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BlackRock, Inc., Guggenheim Partners, LLC and Claymore Investments have announced that BlackRock has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Claymore Canada.
By Staff |January 11, 2012
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When new money finds old masterpieces the result is historic financial performance. As an atypical asset class, art has been steadily growing as a preferred haven for wealthy investors shunning wild swings in stock markets.
By Vikram Barhat |January 9, 2012
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Stable political and regulatory environments are key to successful infrastructure investing within emerging markets, says senior portfolio manager Nick Langley, senior portfolio manager and investment director with Renaissance Investments based in Sydney, Australia.
By Philip Porado |January 6, 2012
Invesco Canada has announced the underlying fund for its PowerShares Global Water Class, PowerShares Global Water Portfolio, will replace its index, the Palisades Global Water Index, with the NASDAQ OMX Global Water Index. Effective March 1, 2012, the underlying fund will seek investment results that generally correspond (before fees and expenses) to the price and […]
By Staff |January 3, 2012
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Investing in an island is just like any real estate investment, except that demand often outweighs supply, and the exclusivity draws high premiums.
By Vikram Barhat |January 1, 2012
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Over the next five years, dollar and variety stores are expected to perform well by targeting low-income households and thrifty customers. Competition will challenge the industry, but consumers will rely on the stores for inexpensive discretionary purchases.
By Chip Brian |January 1, 2012
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Low turnover and in-kind transfers have made ETFs popular with tax-conscious investors and their advisors. Choosing an ETF over a mutual fund generally provides immediate cost and tax savings, but there are additional ways to enhance aftertax returns using ETFs.
By Ioulia Tretiakova |December 22, 2011
Fiera Sceptre has announced the creation of a joint venture with Axia Investments to offer unique national real estate fund vehicles and segregated account management services to investors.
By Staff |December 15, 2011
BlackRock Asset Management has announced the launch of the iShares DEX Floating Rate Note Index Fund, which seeks to generate income and limit potential interest rate risk by investing in a regularly rebalanced portfolio of floating-rate bonds.
By Staff |December 12, 2011
Claymore Investments has launched ‘ETF Central’, a new mobile application which allows the user to view market prices of all TSX listed ETFs, create and track an ETF portfolio and view ETF news and educational resources.
By Staff |December 8, 2011
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