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Are REIT ETFs worth the risk?

By Mark Yamada |February 12, 2013

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Lowest-cost ETF surpasses $1 billion in assets

Tthe Horizons S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (HXT) has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management.

By Staff |February 11, 2013

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Industry

Investors should be enthusiastic about gold and gold-mining equities, says Doug Groh, portfolio manager and senior research analyst at Tocqueville Asset Management in New York. He revealed his predictions for the sector at the IMCA New York Consultants Conference, while also discussing how to help clients approach gold investing. He says, “[Investors] recognize the sector […]

February 8, 2013

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Bearing up with bonds

Structuring ETF bond portfolios in a low rate environment.

February 8, 2013

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2013 to be banner year for ETFs

The growth of the Canadian exchange traded fund (ETF) industry over the next year will be driven by, among other factors, increased awareness among investors of the fundamental benefits of ETFs and their more strategic long-term use within portfolios, finds the annual BMO Canadian ETF Outlook Report. The study shows ETFs enjoyed tremendous growth in […]

By Staff |February 7, 2013

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Advisors must understand risks of certain ETFs

Against the backdrop of a struggling Canadian mutual-fund industry, which is in net redemptions once again, ETFs are a success story. Not only are they gathering assets, they’re also putting new strategies into accessible packages.

By Scot Blythe |February 1, 2013

3 min read

Safety tips for synthetic ETF use

Derivatives offer useful and cost-effective ways for investors to manage risks. In the ETF world, derivatives have democratized investor access to asset classes like commodities and currencies, and to strategies like covered-call writing, use of leverage and short selling.

By Mark Yamada |January 25, 2013

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Horizons Active Balanced ETF changes name

Horizons Investment Management Inc. will assume the portfolio management responsibilities for the Horizons Active Balanced ETF, previously provided by Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. This is effective immediately. Read: 2012 was record year for ETFs Also, the ETF will change its name to the Horizons Active Diversified Income ETF. The ETF’s Class E units and Advisory […]

By Staff |January 22, 2013

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A matter of trust

Lowest-cost ETF surpasses $1 billion in assets

Why to invest in gold

Bearing up with bonds

2013 to be banner year for ETFs

Advisors must understand risks of certain ETFs

BlackRock licenses global commodity index

Safety tips for synthetic ETF use

Institutional investors value real assets

Horizons Active Balanced ETF changes name