Leverage, disruptive tech, ESG and a series of firsts marked 2022 launches
Asset growth has been slow, with about $20 million held in three Canadian funds
Big spending packages or tax cuts are probably off the table for the next two years, providing greater certainty
Stubbornly high inflation limits the options
Funds that employ currency hedging have lagged this year
There are now more retail options for defensive investors
CI Auspice ETF targets commodities minus the price swings
Dividend, low-volatility and covered-call ETFs can all support portfolios in bad markets
Interest rate hikes have made conservative fixed-income funds more rewarding
A closer look at several methodologies beyond standard deviation: max drawdown, batting average and more