Investments

How commodities can juice bond returns

Natural resource-driven countries are going to benefit from an expanding global economy and so too will their currencies. As the currencies rise, bondholders get a boost.

April 5, 2012

2 min read

Taking advantage of the fear premium

When it comes to investing, the adage “If it’s in the press, it’s in the price” rings true. The market, often praised as a stable, distinct entity, is made of those who participate in it—when investors react, so too does the market.

April 4, 2012

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Horizons launches first inverse VIX ETF

Horizons Exchange Traded Funds has announced plans to launch the Horizons BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Inverse ETF, which began trading today on the TSX. It’s Canada’s first Inverse volatility ETF.

By Staff |April 4, 2012

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Horizons launches managed futures ETF

Horizons Exchange Traded Funds Inc. has announced plans to launch the Horizons Auspice Managed Futures Index ETF, an innovative alternative strategy exchange traded fund that offers investors an opportunity to get exposure to a managed futures strategy.

By Staff |April 3, 2012

1 min read