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Market Insights

Is it getting harder to find alpha?

It's increasingly difficult for active managers to generate alpha, argues Craig Lazzara, senior director, Index Investment Strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices. He spoke on a panel at a Toronto CFA Society event Wednesday.

By Dean DiSpalatro |February 23, 2015

4 min read

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Industry

Which way is the loonie headed?

The Canadian dollar’s fate hinges on energy prices and interest rates.

By Kanupriya Vashisht |February 23, 2015

2 min read

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Industry

Commodity index plunges to recessionary lows

Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index plunged in January by 8.6% month-over-month.

By Staff |February 23, 2015

2 min read

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Market Insights

Pairing star stocks with short calls

This institutional investor plays to his strengths by sticking close to home

By Jessica Bruno |February 20, 2015

6 min read