Investments

Keys to small-cap success

Given the volatility of 2011 and the uncertain economic climate, investors are asking one central question: How do you pick the winners and avoid the losers?

March 20, 2012

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Products

Unsuitable leveraged ETFs cost rep $22,500

Following a disciplinary hearing held on March 6, 2012, an IIROC hearing panel found Terry Norman Dyck liable for failing to ensure that his investment recommendations were suitable for his clients.

By Staff |March 19, 2012

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Market Insights

Do factor-based portfolios work?

Factor-based portfolios that rely on Barra factors like momentum, value, growth and volatility don’t always cut it in Canadian markets, according to research by Pyramis Global Markets.

March 19, 2012

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Industry

Greek finance minister to resign

Early results on Friday indicated that Greek finance minister Evangelos Venizelos has been elected the new leader of PASOK, Greece's Socialist party, and will replace George Papandreou.

March 19, 2012

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Canada lagging in global market rally

The growing weight of positive data continues to whet the global risk appetite. As eurozone credit crisis fears eased in February, capital markets across the world rallied, according to a market commentary released today by BMO Harris Private Banking.

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GICs back in vogue despite low rates

It appears that last year’s stock market volatility has taken its toll on investor confidence, sending many scurrying back to basics. The lowly Guaranteed Investment Certificate is enjoying a surge in popularity, according to one bank.

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Investments

Keys to small-cap success

Unsuitable leveraged ETFs cost rep $22,500

Do factor-based portfolios work?

Greek finance minister to resign

Canada lagging in global market rally

QE3 not imminent, but not ruled out

Gold juniors struggle to secure financing

Fitch hints at UK downgrade

GICs back in vogue despite low rates

China to exceed target growth rate