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Still room to run on gold: Goodman

Inflation not required

By Vikram Barhat |April 8, 2011

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Horizons launches U.S. Dollar ETF

BetaPro Management Inc. has announced the launch of the Horizons U.S. Dollar Currency ETF, an exchange traded fund that offers investors direct access to foreign currency investing. The U.S. Dollar ETF will begin trading on the TSX on April 7, 2011, under the symbol DLR.

By Staff |April 7, 2011

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Young Canadians deferring home ownership: RBC

Fear of a mortgage taking too big a bite out of their incomes is forcing young Canadians defer home ownership, this according to the 18th Annual RBC Homeownership Study. The survey noted that 55% of young Canadians feel it’s wise to put off home purchases until next year. “In a more balanced housing market, it […]

By Vikram Barhat |April 7, 2011

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Breakup or make up for the eurozone?

Will there be a tighter or looser monetary union in the eurozone in 10 years? What steps should be avoided in dealing with the eurozone debt crisis? These are some of the questions Jens Larson, RBC’s top economist in Europe, addressed at an Economic Club of Canada lunch in Toronto. The ‘no-go’ solutions Larson rules […]

By Dean DiSpalatro |April 7, 2011

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Russell launches frontier markets mandate

Russell Investments Canada Limited has announced it is adding a frontier markets mandate to the Russell Emerging Markets Equity Pool, which is part of the Russell Sovereign Investment Program and a new addition to the Russell LifePoints Program.

By Staff |April 7, 2011

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Expert: New quake won’t impact market

The 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan today will likely not have a major, lasting impact on the markets, says Tom Goggins, senior manager of the Manulife Strategic Income Fund.

By Dean DiSpalatro |April 7, 2011

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GMP buys New York bond boutique

GMP Capital has struck a deal to buy New York-based fixed income boutique, Miller Tabak Roberts Securities, LLC. The acquired firm specializes in institutional sales, secondary trading and research in high-yield and distressed debt, convertible bonds, international bonds, investment grade and asset-backed securities. “MTR has built an impressive fixed income agency business that leverages a […]

By Staff |April 6, 2011

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The new retirement season

The new retirement season is beginning. What’s that you say? Don’t I know that retirement season is the first two months of the year, when investors can make contributions to their RRSP accounts and still claim the tax deduction for the preceding year? I am well aware of the end-of-February deadline for RRSP contributions but it doesn’t have to be that way. Planning for retirement should not be a one-time occurrence - it should be a continuous process throughout the year. This is not a new idea but it is an idea that needs to gain traction in the minds of advisors and investors. There are two very good reasons.

By Peter Drake |April 6, 2011

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Good news for your clients’ pension health

Stronger stock market returns helped shore up the solvency positions of most Canadian pension plans, but the improvement has been only slight, according to the Mercer Pension Health Index. The index reading improved 2 points to 75 at the end of March, but the story could be much better, as the index does not take […]

By Staff |April 6, 2011

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Sprott’s latest investment

While Eric Sprott is best known for his aggressive equity management style and penchant for precious metals, he’s also established a strong reputation for his fondness of Canadiana. His collection of Inuit art is legendary; teaming up with several western First Nations, he created the massive One Earth Farms; and the Carleton business school bears […]

By Staff |April 6, 2011

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