Precious metals funds jump 18%: Morningstar Canada
Funds focused on gold and other precious metals soared in December, according to preliminary data released today by Morningstar Canada.The precious metals fund ondex was the month’s top performer, gaining 13.2%, as only two of the 31 Morningstar Canada fund Indices posted negative one-month returns. Japanese equity and Asia/Pacific Rim equity were the month’s next […]
Precious metals, emerging markets also shine, Morniningstar says
Natural resource, income trust indices are the month’s worst performers
Investment funds focused on gold and precious metals outperformed by a large margin during September, according to preliminary performance data released today by Morningstar Canada.Equity funds that invest in natural resources, emerging markets and Japan also had strong one-month gains, as 22 of 31 Morningstar Canada Fund Indices were in positive territory during the month.The […]
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Canadian bonds also perform well, Morningstar Canada says
Surging oil prices, as well as strength in commodities and the Canadian dollar, rewarded investors in natural resources investment funds in June. The Morningstar Canada natural resources fund index rose 7.3% during the month, followed by the precious metals fund index at 7.2%.These factors helped buoy most Canadian-asset funds, and all five Canadian equity fund […]
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