Market Insights

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Market Insights

Set realistic return expectations

I often ask prospects what levels of return they want. This is a simple test to see if they have achievable expectations.

By Jason M. Pereira |September 11, 2012

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Industry

BlackRock announces ETF fee cuts

In order to remain competitive with firms such as Vanguard, BlackRock has confirmed it will cut its ETF fees in the fourth quarter 2012, reports Chris Flood of the Financial Times. Read: BlackRock Canada launches U.S. equity fund However, the company will not cut charges across its entire iShares ETF range. Instead, it will reduce […]

By Staff |September 11, 2012

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Market Insights

Persuade boomers to buy equities

Interest rates are low, the stock market is volatile, and inflation is strong. As a result, boomers face many threats when it comes to their investments.

By Melissa Shin |September 10, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Draghi unveils OMT; markets rejoice

Mario Draghi has coined a new financial acronym: OMT. It stands for Outright Monetary Transactions, and it’s the name of the ECB plan he unveiled last week.

By David Andrews |September 10, 2012

4 min read