Investments

Horizons launches new currency ETF

BetaPro Management Inc has announced the launch of a U.S. dollar denominated Class A unit of the U.S. Dollar ETF (the "USD Unit"). The USD Units will begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on May 12, 2011, under the symbol DLR.U.

By Staff |May 12, 2011

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USD outlook negative despite improving data

Despite improving labour conditions the negative outlook for the greenback remains unchanged owing to the Fed's acceptance of inflation in order to stimulate growth and employment.

By Vikram Barhat |May 12, 2011

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Consumer debt bubble a threat to investors

The U.S. economic recovery is well underway. So we can sit back and watch our investment portfolios grow steadily — right?

By Murray Belzberg |May 11, 2011

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Pension investing using ETFs: Part 1

Joe and Sally joined the same company right out of school and enrolled in the registered group savings plan. Sally was three months older than Joe and retired September 1, 2008 with a $600,000 portfolio. Joe’s portfolio was worth only $480,000 when he received his simulated gold watch a few months later.

By Mark Yamada |May 11, 2011

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