IA changes mutual fund lineup
Toronto-based IA Clarington Investments Inc. has changed the name of IA Clarington American Fund to IA Clarington U.S. Dividend Growth Fund. This fund now will…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- November 9, 2012 October 30, 2019
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NBS lowers risk ratings
Montreal-based National Bank Securities Inc., manager of the Meritage portfolios, has announced a change in the risk ratings of Meritage Moderate Income Portfolio, Meritage Canadian…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- November 9, 2012 October 30, 2019
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Fee competition heats up
THERE IS A CLASH OF TITANS underway that is benefiting both financial advisors and their clients. The new Canadian division of Vanguard Group Inc., with…
- By: Michael Nairne
- November 9, 2012 October 30, 2019
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Framing a decision
How you present the options to clients has a huge impact on their decisions
- By: Gordon Powers
- November 9, 2012 October 30, 2019
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Sector Watch: Developing nations hit by global volatility
But that doesn't mean mutual funds can't make money
- By: Michael Ryval
- November 9, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Portfolio building blocks without borders
The flexibility of ETFs makes the opportunities for building low-cost portfolios almost limitless
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- November 9, 2012 October 30, 2019
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ETF product pipeline just keeps flowing
Although investors like traditional index-linked ETFs, they also want products that meet specific needs
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- November 9, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 00:00
Do fund managers still favour REITs?
REITs have been on a tear since the financial meltdown, but some fund managers say this can't continue
- By: Jade Hemeon
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
CIBC launches new class of funds
Toronto-based CIBC Asset Management Inc. has launched new Class F – Premium units on three key funds in its Renaissance Investments-branded fixed-income lineup: Renaissance Corporate…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Portfolio management changes at BMO
Toronto-based BMO Investments Inc. has implemented several portfolio-management changes. BMO Asset Management Inc. (BMOAM) will replace the current portfolio manager, Toronto-based UBS Global Asset Management…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
RBC adds to its ETF lineup
Toronto RBC Global Asset Management Inc. has expanded its Target Maturity-branded corporate bond ETF lineup with the introduction of RBC Target 2021 Corporate Bond Index…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Whipsawn investors shift into ETFs
Part 1 of a three-part series on exchange-traded fundsIncreasing competition among product manufacturers in the ETF marketplace has led to more products and lower fees
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
New ETFs from Horizons
Toronto-based Horizons Exchange Traded Funds Inc. and its affiliate, AlphaPro Management Inc., have launched two new exchange-traded funds (ETFs): a core Canadian bond ETF and…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Sector Watch: Less pessimism about Europe
But portfolio managers are concerned that some governments in Europe are not addressing the debt issues they're facing
- By: Michael Ryval
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Working longer works
Focus on asset allocation is probably misplaced
- By: Gordon Powers
- October 25, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Asset mix changes for two TD portfolios
Toronto-based TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM), manager of TD Managed Maximum Equity Growth Portfolio and TD FundSmart Managed Maximum Equity Growth Portfolio, has changed the…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 11, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Sector Watch: Is the price of gold bullion set to recover?
Expansion of money supply is golden for managers of precious metals equity funds
- By: Michael Ryval
- October 11, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
New funds from FT Portfolios
Toronto-based FT Portfolios Canada Co. has launched two new mutual funds: First Trust U. S. Dividend Portfolio and First Trust Global Balanced Portfolio. These funds…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 11, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Shining a light on “closet indexers”
Study suggests that the Canadian mutual fund industry is rife with managers who tend to follow a market index
- By: Jade Hemeon
- October 11, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
BMO alters ETFs’ investment strategies
Toronto-based BMO Asset Management Inc. has changed the investment strategies of five BMO exchange-traded funds (ETFs). BMO Dow Jones Canada Titans 60 Index ETF now…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 11, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Sentry enhances fixed-income offerings
Toronto-based Sentry Investments Inc. has expanded its line-up of fixed-income offerings with the addition of three funds. Sentry Bond Plus Fund, Sentry Enhanced Corporate Bond…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 11, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Retirement income planning
Help clients get the right blend of assets to ensure that their savings don't run out
- By: Gordon Powers
- October 11, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
Performance anxiety
Advisors need to ask tough questions about mutual fund performance data
- By: Dan Hallett
- October 11, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00
First Asset opts for “evolutionary” change
Company's move should streamline its message — and it has the products needed to establish brand
- By: Jade Hemeon
- September 19, 2012 October 30, 2019
- 23:00