The effect of market volatility on options
With premiums rising, some interesting option-writing opportunities exist
- By: Richard Croft
- February 7, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 10:32
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Finding safety in government bonds
With the slowdown now here, the question is how far out should you go in pursuit of a safe haven?
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- February 7, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 10:32
Mixed fortunes for aerospace and defence sector
The success of companies in this sector depends mostly on which way the economy goes
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 7, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 10:32
Twin assets keep the shine on Power Financial consideration
Exposure to Great-West Lifeco and IGM Financial, at a discount, make Power Financial a worthy consideration
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 7, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:45
EU’s newest members struggle with convergence
Although the EU12 face risks associated with a slowing western Europe and a stronger euro, there are positive signs
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- February 7, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:45
Smaller machinery companies offer opportunities
The continued industrialization of emerging markets and demand for resources equipment will be growth drivers
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 22, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 11:19
Looking at both sides of the great investment debate
The choice of whether to use active managers or passive indexed models in a portfolio depends on the client’s profile
- By: Richard Croft
- January 21, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 15:03
Choosing the right bond weighting in trying times
Careful review of variables and options will lead to better returns for clients
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 21, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 15:03
Sceptre sets ambitious growth targets
With AUM approaching $10 billion, this home-grown asset manager is targeting private-client markets
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 21, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 14:53
Using the long view to track new trends in energy and gold
Looking at these sectors over decades, not years, can yield surprising results
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- January 21, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 14:50
Iron ore market heats up as prices skyrocket
Asia’s appetite for steel’s main ingredient is turning investors’ attention to junior miners
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- January 21, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 14:21
Negative sentiment fuels bond market
Bond investors can now be in a position to capture value if they invest in the right types of bonds
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 10:01
Is a rebound in order for the life sciences sector?
Although mediocre returns are expected to persist in 2008, there are some promising firms
- By: James Bagnall
- January 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 10:01
Buying straddles: the options strategy for 2008
This strategy presents opportunities when traditional trading ranges are breached
- By: Richard Croft
- January 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 10:01
Finding the gems in a sea of uncertainty
Some stocks defy down markets and do well despite the general misery
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- January 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 10:01
Asian powers coming under increasing scrutiny
India is continuing to surprise, while China’s bull market may be on the verge of a bubble
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- January 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 10:01
Global machinery sector offers interesting plays
The complexity of the sector, which is affected by various cycles, means you have to look at each company individually
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 4, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 10:01
Hedge funds and the rules of the game
Hedge funds need to be understood for what they are — alternative investments that diversify a portfolio
- By: Richard Croft
- December 5, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 15:01
Finding the high points in a down market
With the prospect of a slowdown looming, lessons from the past may be useful
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- December 5, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 15:01
Fairfax reaps the rewards of the credit crunch
Despite its recent success, the Toronto-based property and casualty insurer still faces some challenges
- By: Catherine Harris
- December 5, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 15:01
Low US$ continues to affect the global economy
China selling U.S. treasury reserves; Canada’s trading with the U.S. affected
- By: Catherine Harris
- December 5, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 15:01
Real-return bonds a reasonable value
Despite recent losses, the long-term future for the long bonds looks bright
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- December 5, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 15:01
New Web site aims to offer in-depth analysis on small-caps
www.StockresearchDD.com includes a research/due diligence Q&A on each of the 340 companies profiled
- By: Gavin Adamson
- December 5, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 15:01
Focused industrial conglomerates are a solid bet
The major firms that confine their businesses solely to an industrial nature are purer plays on the industrial sector
- By: Catherine Harris
- December 5, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 14:37
Botswana: the blue chip of Africa
The landlocked African country presents many opportunities — without the risk of political corruption or sudden tax hikes
- By: Laura Bobak
- December 5, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 14:37