Fund managers say it’s a good time for gold
The prospect of higher inflation, coupled with a weak US$, could push bullion prices higher
- By: Jade Hemeon
- October 20, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 13:39
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U.S. small-caps can boost returns
Clients will still need patience to cope with the volatility of these stocks
- By: Michael Nairne
- September 28, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 11:26
New gold fund from Dynamic
TD Asset Management adds five portfolios
- By: Clare O’Hara
- September 28, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 11:26
Stabilized economies spell opportunities for bond funds
Down the road, however, fund managers foresee a prolonged period of slow economic growth with a greater risk of inflation
- By: Michael Ryval
- September 28, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 11:26
Diversifying client portfolios
One option is global bonds, which have low correlation to Canadian bonds
- By: Michael Nairne
- August 31, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 13:59
Science and technology sector ripe for recovery
Supply excesses have been wrung from the system, mutual fund managers say, and valuations have come down
- By: Michael Ryval
- August 31, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 13:59
New fund from Invesco Trimark
Fee reductions at Mavrix
- By: Clare O’Hara
- August 31, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 13:59
Funds not lining up to embrace short-selling
Mutual fund managers say shorting gives them added flexibility, but, as one manager says, “You need the temperament for it”
- By: Jade Hemeon
- August 31, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 13:59
New subadvisor at Russell
Changes to Quadrus lineup
- By: Clare O’Hara
- August 6, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 11:59
Three “Rs” for advisors
It’s time to re-evaluate, rebalance and rebuild client portfolios
- By: Don Reed
- August 6, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 11:59
Managers of international equity funds sense recovery
“To use the tunnel analogy,” one manager says, “we may not see the light, but it’s not getting darker”
- By: Michael Ryval
- August 6, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 11:32
Commodities rally puts a shine on resources
But money managers say fund performance will depend on the scope and pace of the global recovery
- By: Michael Ryval
- June 29, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 15:02
BMO adds ETFs to its lineup
TD terminates funds
- By: Clare O’Hara
- June 29, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 15:02
High-yield bonds raise yellow flags
They’re more volatile than government or investment-grade corporate issues
- By: Michael Nairne
- June 29, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 15:02
Emerging-market equities
Perhaps not great portfolio diversifiers, but they offer solid performance
- By: Michael Nairne
- June 1, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 15:24
New portfolios at Investors Group
New index funds at Manulife
- By: Clare O’Hara
- June 1, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 15:24
Is the crisis phase of the economic downturn over?
U.S. equity fund manager says economy is “responding in a meaningful way to signs of stabilization”
- By: Michael Ryval
- June 1, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 13:14
AIC introduces new income fund
Fund changes at AGF
- By: Clare O’Hara
- May 5, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 09:12
Return outlook for bonds is modest
Advisors should consider low returns and inflation in asset-mix decisions
- By: Michael Nairne
- May 5, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 09:12
Shaky global economic outlook boosts gold’s appeal
But how much of your clients’ portfolios should be devoted to gold is open to debate
- By: Megan Harman
- May 5, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 09:12
Focusing on the strengths of the Asia-Pacific region
Continuing growth in China is an important driver of economic expansion in the region
- By: Michael Ryval
- May 5, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 09:12
A regulatory wish list
Fixing these problems would make life better for investors (IE:TV)
- By: Dan Hallett
- May 5, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 09:12
Sprott launches gold fund
Management changes at AIC
- By: Clare O’Hara
- March 31, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 12:44
ETFs make headway in stormy markets
Clients are attracted by the low management fees, transparency and growing investment options of exchange-traded funds
- By: Jade Hemeon
- March 31, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 12:31
Plumbing the U.S. market
U.S. equity funds from AGF and PH&N produce much different results
- By: Brian O’Neill
- March 31, 2009 October 30, 2019
- 12:31