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Canadian dividend and equity income funds don't always favour go-to sectors
- March 8, 2019 March 17, 2019
- 15:07
Canadian dividend and equity income funds don't always favour go-to sectors
Funds offer diversification, inflation hedging and international exposure
Often considered a conservative investment, preferreds remain subject to equity market movements
How these funds could fare in a challenging market
These investments offer a hefty yield boost over government debt and are insulated from rising interest rates
Long gone are the days when mutual funds and ETFs were two solitudes. Having both products has proven to be a winning strategy
The projections for mutual fund returns in the next several years are modest at best
Mutual funds sales slump reflects investors’ risk-averse mentality
These ETFs are more likely to outperform, as they can deviate from their benchmarks and exploit market inefficiencies
More robo-advisors want regulatory approval to sell without contacting clients