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Weekly Pulse: Moody about U.S. debt

As we get closer and closer to the August 2nd deadline for the U.S. Government to raise that country’s debt ceiling, politics enters the fray as expected. Finger pointing and whining from both Republicans and Democrats has become the norm unfortunately. Meanwhile, the markets do not like this uncertainty one bit.

By Gareth Watson |July 18, 2011

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India offers second chance for investors: BMO

As an underinvested and overambitious nation, India continues to emerge as one of the most promising investment destinations in the world. For investors who missed the boat on China, India could provide a second chance for high-growth, said Serge Pepin, head of investments, BMO Investments Inc. “We believe India has a bright future with its […]

By Vikram Barhat |July 18, 2011

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Bullion bounces back with record bull run

Gold on a record-breaking roll! Gold hits record high! Gold Keeps Climbing! Newspapers around the world are running screaming headlines as the fickle yellow metal continues its longest winning streak in modern memory. The timing, therefore, couldn’t be better for some sobering advice to bedazzled gold bugs. Somewhere lost in the rush for gold is […]

By Vikram Barhat |July 14, 2011

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Pension investing using ETFs: Part 2

Target-date or lifecycle funds (TDFs) simplify investing by automatically reducing equity exposure as a target retirement date or a student’s anticipated university enrolment approaches.

By Mark Yamada |July 13, 2011

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Despite debt, U.S. stocks look good

While all eyes are focused on the political battle over the U.S. debt, it’s understandable that investors may be reluctant to invest in the American markets. But there are also ample reasons to add exposure to U.S. equities. Back in May, Republican Congressman Kevin Brady tabled a bill that would encourage U.S. corporations to repatriate […]

By Staff |July 13, 2011

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Advisors still bullish on equities, commodities

Canadian investment advisors remain bullish on equities and commodities despite poor returns in many of those asset classes last quarter, according to the Q3 Advisor Sentiment Survey conducted by Horizons Exchange Traded Funds.

By Staff |July 11, 2011

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Weekly Pulse: Employment data ruins the party

Believe it or not, we just finished a week where Greece did not dominate the headlines. Instead, focus turned towards U.S. economics and monetary policy in a number of countries, including China. Canadian markets started with positive momentum thanks to a much better than expected U.S. ISM Manufacturing Index print that was posted while we were all celebrating Canada Day last week.

By Gareth Watson |July 11, 2011

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Mackenzie offers absolute return fund

Mackenzie Financial Corporation today introduced Mackenzie Universal Canadian Shield Fund, a Canadian equity fund that seeks to generate risk-adjusted absolute returns in Canadian dollars and to preserve its capital in all market environments. The fund aims to achieve these objectives by investing in an actively managed portfolio consisting mainly of Canadian equity and fixed income […]

By Staff |July 11, 2011

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Income a priority for ETF investors

Canadian fixed income ETFs experienced 8% growth in assets under management (AUM) in the second quarter of 2011, including $633 million in net new assets, according to information compiled by the iShares ETF business at BlackRock Asset Management Canada. Conversely, Canadian equity ETFs experienced an 8% contraction in AUM and $691 million in net outflows. […]

By Staff |July 7, 2011

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Horizons offers inverse gold, silver ETFs

Horizons Exchange Traded Funds and BetaPro Management have announced the launch of two new ETFs offering investors non-leveraged, inverse exposure to the gold and silver markets. The Horizons BetaPro COMEX Gold Inverse ETF seeks daily investment results corresponding to 100% the inverse of the daily performance of the COMEX gold futures contract for a subsequent […]

By Staff |July 7, 2011

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