Although U.S. households are seeing a destruction of wealth as home prices tumble, Canadian households are in good shape financially. This bodes well for continued…

By: Catherine Harris
April 1, 2008 October 31, 2019
10:27

Capturing returns in volatile markets

Bond funds can outperform other safe harbours, but care is needed

By: Andrew Allentuck
April 1, 2008 October 31, 2019
10:25

Latin America firmly entrenched in sustainable growth path

Consistent, positive growth and democratic stability are now the norm in the traditionally risky region

By: Dwarka Lakhan
April 1, 2008 October 31, 2019
09:59

The U.S. got into the current slowdown/recession because consumers took advantage of low interest rates and used their homes as ATMs. Will they make the…

By: Catherine Harris
March 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
15:42

New method offers alternative to Monte Carlo

The algorithmic method developed by Shawn Brayman can deliver the same results — but much faster

By: Alison MacAlpine
March 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
15:22

Tough times take toll on courier companies

But lower share prices present an opportunity to invest in the subsector

By: Catherine Harris
March 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
15:18

U.S. bonds: a good way to play the options market

Turning to bonds options is a good strategy in the current environment as U.S. interest rates are likely to come down further

By: Richard Croft
March 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
15:16

Will market conditions spoil CI’s party?

Although key challenges arising this year could hurt the asset manager, it has a variety of diversified businesses

By: Catherine Harris
March 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
15:13

Earnings trends point downward

Although income trust earnings have dropped quite heavily in the past year, those of equities are mainly flat

By: Carlyle Dunbar
March 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
15:12

Looking beyond the economic slowdown

The recent turmoil has been profitable for bonds, but now is the time to position your clients for the market’s recovery

By: Andrew Allentuck
March 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
15:10

Record platinum prices show no sign of letting up

South Africa’s failure to increase power-generating capacity has slowed mining activity for the precious metal

By: Virginia Heffernan
March 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
15:08

Falling interest rates present opportunity for gains

But the trick is to walk a tightrope, picking up gains as rates fall and avoiding falling off when the rates start to rise

By: Andrew Allentuck
February 20, 2008 October 31, 2019
12:36

A truer measure of corporate earnings

In tough times, looking back at long-term averages is the best option for determining earnings trends

By: Carlyle Dunbar
February 20, 2008 October 31, 2019
12:36

Shift portfolio weightings to suit client behaviour

Advisors must provide appropriate portfolio solutions for different types of clients during difficult periods

By: Richard Croft
February 20, 2008 October 31, 2019
12:36

Military technology: defence against currency risk

Despite the strength of the major international players, an Ottawa-based firm is one of the more intriguing plays

By: James Bagnall
February 20, 2008 October 31, 2019
12:05

Suppliers to aerospace and defence firms are worth a look

Companies that have contracts to maintain and service equipment after the sale are in a good long-term position

By: Catherine Harris
February 20, 2008 October 31, 2019
12:05

Bank valuations enter the realm of guesswork

Because of the Big Six banks’ exposure to debt securities, various calculations must be used to determine their balance-sheet strength

By: Carlyle Dunbar
February 7, 2008 October 31, 2019
10:32