No place like home?

Many investors prefer to stick close to home when markets are volatile.

If your clients have chosen to do so, consider contacting them regularly about how Canadian stocks are performing. This will keep their return expectations in check, and will also give you a chance to point out gems they may be missing.

For tips and news on Canadian investment, read these articles:

A peek at commercial real estate

Canada’s commercial real estate market is resilient, finds a recent report.

Trade and investment will drive Canada

Following an increase in Canadian GDP output of 1.7% in 2012, RBC raised its real GDP growth forecast to 1.9% for 2013.

Expect weaker Canadian growth in Q3: Russell

Russell Investments predicts a weaker Canadian economy amid continuing improvements in the U.S., Europe and Japan.

Canadian firms aren’t competing globally

Only one-sixth of homegrown firms, on average, adopt innovation strategies that focus on competing in international markets, says study.

Canada-EU trade deal presents opportunity: C.D. Howe

Canada’s potential trade deal with the European Union could generate far more opportunities than risks, says report.

Break home bias

Canadian investors are notoriously home biased, and the current environment makes this more of a problem than usual.

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