The value of advisors
We should be aware of the limitations of studies that attempt to measure the worth of advisors
- By: Dan Hallett
- November 1, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:25
Latest news in Focus on Products
The case for going global
Investing in Canada alone is a recipe for weak returns
- By: Don Reed
- October 18, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 13:44
iShares ETF fund family expands
Portfolio mergers at HSBC
- By: Clare O’Hara
- October 18, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 12:43
Bargain-basement ETFs
Price competition comes to Canada
- By: Jade Hemeon
- October 18, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 12:32
Retirement income planning
UCLA professor has compiled a checklist for clients and advisors
- By: Gordon Powers
- October 18, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 12:32
Emerging-markets bonds an option
But high volatility, interest rate risk and default risk must be considered
- By: Michael Nairne
- September 27, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:39
Canadian bond fund managers take a cautious approach
Short-term interest rates will probably creep up, one fund manager says, but longer-term rates will stay down
- By: Michael Ryval
- September 27, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:39
Buying gold to create a safe investment harbour
There are lots of ways to put clients’ funds into gold; owning physical bullion is the purest form of investing in the metal
- By: Jade Hemeon
- September 27, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:39
Changes to corporate bond fund strategy
New PowerShares funds from Invesco Trimark
- By: Clare O’Hara
- September 27, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:39
Are commissions staying put?
Canadian investors seem reluctant to pay fees explicitly
- By: Dan Hallett
- September 27, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:39
Ongoing market malaise offers opportunities
Investors may be ignoring solid company fundamentals, says a manager of one science and technology mutual fund
- By: Michael Ryval
- August 30, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:06
Good performance not an anomaly
Markets in Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) have produced better returns
- By: Michael Nairne
- August 30, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:06
Horizons takes a balanced approach
New manager at Dynamic Funds
- By: Clare O’Hara
- August 30, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:06
Big balanced mutual funds tilt toward equities
Despite the gruelling market conditions, stocks have not fallen out of favour with fund managers
- By: Jade Hemeon
- August 30, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:06
Are your clients getting gold exposure?
Some Canadian equity fund managers aren’t along for the ride
- By: Jade Hemeon
- August 30, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:06
Is there a case for buying gold?
Three reasons usually given for investing in gold need close examination
- By: Dan Hallett
- August 30, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:06
Fidelity revamps two funds
New seg funds in Empire Life’s GMWB lineup
- By: Clare O’Hara
- August 4, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 13:19
Deflation, slowing growth in China challenge fund managers
Internationl equity fund managers also have to deal with the poor fiscal condition of many European countries
- By: Michael Ryval
- August 4, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 13:12
Get clients off the sidelines
An investment portfolio in limbo is a recipe for disaster
- By: Don Reed
- August 4, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 13:12
Is Europe the place to be?
Many investors have fled European stocks, but that may not be the best strategy
- By: Michael Nairne
- June 28, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 12:02
Economic uncertainty hits natural resources mutual funds
But demand from emerging economies, the spectre of inflation and scarcity of supply suggest a brighter future
- By: Michael Ryval
- June 28, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 12:02
AGF introduces new income-producing funds
Caldwell appoints Meisels as consultant to fund
- By: Clare O’Hara
- May 31, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:10
The investment cachet of cash
The ultimate portfolio diversifier, cash has been a relatively good performer
- By: Michael Nairne
- May 31, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:10
Income trusts still providing solid payouts
“Exceptional opportunities” exist for clients with an insatiable thirst for income
- By: Jade Hemeon
- May 31, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:10