Volatile markets have taken much of the shine off small-caps. But there are reasons to consider these “riskier” investments
Financial services equity category down 3.6%
The lingering European malaise is making investors think twice about investing in developing economies
Canadian large cap investment managers struggle to beat S&P/TSX composite index in the third quarter but see better environment in the fourth quarter
Equity markets had one of their biggest months in years
“It is tough, and will be tough going forward,” says one fund manager
Bond funds had strong returns last quarter
Corporate balance sheets are strong and there is room for companies to grow, hire workers and invest in plants
Clients will have to get “comfortable with being uncomfortable” for the next while, says one fund manager
One mutual fund manager argues that excessive pessimism has resulted in cheap valuations for many European stocks