BMO adds to its ETF roster
Toronto-based BMO Asset Management Inc. has added five ETFs to its product shelf. BMO Shiller Select U.S. Index ETF is the first ETF in Canada…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 27, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:40
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Missing the mark
Be wary of products that offer a "pension plan" approach
- By: Dan Hallett
- October 13, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
Sector Watch: Eyes turn toward fixed-income
With the Bank of Canada steering policy based on an improving economy, domestic bond yields are rising. Still, fund managers are watchful for destabilizing events
- By: Michael Ryval
- October 13, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:45
RBC introduces seven ETFs
Toronto-based RBC Global Asset Management Inc. has added seven ETFs to its product lineup. Montreal-based State Street Global Advisors Ltd. will act as subadvisor for…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 13, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:40
Two mutual funds from TD
Toronto-based TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) has added two mutual funds to its product lineup. TD U.S. Dividend Growth Fund seeks to provide income and…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 13, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:40
Invesco looks to provide income
Toronto-based Invesco Canada Ltd. has launched two income-focused ETFs: PowerShares 1- to 10-Year Laddered Investment Grade Corporate Bond Index ETF; and PowerShares REIT Income Index…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 13, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:40
WisdomTree launches ETFs
Toronto-based WisdomTree Asset Management Canada Inc. has launched three ETFs. WisdomTree Canada Quality Dividend Growth Index ETF offers investors exposure to Canadian dividend-paying companies. This…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 13, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:40
Evolve‘s niche ETFs
Toronto-based Evolve Funds Group Inc. has launched two niche ETFs focused on gender diversity and cybersecurity. Evolve North American Gender Diversity Index ETF is designed…
- By: Fiona Collie
- October 13, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 00:40
Retirees spending too little
This "consumption gap" may lead to a less satisfying retirement
- By: Gordon Powers
- September 21, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:50
No panacea, but useful
Studies on active share strategy's impact reveal no consensus
- By: Michael Nairne
- September 21, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:50
Sector Watch: Is gold’s time returning?
After years of disappointing returns, precious metals funds may hold promise. If other equities slide due to continued failures of U.S. fiscal and foreign policy,…
- By: Michael Ryval
- September 21, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:50
BMO launches international funds
Toronto-based BMO Investments Inc. has launched two mutual funds focused on international markets. BMO International Equity Fund is meant to provide unitholders with long-term capital…
- By: Fiona Collie
- September 20, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
Desjardins nixes corporate-class funds
Montreal-based Desjardins Investments Inc. is closing 14 of its corporate-class mutual funds
- By: Fiona Collie
- September 20, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
CI to merge funds
Toronto-based CI Investments Inc. has announced plans to merge 12 mutual funds in an effort to reduce duplication and to streamline its lineup. Signature High…
- By: Fiona Collie
- September 20, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
New ETF from Hamilton Capital
Hamilton Capital U.S. Mid-Cap Financial ETF (USD), a new ETF, is available from Toronto-based Hamilton Capital Partners Inc., is meant to provide investors with long-term…
- By: Fiona Collie
- September 20, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
No fossil fuels for RBC fund
Toronto-based RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (RBCGAM) has launched a fund focused on socially responsible investing.
- By: Fiona Collie
- September 20, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
New portfolio management at Fidelity
Toronto-based Fidelity Investments Canada ULC has shuffled its portfolio-management team. The changes follow the departure of two portfolio managers: Adam Kramer replaces Joanna Bewick and…
- By: Fiona Collie
- August 24, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:40
Merger of two funds at Invesco
Toronto-based Invesco Canada Ltd. has merged two of its funds. Invesco Emerging Markets Debt Fund has been merged with Invesco Global Bond Fund. The latter,…
- By: Fiona Collie
- August 24, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:40
Sector Watch: Real estate funds holding their own
The sector has attractive valuations, but is facing mounting downward pressure due to moderating incomes and tightening credit conditions
- By: Michael Ryval
- August 24, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:40
RBCGAM reopens fund
Toronto-based RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (RBCGAM) has reopened Phillips Hager & North Short Term Bond & Mortgage Fund to new investors. The fund was…
- By: Fiona Collie
- August 24, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:40
New fund from Franklin Templeton
Toronto-based Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. has launched a mutual fund that focuses on North American equities. Franklin Bissett Canada Plus Equity Fund can invest up…
- By: Fiona Collie
- August 24, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:40
Confusion may reign
Calculation of returns on a dollar-weighted basis could perplex clients
- By: Dan Hallett
- August 24, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:40
Harvest completes fund conversion
Oakville, Ont.-based Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. has completed the conversion of its Tech Achievers Growth and Income Fund, a closed-end mutual fund, into an ETF.…
- By: Fiona Collie
- July 27, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:40
New funds from WisdomTree
WisdomTree Asset Management Canada Inc., based in Toronto, has launched two new “smart beta” ETFs, bringing the firm’s total Canadian complement to eight. WisdomTree Yield…
- By: Fiona Collie
- July 27, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:40
RBCGAM’s vision
Toronto-based RBC Global Asset Management Inc. is bringing together its socially responsible investing (SRI) funds to create a new suite of mutual funds called RBC…
- By: Fiona Collie
- July 27, 2017 October 31, 2019
- 23:40