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To hedge, or not to hedge?

The Loonie is holding steady around parity, so consider the benefits of hedging.

By Wire services |December 24, 2012

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Look to U.S. for ETF advice

It’s hard for investors to break through all the ETF noise, especially when each provider is claiming they have a superior market intelligence and the lowest fees, reports Josh Ehrlich of ETFinsight. So how can investors sort through all the choices? Learn from the U.S., says Ehrlich. Read: Canadian ETF market grows apace U.S. ETFs […]

By Wire services |December 21, 2012

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China is still investment-worthy

Despite the slowest growth rate in over 20 years (7.7% predicted in 2013 and 8.1% in 2014), China is still attractive for investors, reports Josh Ehrlich of ETFinsight. Investors just need to know where to look. One area that could offer returns is China’s private sector. But identifying what companies are independent of the government […]

By Wire services |December 20, 2012

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10 tips for placing ETF orders

ETFs are structured much like mutual funds, in that they hold an underlying basket of investments in which investors have proportional ownership stakes. But when it comes to buying and selling them, the strategies involved sometimes make them more akin to stocks.

By Esko Mickels |December 20, 2012

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