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Market Insights
We’re committed to making your practice better, so all this month, we’re delivering you a daily takeaway.
By Staff |May 30, 2012
1 min read
Economic Indicators
Europe’s key challenge isn’t its common currency, says Jens Larsen, chief European economist and managing director for RBC Capital Markets.
By Jacqueline Louie |May 30, 2012
2 min read
Market volatility, while intimidating, can be a signal that it’s time to look for investment opportunities. But, which companies and investments should you consider?
By Martha Porado |May 29, 2012
Industry
Up to this point, we’ve explored how to develop a real estate empire by examining the principles behind real estate as an investment, what conditions are necessary to get started, and what you need to know about real estate investing in order to build your own portfolio.
By David Sung & Wayman Crosby |May 28, 2012
4 min read
In part one of this series, we asked a few questions to help decide whether or not direct ownership of hard asset real estate was the right fit for your client. If you’ve considered those questions and decided that it’s something they have the capacity to pursue, read on to learn the next steps.
By David Sung & Wayman Crosby |May 25, 2012
Whatever you think about their politics or private lives, deep down, we all want to invest like a Kennedy.
3 min read
In part one, we asked a few questions to see if your clients were prepared to participate in direct ownership real estate. Presumably your answers were “yes” to all of them. Let’s look closer at why those questions were so important.
Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney has pushed the country to take a serious look at both personal and national finances, says David Graham, vice president portfolio manager at CIBC Asset Management. As a result, we’re in a better position than most developed countries.
May 24, 2012
Clients want returns, yet fixed-income isn't delivering, and many are frightened of equities. Many advisors, as a result, are turning to real estate to round out portfolios.
By Staff |May 23, 2012
Products
Private real estate can be suitable for clients looking to offset the volatility of stock markets. But as an asset class, it’s not without risk, and it is governed by a complex set of rules.
By Doug Watt |May 23, 2012
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