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Popularity of ETFs continues to rise, so it's likely your clients will be asking about them.
People are always on the lookout for cheaper ways to invest. And for some Canadians, that’s meant turning to exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
By Evelyn Juan |June 17, 2014
2 min read
Trading ETFs is similar to trading stocks. But, if you plan to buy ETFs, know there are additional costs on top of management fees.
Recently, one of Tim Morton’s clients asked him to help with some do-it-yourself ETF trading. Morton’s a financial advisor with CIBC Wood Gundy and his client has a self-directed side account. He wanted those DIY trades in Canadian ETFs to complement the globally focused portfolio he has with Morton. “He’s an intelligent man, very experienced […]
ETFs have been branded as mutual funds that trade like stocks.
ETFs continue to grow in popularity, and your advisor may have recommended them. Here are some of the strategies he or she will use to ensure you get what you ask for, and at a reasonable price. HOW AND WHEN TO TRADE First, when trading, an advisor will use limit orders instead of market orders. […]
By Dean DiSpalatro |June 17, 2014
Some investors aren’t convinced fees associated with actively managed mutual funds are worth it and opt for portfolios built exclusively with Exchange Traded Funds.
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