European funds hunt for gems in the market rubble
Many solid European firms have been hurt by the downturn and are now ripe for the picking
- By: Michael Ryval
- October 28, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:30
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The benefits of diversification
Balanced funds and other diversified products help clients weather volatility
- By: Joanne De Laurentiis
- October 28, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:30
A strategy to take advantage of funds that guarantee value
The market crash puts a shine on funds that offer target-date investing with high-water mark guarantees
- By: Jade Hemeon
- October 28, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:30
The market swoon affects global value funds differently
AGF Global Value fund has had a miserable time; less value-conscious Mackenzie Ivy Foreign Equity has done relatively well
- By: David O’Leary
- October 28, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:30
Compensating for a dilution in value
New plan from EnerVest Diversifed Income Trust is designed to help existing unitholders
- By: Barry Critchley
- October 28, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:30
The preferred way to invest?
The market meltdown has hit preferred shares, but yields are relatively high and the sector is more attractive than usual
- By: JoAnne Sommers
- October 28, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:30
Buying a fund — and the manager, too
Unusual offering from Cymbria Corp. gives investors the opportunity to get a slice of the investment manager
- By: Barry Critchley
- October 15, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:52
A tale of two monthly income funds
TD Monthly Income Fund and its more modest payouts gets the nod over BMO’s Monthly Income Fund
- By: David O’Leary
- October 15, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:52
Financial planning rule costly?
IIROC should think hard about the costs and benefits of its proposed rule
- By: Dan Hallett
- October 15, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:52
Assessing a client’s human capital
Viewing and valuing employment as an asset and portfolio component
- By: Gordon Powers
- October 15, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:52
Hedge fund managers miffed at short-selling ban
Short-sellers are being blamed for driving down shares of financial services stocks; managers say they’re being used as scapegoats
- By: Jade Hemeon
- October 15, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:48
A golden outlook for the precious metal
The prospect of increasing inflation is a big factor in the strength of gold prices, say managers of precious metals funds
- By: Michael Ryval
- October 15, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:48
Bond fund managers see more economic upheaval
Canadian bond markets have recovered in the past year, thanks to central banks responding to the credit crunch and actions such as the Federal Reserve…
- By: Michael Ryval
- October 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:29
Taking a cautious investment path in volatile markets
Mutual Discovery Fund co-manager Anne Gudefin remains concerned about the impact of past corporate excesses
- By: Michael Ryval
- October 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:29
Weak proposal to regulate planners
IIROC’s suggestions do not come close to addressing the issues
- By: Dan Hallett
- October 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:29
LSIFs take aim at Manitoba market
Golden Opportunities Fund and GrowthWorks Canadian Fund may have a rough ride in current volatile climate
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- October 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:29
Following the crowd
Studies show investors’ herd mentality leads to weak returns
- By: Gordon Powers
- October 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:29
Looking for short-term havens for cash
The tumultuous events of the past few weeks have clients thinking about liquidity and safe parking spots for cash
- By: Paul Brent
- October 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:17
More GMWB products on the way?
People want security because the market is so volatile, says AXA CEO Jean-Francois Blais
- By: Gavin Adamson
- October 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:17
Sir John’s principles are still applicable
Sir John Templeton was a legendary stock-picker who was both knowledgeable and disciplined
- By: Don Reed
- September 3, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:31
Murky outlook for science and technology funds
Some fund managers are bullish; others more defensive, favouring well-established, “tall, dark, handsome and rich” companies
- By: Michael Ryval
- September 3, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:31
The next “greatest hits album” of funds
Expertly managed hedge fund of funds can be a stabilizing force in volatile markets
- By: Jade Hemeon
- September 3, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:31