Stone Investment Group targets different generations
The firm is hoping to increase its AUM by adding a “family office” business as well as more specialty funds
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 3, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 13:56
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Inflation a real risk in investing in China
It’s difficult to determine the seriousness of the problem, but it will probably worsen before the government takes remedial steps
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- August 28, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 12:49
Couple urged to diversify to avoid hefty tax bill
Decreasing exposure to income trusts, buying insurance the first step for retiring couple
- By: Catherine Harris
- August 28, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 12:49
Food retailers look to compete against Wal-Mart: Includes Chart
Wal-Mart’s increased emphasis on food has forced other retailers to cut prices and increase productivity to compete
- By: Catherine Harris
- August 28, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 12:49
Look back three years to predict future earnings growth: Includes Chart
What’s ahead for the market is getting harder to figure out, but a look at past price/earnings multiples can help
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- August 28, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 12:49
Don’t abandon bonds just yet; they will rise again
In times of trouble, going short is a sound strategy; prospects for Canadian long bonds are good, but don’t rush to buy
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- August 28, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 12:49
The smart way to long-term investment success: Included Chart
Choosing stocks with low price/book value multiples and low price volatility is key
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- July 31, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 11:58
“Toggles” offer handsome yields — with high risk
Toggle bonds are a high-interest solution for risk-tolerent clients willing to take cash or credit
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- July 31, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 11:58
Options strategy selection
Stock performance is just the beginning
- By: Richard Croft
- July 31, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 11:58
The high-tech class of ’07 doesn’t disappoint: Includes Chart
The companies that came before them offer a lesson: diversify the customer base
- By: James Bagnall
- July 31, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 11:42
Are “moly mania” prices here to stay?
Strong demand, as well as production bottlenecks, may keep molybdenum prices high for the next few years
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- July 3, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 11:59
Low-risk alternative to hedge funds
Covered call writing produces positive alpha at lower cost than hedge funds
- By: Richard Croft
- July 3, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 11:59
Changes to S&P/TSX indices alter the landscape
There’s a larger small-company stock index and a much revised mid-cap index; the index family covers more stocks
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- July 3, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 11:59
Looming leveraged buyout crushes BCE bonds’ value
But not all BCE bonds are equal; the bonds’ covenants have turned the issues into “Hell’s Bells” and “Good Bells”
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- July 3, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 11:59
South Africa is surging
Africa’s economic powerhouse doesn’t fit the emerging markets mould
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- May 29, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 12:21
The slowdown-resistant part of the market
Consumer staples perform steadily when business conditions turn adverse, but they make up a small part of the Canadian market
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- May 29, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 12:21
Couple aim to meet income goal
Having US$ income to pay off Florida home expenses is vital for this couple
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 29, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 12:21
In search of a protective strategy for tough times
What can bond investors do to safeguard against rising interest rates and falling consumer prices?
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- May 29, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 12:21
Hedge funds should be part of a well-balanced portfolio
A hedge fund should be considered as a risk-reduction tool within a broader-based investment portfolio
- By: Richard Croft
- May 29, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 12:21
Budget opens Maples market
New rules would make more foreign issues eligible for registered plans
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- April 30, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 15:12
Mirroring the global market
Focusing only on Canada’s stock markets will create an undiversified portfolio
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- April 30, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 15:12
Value investing requires patience in stagnant times
Covered call writing allows advisors to build stock portfolios with a back-up plan
- By: Richard Croft
- April 30, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 15:12
Household and personal goods companies’ growth routes vary
As a result of fading brand loyalty, firms in the sector are implementing various strategies to grow their businesses
- By: Catherine Harris
- April 30, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 15:12
Vietnam expected to be the next Asian tiger
Despite concerns about corruption, bureaucracy and a weak legal framework, Vietnam’s growth is based on sound fundamentals
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- April 30, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 15:12
Steady growth for household and personal-goods companies
But the companies in this sector must answer challenges relating to brand loyalty and pricing
- By: Catherine Harris
- April 3, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 11:52