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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
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Underweighting fixed income makes sense for windfalls

Including a large cash buffer can keep portfolios nimble

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Tactical allocations for inheritances and bonuses

Portfolio managers share their picks

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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
Panning for gold

Value strategies for windfalls

Investment pros tackle hypothetical client challenges

ESG sustainable growth

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
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How insurers are adjusting their par policy investment portfolios

The par account needs to provide resilient long-term investment performance

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Value’s time to shine

Inflation and the economic recovery will support portfolio managers looking for deals

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Rebounding economy boosts U.S. equities

Although U.S. stocks have performed well, valuations are looking pricey

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Recovering economy could be a boon to balanced funds

Portfolio managers warn that economic optimism could be inflating equities valuations

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We’re in a risk-on bond market

Junk beats investment-grade as fixed-income investors accept equities-like risk

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Visions of value

From tobacco to transportation, value managers share their picks

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Natural resources funds poised to bounce back

Investors stand to benefit from higher commodities prices and rebounding demand

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Low rates add to allure of dividend stocks

Stable dividend yields are enticing when fixed income gets you next to nothing

online investing

Fund managers adapt to retail challenge

High trading volumes are making life difficult for quants and active managers

niche investment

Expect more niche ETFs this year

Investor demand for growth is driving the “explosion” of products

mining for diamonds

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
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Thematic ETFs challenge naysayers

Despite a study that found specialty ETFs generate “negative alpha,” many funds have posted strong returns

Bitcoin

Crypto going mainstream

Portfolio managers expect volatility to dwindle as cryptocurrency matures as an asset class

Toronto financial district

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
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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
looking for money

Where to hold cash

Clients who need liquidity also need a safe place for their dollars

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Range of strategies leaves room for liquid alt growth

It's likely that more product launches are on the way

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Asian countries fuel returns in emerging markets

China, Korea and Taiwan have proven resilient, but India continues to struggle

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • November 23, 2020 December 11, 2020
  • 00:05
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ETF demand keeps rising

The ETF market has diversified significantly in recent years