institute’s standards came out last month
- By: Mark Burgess
- December 13, 2021 December 10, 2021
- 00:04
Exchange-traded fun
As the economy reopens, two ETFs look to capitalize on consumer interest in sports and entertainment
- By: Rudy Luukko
- December 13, 2021 December 13, 2021
- 00:03
Underweighting fixed income makes sense for windfalls
Including a large cash buffer can keep portfolios nimble
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- November 22, 2021 December 7, 2021
- 00:10
Tactical allocations for inheritances and bonuses
Portfolio managers share their picks
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- November 1, 2021 November 10, 2021
- 00:15
U.S. megastocks now more accessible to Canadians
CIBC said 24 CDRs should be listed by early January
- By: Rudy Luukko
- November 1, 2021 October 29, 2021
- 00:08
Value strategies for windfalls
Investment pros tackle hypothetical client challenges
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- October 12, 2021 October 8, 2021
- 00:11
New GIC products offer safety — at a cost
Guaranteed products include features that reduce potential returns while preserving capital
- By: Rudy Luukko
- October 12, 2021 October 8, 2021
- 00:08
How insurers are adjusting their par policy investment portfolios
The par account needs to provide resilient long-term investment performance
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- September 20, 2021 September 17, 2021
- 00:05
Value’s time to shine
Inflation and the economic recovery will support portfolio managers looking for deals
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- August 30, 2021 August 26, 2021
- 00:03
Rebounding economy boosts U.S. equities
Although U.S. stocks have performed well, valuations are looking pricey
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- June 14, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 00:04
Recovering economy could be a boon to balanced funds
Portfolio managers warn that economic optimism could be inflating equities valuations
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- May 17, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 00:04
We’re in a risk-on bond market
Junk beats investment-grade as fixed-income investors accept equities-like risk
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- April 19, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 00:05
Visions of value
From tobacco to transportation, value managers share their picks
- By: Michelle Schriver
- April 19, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 00:04
Natural resources funds poised to bounce back
Investors stand to benefit from higher commodities prices and rebounding demand
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- April 19, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 00:03
Low rates add to allure of dividend stocks
Stable dividend yields are enticing when fixed income gets you next to nothing
- By: Greg Dalgetty
- March 22, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 00:05
Fund managers adapt to retail challenge
High trading volumes are making life difficult for quants and active managers
- By: Mark Burgess
- March 22, 2021 March 19, 2021
- 00:04
Expect more niche ETFs this year
Investor demand for growth is driving the “explosion” of products
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- March 22, 2021 April 13, 2021
- 00:03
Finding fixed-income opportunities in a low-rate world
Low interest rates have made some corporate bonds and emerging markets more attractive
- By: Katie Keir
- February 22, 2021 February 24, 2021
- 00:05
Thematic ETFs challenge naysayers
Despite a study that found specialty ETFs generate “negative alpha,” many funds have posted strong returns
- By: Rudy Luukko
- February 22, 2021 March 9, 2021
- 00:04
Crypto going mainstream
Portfolio managers expect volatility to dwindle as cryptocurrency matures as an asset class
- By: Fiona Collie
- February 22, 2021 March 9, 2021
- 00:03
Canadian stocks offer opportunity in tumultuous times
Keeping tabs on evolving trends is more important than ever
- By: Katie Keir
- January 25, 2021 January 22, 2021
- 00:03
Resilient Canadian small-caps can bolster portfolios
Despite the pandemic, many small-caps have performed well throughout 2020
- By: Katie Keir
- December 14, 2020 December 16, 2020
- 00:05