Investments

Investors overlooking muni-bonds

(February 2008) Everyone knows that government savings bonds are a safe way to invest, but they’re not much fun when it comes to returns. So some investors who want the security of a federal or provincial bond but like a bit more kick in the return are turning to often overlooked municipal bonds. Muni-bonds are […]

By Bryan Borzykowski |February 13, 2008

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The long and short of investing for retirement

(February 2008) RRSPs are a long-term issue, yet the savings season, with its often frenetic pace and abrupt deadline, can feel very much about the here and now. So how do we keep our clients focused on the long-term goal of retirement when they are being bombarded with headlines about poor near-term economic performance? It’s […]

By Peter Drake |February 8, 2008

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Inflation will kill purchasing power: Graham

(January 2008) There’s no question about it — inflation is back, according to Gavin Graham, chief investment officer at Guardian Group of Funds. Speaking to a packed house at the Financial Forum Expo this past weekend, Graham’s pronouncement was not earth-shattering — former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge tackled the potential of inflation and […]

By Romana King |January 28, 2008

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The new long-term private capital

(January 2008) With recent stock turmoil pushing BCE shares to well below the takeover price negotiated by a consortium led by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, speculation has been that Teachers’ will walk away from the deal. But Teachers’ incoming chief, Jim Leech, says simply, “I look forward to the time when Bell is out […]

By Scot Blythe |January 25, 2008

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