Betting on a change in the direction of markets
Bull and bear versions of BetaPro’s funds offer magnified returns based on gains or losses of a number of indices
- By: Jade Hemeon
- April 25, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 15:01
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Asia Pacific funds tread carefully in dicey markets
“In the here and now, our focus is a kind of ‘safety first’ approach to stock selection,” says one fund manager
- By: Michael Ryval
- April 25, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 15:01
Two equity funds for clients looking at limping U.S. markets
BMO U.S. Equity Fund gets the nod over Ethical American Multi-Strategy Fund because of decreased risk, reasonable MER
- By: Gordon Powers
- April 25, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 15:01
PRODUCT WATCH
Changes to MeritageMontreal-based Altamira Financial Services Inc. has announced that Capital International Global Equity Fund will replace Trimark Fund, and CI American Small Companies Fund…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- April 25, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 15:01
Withdrawing retirement funds
Some retirees may want more money up front and less down the road
- By: Gordon Powers
- April 25, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 15:01
ABCP mess highlights flaws
Regulators silent so far on investor protection issues
- By: Glorianne Stromberg
- April 25, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 15:01
Rise of predatory lending
Already a problem in the U.S., it could cross the border at some point
- By: Gordon Powers
- April 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:59
Targeting blue chips and growth stocks
Global resources fund manager says some of lesser-known names have potential to become giants
- By: Michael Ryval
- April 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:59
Dividend tax increase
But this may be offset by juicier payouts
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:59
Balanced funds top long-term sales
But a few equity funds make it on to the top 25 list
- By: Catherine Harris
- April 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:59
Bargains to be found in the U.S. equity market?
McLean Budden American Equity Fund and Dynamic American Value Fund favour large-cap stocks
- By: Gordon Powers
- April 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:59
PRODUCT WATCH
Three new funds from TempletonToronto-based Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. has introduced three new corporate class funds, which allow investors to switch among funds while deferring…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- April 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:59
Average fund cost? Who cares?
There’s lots of choice among Canadian funds
- By: Dan Hallett
- April 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:59
Managers of energy funds cautiously optimistic
Natural gas prices have rebounded, but there’s concern that record-high oil price increases ae not here to stay
- By: Michael Ryval
- April 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:59
Regulators push for greater disclosure
But initiatives need to be harmonized to be effective
- By: Joanne De Laurentiis
- April 1, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 09:59
More closures of exchange-traded funds in the cards?
U.S.-based Claymore Securities shutters 11 lightly followed ETFs, but Canadian ETFs should be safe
- By: Paul Brent
- March 4, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:59
Understanding fees and performance
Studies conclude that index funds work best for passive investors
- By: Gordon Powers
- March 4, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:59
PRODUCT WATCH
AIC launches four new fundsBurlington, Ont.-based AIC Ltd. has introduced four global specialty funds that will provide investors with exposure to growth opportunities in the…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- March 4, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:59
OBSI is the wrong target
Instead, the industry should try to work with the ombudsman
- By: Glorianne Stromberg
- March 4, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:59
Dividend funds seek opportunities in choppy markets
The big issue hanging over the markets is whether the U.S. economy is heading into the deep freeze
- By: Michael Ryval
- March 4, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:59
Canadian equity funds that shop globally
For risk-averse investors CI Signature Select Canadian Fund may be a better choice than AIM Canadian Premier Fund
- By: Gordon Powers
- March 4, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:59
New advisor-series funds reflect the shift to advice
Several traditional no-load fund firms introduce these funds to penetrate the advisor channel
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- March 4, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:59
Citadel adjusts to change in its main market
Now that the federal government has made life difficult for income trusts, Calgary-based firm looks to other products
- By: Rachel Betts-Wilmott
- March 4, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:59
Tough sledding for flow-through share offerings
Sales are slow so far this year partly because investors have been discouraged by the wild gyrations of equity markets
- By: Barry Critchley
- March 4, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:59
How has Internet affected trading?
Paper says it encourages active investing, which may lead investors astray
- By: Gordon Powers
- February 20, 2008 October 30, 2019
- 12:05