Market volatility creates opportunity
More market volatility means more potentially profitable options strategies
- By: Richard Croft
- August 4, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:10
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Many options exist for this well-off couple
This duo will be have no problem achieving their goals, but they must decide how they would like to invest their assets
- By: Catherine Harris
- August 4, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:10
Maple bonds become all the rage
Flush with cash, Canada becomes a major lender to the world
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- August 4, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 14:23
Is water the oil of the future?
Now is the time to consider some water-related investments
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- August 4, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 14:23
Image is key for sporting-goods manufacturers
Attracting young consumers through fashionable products and high-profile athletic sponsorships is critical to success
- By: Catherine Harris
- July 11, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 08:55
Are commodity-linked bonds worth the risk?
Commodity-linked bonds are certainly a fashion for the times, but which of these investments can best serve clients?
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- July 11, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 08:55
Is covered option writing the best strategy?
Contrary to popular belief, option buyers don’t have to lose for option writers to win
- By: Richard Croft
- July 11, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 08:55
More interest rate hikes expected
Rate increases will be needed to tame surging inflation
- By: Catherine Harris
- July 11, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 08:54
Third-World governments take a bite out of mining projects
Developing countries are wreaking havoc on resources company stocks after rewriting taxation laws and nationalizing projects
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- July 11, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 08:28
Robust economy generates a flight from long bonds
But when equity markets start to take a downturn, bonds will shine even if they have generated small short-term losses
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- June 2, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 13:19
Commodities boom raises stock market risk
Commodity price meltdown could stun stocks
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- June 2, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 13:19
Nickel market expected to remain strong in short term
But a glut of production starting in 2008 could substantially depress the price of the base metal
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- June 2, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 13:19
Financial goal well within reach
But couple may be underestimating the cost of two homes and an active lifestyle
- By: Catherine Harris
- June 2, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 13:19
Utility, telecom stocks unpromising
As valuations climb, uptrends appear uncertain
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- May 2, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 13:47
Playing options on the volatility index
The VIX is an appealing asset class, but its unique characteristics impact the way options are valued
- By: Richard Croft
- May 2, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 13:47
Investing in long bonds a big risk for income-seekers
But for speculators betting on a downturn in interest rates, long bonds are appealing
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- May 2, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 13:24
Small premiums, big results from everyday luxuries
Biggest challenge is hiring high-quality people to sustain the brands
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 2, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 13:24
VoIP plays finally ready for prime time
Next-generation enterprise telephony market has emerged — and a few players offer investment opportunities
- By: James Bagnall
- May 2, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 13:24
Brazil buoyed by “order and progress”
The South American giant is finally living up to the motto on its flag
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- April 4, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 10:18
Couple’s retirement goals could be more ambitious
As is, this young couple will have more than enough for their retirement years
- By: Catherine Harris
- April 4, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 10:18
Time for a little protection
Current market complacency makes this an ideal time to buy protective puts
- By: Richard Croft
- April 4, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 10:18
Bearish bond fund aims to hedge on interest rate hikes
But will this leveraged bond fund be an aggressive speculation or an efficient hedge?
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- April 4, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 10:18
Success of U.S., Canadian market-cap investments differ
U.S. small-cap and Canadian large-cap successes point to lack of homogeneity between the two markets
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- April 4, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 10:18
Our biggest battle in a half-century begins
The Taliban’s spring insurgency will test Canada’s commitment to the mission in Afghanistan
- By: Andrew Cohen
- April 3, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 13:59
Supply constraints could mean a windfall for zinc
Demand from China, combined with a lack of exploration and qualified personnel, have created a shortage of the base metal
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- April 3, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 13:59