New manager to overhaul AGF flagship fund
“The only way anyone knows we’ve come on board is that performance improves,” says fund manager John Arnold
- By: Jade Hemeon
- October 3, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 11:02
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Time is right for clients to consider global diversification
Canadian markets are having a good run, but experts say now is the time to use international investments to protect a portfolio
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- October 3, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 11:02
Revamped Clarington funds to offer some lower fees
Industrial Alliance has been busy making a series of changes to the funds it acquired and merged last December
- By: Jade Hemeon
- October 3, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 11:02
Investors want clear information
Regulators and IFIC hammer out client-friendly disclosure documents
- By: Joanne De Laurentiis
- October 3, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 11:02
Two approaches to the “bottom-up” strategy
Comparison of CI Canadian Investment Fund, AIM Canadian Premier Fund shows different styles can complement each other
- By: Gordon Powers
- October 3, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 11:02
Bond fund managers keep an eye on U.S. economy
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has stopped hiking interest rates, but managers are wondering what it will do in coming months
- By: Michael Ryval
- October 3, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 11:02
PRODUCT WATCH
HSBC closes fundVancouver-based HSBC Investments Funds Inc. is terminating HSBC LifeMap MM Conservative Portfolio, effective Dec. 15, 2006. Unitholders may redeem their investments or switch…
- By: Lara Hertel
- October 3, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 11:02
Insurance firms help clients cope with identity theft
Some companies offer riders on home policies to cover some of the costs of getting back your good name
- By: JoAnne Sommers
- October 3, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 11:02
Cost of investing does matter
Study finds Canada has the highest mutual fund fees in the world
- By: Glorianne Stromberg
- October 3, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 11:02
Reducing the risk of investing globally
Some new mutual funds offer currency hedging to protect investors against fluctuations in the Canadian dollar
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- October 3, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 11:02
… offers investors little protection
The new mutual fund governance rule known as National Instrument 81-107 was unveiled by the Canadian Securities Admin-istrators with much fanfare at the end of…
- By: Glorianne Stromberg
- August 30, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:39
PRODUCT WATCH
AIC changes strategy on hedging fundAIC Ltd. has adjusted its strategy for hedging AIC Global Financial Split Corp.’s non-Canadian-dollar currency value. Given the significant increase…
- By: Lara Hertel
- August 30, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:36
New fund governance rule …… enhances investor protection
The principle of pro- viding a consistent standard of oversight to the mutual fund industry by establishing independent review committees should enhance investor protection and…
- By: Joanne De Laurentiis
- August 30, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:19
Mackenzie buys partner Cundill Investment Research
Mackenzie financial Corp. is acquiring Vancouver-based Cundill Investment Research Ltd. for an undisclosed price, in a deal that’s being called a “natural evolution” of the…
- By: Lara Hertel
- August 30, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:16
Manager favours investment-management firms
John Hadwen of Dynamic Focus + Wealth Management Fund likes firms that produce stable profits and grow their assets at attractive rates over the long…
- By: Michael Ryval
- August 30, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:13
Science and technology stocks still moving slowly
The sector has been largely ignored for years, but managers say there are solid investments to be found
- By: Michael Ryval
- August 30, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:07
Looking for steady income from foreign bonds
Investor interest takes off with the demise of the 30% foreign-content restriction on registered plans
- By: Jade Hemeon
- August 30, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:05
Two takes on balanced funds
By most measures, PH&N Growth & Income comes out ahead of E&P Growth & Income
- By: Gordon Powers
- August 30, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:02
Closed-end fund market is the current hot spot
These funds operate differently than their open-ended cousins, and advisors should ensure clients understand how they work
- By: Jade Hemeon
- August 30, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 13:58
Managers prove their mettle in first year in hot spot
Fidelity Latin America’s Adam Kutas and Brent Bottamini beat the benchmark with big bets on a small number of companies
- By: Jade Hemeon
- August 8, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 13:26
Product Watch
Goodman & Co. trims its product lineup
- By: Lara Hertel
- August 4, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:23
Systematic withdrawal plans offer many benefits
The plans create regular income by redeeming mutual funds; used wisely, they can also bear other financial fruit
- By: Jade Hemeon
- August 4, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:23
Improving retirement nest eggs
Many good ideas will be raised during pre-budget consultations
- By: Joanne De Laurentiis
- August 4, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:23
Key ratios determine savings level
Dash of realism required in helping clients plot their savings and debt levels
- By: Gordon Powers
- August 4, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:23
Spring correction spells opportunity
Retrenchment has created some good stock deals
- By: Michael Ryval
- August 4, 2006 October 30, 2019
- 14:23