News and resources for Canada's top financial advisors
Economic Indicators
The North American auto market is on pace to break the 18-million-unit mark for the first time since 2007, according to a report by BMO Economics.
By Staff |July 24, 2014
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Industry
S&P Dow Jones’ well-known SPIVA reports consistently suggest few active managers outperform the index. The index-provider’s recently released “persistence scorecard” shows the best-performing mutual funds have a hard time keeping their rank.
1 min read
Market Insights
Private equity investments maintain their appeal for members of TIGER 21, with the category gaining two percentage points from the previous quarter, according to the group’s latest Asset Allocation Report.
By Staff |July 23, 2014
In 2014, the energy, mining and utilities sector is driving M&A activity.
Due to duration and interest-rate risk, you need to choose bonds carefully.
By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |July 16, 2014
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As Canadian stocks rally, money managers are becoming uncomfortable with valuations.
By Satish Sarangarajan |July 11, 2014
Traditional benchmarks are no longer useful.
By Mark Yamada |July 10, 2014
Corporate governance is important when picking stocks. Here's why.
By Suzanne Sharma |July 10, 2014
ScotiaFunds, Scotia Private Pools and Pinnacle Portfolios has announced that the implementation of a fixed rate administration fee and certain other changes announced on May 5, 2014 has been postponed from August 18, 2014 to August 22, 2014.
By Staff |July 10, 2014
Before investing in businesses, look at more than management teams.
By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |July 9, 2014
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