The U.S. economy is losing some of its vigour, but managers expect further gains from many big-name companies this year
They believe Japan won’t do as well as its neighbours, but there seems to be no consensus on which markets will perform best
Canada’s oil and gas stocks have been in a slump for months, but some managers say certain stocks make long-term investments
Morningstar Canada has rejoined the CIFSC, which could mean an end to client confusion over two competing methods
But some are taking a more defensive stance in the face of slowing economic growth projections
Fund managers who hold income trusts say most underlying companies remain solid investments even if Ottawa goes ahead
The two current systems have the potential to create confusion
Fund managers expect low interest rates, stable economies and record-low default rates will lead to solid performance
Bond returns are expected to be about the same as last year; some managers suggest the yield curve could turn downward
Canadian markets chalked up another good year in 2006, despite an interest rate scare and Ottawa’s decision to remove tax advantages on income trusts. Yet managers of Canadian equity funds remain bullish, based on demand from the fast-growing developing markets of Asia. Indeed, they expect 2007 to deliver another double-digit performance.“I’m bullish on Canada,” says […]