Annuities vs liquidity
When safety over the long term is the priority, a mix of annuities and fixed-income can help hedge against longevity risk
- By: Gordon Powers
- December 22, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
Latest news in Focus on Products
Sector Watch: Room for growth in Canadian equities
Canadian markets trailed those in the U.S. last year, but portfolio managers see some positives. One caution flag is the economic cycle's late stage
- By: Michael Ryval
- December 22, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
TDAM’s new fixed-income mutual funds
Toronto-based TD Asset Management Inc. has launched two global fixed-income mutual funds. TD Global Income Fund invests primarily in corporate fixed-income securities from around the…
- By: Fiona Collie
- December 22, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Arrow launches its first ETF
Toronto-based Arrow Capital Management Inc. has launched its first ETF. That ETF is a new component of Arrow’s Exemplar Investment Grade Fund, which is an…
- By: Fiona Collie
- December 22, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Four new ETFs from Mackenzie
Toronto-based Mackenzie Financial Corp. has added four ETFs to its product lineup. Mackenzie Global Leadership Impact ETF focuses on companies from around the world that…
- By: Fiona Collie
- December 22, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
New tech-based ETF from Horizons
Toronto-based Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. is taking a close look at the robotics industry with the launch of Horizons Robotics and Automation Index ETF.…
- By: Fiona Collie
- December 22, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
A major market shift
The potential in emerging markets outshines that of most Canadian indices. And ETFs make them cheaper to own
- By: Michael Nairne
- December 1, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
Sector Watch: Challenges for small- and mid-caps
While attractive stocks become more and more expensive, slumping sectors such as energy and retail get cheaper and cheaper
- By: Michael Ryval
- December 1, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
Sun Life names new subadvisor
Toronto-based Sun Life Global Investments (Canada) Inc. has named a new subadvisor for its infrastructure mutual fund. Until further notice, Toronto-based State Street Global Markets…
- By: Fiona Collie
- December 1, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
CI merges funds
Toronto-based CI Investments Inc. has received unitholder approval to merge six mutual funds into other CI mutual funds. The announced mergers are: CI Global Managers…
- By: Fiona Collie
- December 1, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Innovation at Fidelity
Toronto-based Fidelity Investments Canada ULC recently launched Fidelity Global Innovators Class. This mutual fund invests in innovative and disruptive companies around the world and across…
- By: Fiona Collie
- December 1, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
New ETFs from Horizons
Toronto-based Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. recently launched two more ETFs. Horizons Inovestor Canadian Equity Index ETF follows the Nasdaq Inovestor Canada index. That index…
- By: Fiona Collie
- December 1, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
New risk at Fidelity
Toronto-based Fidelity Investments Canada ULC has changed the names and risk ratings of several of its mutual funds. Fidelity ClearPath 2005 Portfolio’s and Fidelity Global…
- By: Fiona Collie
- November 14, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
Counsel closes funds
Toronto-based Counsel Portfolio Services Inc. has announced the closure of several funds. Effective immediately, Counsel Canadian Value Class, Counsel Canadian Growth Class and Canadian All…
- By: Fiona Collie
- November 14, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
Horizons goes international
A new ETF focused on international developed markets is available from Toronto-based Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. Horizons Active Intl Developed Markets Equity ETF offers…
- By: Fiona Collie
- November 14, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
Five ETFs from RBCGAM
Toronto-based RBC Global Asset Management Inc. has launched five ETFs. Four of the ETFs have a fixed-income focus and are co-managed by Phillips Hager &…
- By: Fiona Collie
- November 14, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
Emerging markets show strength
A weakening greenback and stable commodities have resulted in strong earnings in the first half of the year
- By: Michael Ryval
- November 14, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
Using bond alternatives
Skinny bond returns have investors looking for alternatives among equities. But investors need to understand the inherent risks
- By: Dan Hallett
- November 14, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
Evolve launches more ETFs
Toronto-based Evolve Funds Group Inc. has launched four ETFs. Evolve Global Healthcare Enhanced Yield ETF seeks to replicate the performance of the Solactive global health…
- By: Fiona Collie
- November 14, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:40
The role of guarantees
Withdrawal rates that take guaranteed income into account help clients accept the impact of dips in their portfolio's value
- By: Gordon Powers
- October 27, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
Sector Watch: European firms posting strong results
After years of struggling with sluggish growth and high unemployment, Europe is on the mend. The outlook for political stability is also improving, despite Brexit
- By: Michael Ryval
- October 27, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
New funds from IA Clarington
Toronto-based IA Clarington Investment Inc. has launched three mutual funds aimed at income-seeking investors. IA Clarington Emerging Markets Bond Fund is meant to provide income…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 27, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:40
Two new ETFs from Evolve
Toronto-based Evolve Funds Group Inc. has launched two ETFs. Evolve Automobile Innovation Index ETF aims to replicate the performance of the Solactive future cars index,…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 27, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:40
More activity from Dynamic and BlackRock
Dynamic Funds, a division of 1832 Asset Management LP, and BlackRock Asset Management Canada Ltd. have jointly introduced three actively managed ETFs. Both companies have…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 27, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:40
Horizons takes a global look
A new ETF from Toronto-based Horizons ETFs Management (Canada) Inc. is designed for investors seeking exposure to developed markets outside North America. Horizons Intl Developed…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 27, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:40