Equity fund managers see some sunshine in U.S. markets
But risks remain. “We need to see the real economy become sustainable," says one fund manager
- By: Michael Ryval
- May 31, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:10
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Dealing with the Troubling Teens
Good financial advisors will earn their keep in this difficult decade to come
- By: Don Reed
- May 31, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:10
Profiting from higher rates
Advisors should reconsider long-term debt in client portfolios
- By: Jade Hemeon
- May 3, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 11:09
Fund name changes at TD
New energy ETFs from BetaPro
- By: Clare O’Hara
- May 3, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 11:09
The gospel of diversification
Great investment opportunities lie beyond our shores
- By: Don Reed
- May 3, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 11:09
Managers of Asia-Pacific funds facing turbulent markets
Some fund managers say that Japan, a long-time laggard, is outperforming other Asian countries
- By: Michael Ryval
- May 3, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 11:09
How to add value for ETF investors
Advisors should look at asset mix, security selection and other factors
- By: Dan Hallett
- May 3, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 11:09
Marrying the best of both worlds
Favouring ETFs over funds may not be the best strategy
- By: Dan Hallett
- April 6, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 13:27
New asset-allocation funds from SEI
B2B inks investment loan deals
- By: Clare O’Hara
- April 6, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 13:27
Beware of schemes to “unlock” RRSPs
Fraudsters promise that funds can be withdrawn on a tax-free basis
- By: Jade Hemeon
- April 6, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 13:27
Are balanced funds yesterday’s news?
Weak returns in the funds’ bond component reduces their overall appeal
- By: Michael Nairne
- April 6, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 13:27
Dealing with a strong Canadian currency
Because currency movements are unpredictable, some investors see exchange rate moves as risks to be managed
- By: Jade Hemeon
- April 6, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 13:21
Fund managers energized by prospect for oil prices
One energy fund manager cites the growing demand from China and emerging markets
- By: Michael Ryval
- April 6, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 13:21
Claymore introduces bullion ETF
Arrow Hedge Partners closes high-yield fund
- By: Clare O’Hara
- March 8, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:19
Balancing risk and opportunity
Help clients assess their debt levels, but don’t forgo savings
- By: Don Reed
- March 8, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:11
Corporate bonds, ”quality stocks” affect seg fund performance
Some segregated fund families that performed well in 2009 tended to buy stocks early in the year
- By: Catherine Harris
- March 8, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:11
Doubts about strength of the recovery abound
One dividend and income equity fund manager characterizes the recovery as “two steps forward, one step back”
- By: Michael Ryval
- March 8, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:11
Going global reduces volatility
This strategy also provides healthy returns
- By: Michael Nairne
- March 8, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:11
Good as gold bullion
New subadvisor for Counsel
- By: Clare O’Hara
- February 19, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:49
“Pockets of opportunity” in the income trust marketplace
Many income trusts have converted to corporations in anticipation of taxation method changes in 2011
- By: Michael Ryval
- February 19, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:42
Asset mix or active management?
For traditional diversified portfolios, asset mix is important for level of returns
- By: Dan Hallett
- February 19, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 14:42
Fixed-income investments boost mutual funds in 2009
“You have to be careful which corporate bonds you pick,” says Franklin Templeton president and CEO Don Reed
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 8, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:01
New bond fund from Dynamic
BMO gives birth to more ETFs
- By: Clare O’Hara
- February 8, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:01
Credit profiles of corporations are on the mend
Managers of high-yield bond funds say the markets are moving back to “more normal” conditions
- By: Michael Ryval
- February 8, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:01
Need diversification? Look to REITs
Study shows that REITs have low correlations with equity indices
- By: Michael Nairne
- February 8, 2010 October 30, 2019
- 15:01