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Active managers shine in Q1

Active management is not dead, judging by the results of the first three months of 2010. Three quarters of Canadian Large Cap active managers outperformed S&P/TSX, according to the Russell Active Manager Report, the highest level since the second quarter of 2004. “The last two quarters have really highlighted the benefits of active management,” says […]

By Vikram Barhat |May 5, 2010

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While Europe struggles with sovereign debt problems and the U.S. faces monster debts of its own, there is growing confidence in the emerging markets that global trade will improve, according to the latest HSBC Trade Confidence Index. The survey of more than 5,100 trade-oriented small and mid-market companies, asked their opinion on a variety of […]

By Staff |May 5, 2010

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Gold funds shine once again in April

Precious metal funds posted best returns in April as markets see-sawed over the Greek debt crisis, according to preliminary performance data released by Morningstar Canada. “Government debt and related currency concerns helped boost the price of gold and other commodities,” said Esko Mickels, fund analyst for Morningstar Canada. With 12.2% return, Morningstar Precious Metals Equity […]

By Vikram Barhat |May 4, 2010

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AGF Investments has launched three new funds, along with a few changes to existing mandates. The new funds include AGF Traditional Income Fund, AGF Global Aggregate Bond Fund and AGF Pure Canadian Balanced Fund. “At AGF, we are committed to having the right products that are right for the times,” said Blake C. Goldring, chairman […]

By Staff |May 3, 2010

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