Only two fund indices posted positive returns last month
Managers of Canadian income trust equity funds are treading carefully in volatile markets. “It’s prudent to be cautious,” one says
Fund companies that performed relatively well in a dismal year also had hefty cash positions
”There are great opportunities, although you have to be cautious,” says the manager of one high-yield fixed-income fund
72% of large cap Canadian equity active managers beat benchmark index in fourth quarter
Non-domestic funds unable to match benchmarks
Disappointing earnings results weigh on equities
High-yield, fixed-income funds are not all created equal
Markets were treacherous places in 2008. Expect more of the same this year, say fund managers
Fixed income funds eke out positive returns in 2008