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Why you should care about volatility (but not too much)

Many stocks that are prone to sudden gains are liable to rapid losses, too

Should you invest in residential property?

The condo craze in Canada’s major cities has put a dent in construction of purpose-built residential rental properties.

  • November 12, 2014 August 1, 2018
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Presentation: Investing in commercial property

To make it easier for you to prepare materials for clients, we’ve developed this text for a slideshow on the pros and cons of investing…

  • November 12, 2014 November 12, 2014
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Presentation: Should you invest in residential property?

To make it easier for you to prepare materials for clients, we’ve developed this text for a slideshow on the pros and cons of residential…

  • November 12, 2014 November 12, 2014
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Worksheet: Factor tax in real estate investing

Tax is a big concern when investing directly in residential or commercial properties. Rates can vary considerably depending on property type and location, so be…

  • November 12, 2014 November 12, 2014
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10 things your advisor will ask you

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10 things your advisor will ask you

10 things your advisor will ask you

If they have your best interests at heart, advisors must know your goals and whether they can reasonably provide the services you need

Be smart with stocks

Stocks are the basic building blocks of most portfolios. Handling them well is key to a sound financial plan.

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  • November 3, 2014 July 17, 2018
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Consider alternative asset mixes

If the historic low rates have turned you off of guaranteed interest accounts, you’ll be happy to know that there are alternatives, such as investing…

Action Idea – In volatile markets, communication is key

Part of great service is regularly talking about the state of markets with clients.

  • October 21, 2014 October 21, 2014
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Use hedge funds to profit from M&A

Getting into hedge funds isn’t as hard as it used to be. And they’re not as scary as you’d think.

Tips for new investors

New investors are in a tough spot: you need to build a portfolio while stock indexes are setting records. But there are ways to find…

What you need to know about derivatives

You’ve likely heard of derivatives, but do you know exactly what they are? At their simplest, derivatives are financial contracts between two parties.

  • By: Katie Keir
  • October 10, 2014 August 1, 2018
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Focus on earnings over GDP growth

Before dipping into emerging markets, assess their growth outlooks.

Planner: Talking about volatility hedging

Depending on your client’s investment objectives, risk tolerance and timeline, hedging against volatility may be a good strategy.

  • October 7, 2014 October 7, 2014
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Six quotes to make you a better investor

These words of wisdom come from famous people outside the realm of investing, but they can still help you and become better investors.

  • By: Staff
  • October 7, 2014 August 1, 2018
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Calm your fears with low-volatility funds

What to do if you're skeptical about diving headlong into stocks

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  • September 30, 2014 August 1, 2018
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Prosperity with property

There’s prosperity in property if you invest wisely.

  • By: Paul Brent
  • September 23, 2014 August 1, 2018
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Shareholder agreements explained

A shareholder agreement is a document used to establish the guidelines that will govern the workings of a company and the relationship between the company…

Avoid capital gains tax on ETFs

Screen ETFs before investing to avoid higher taxes.

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  • September 16, 2014 August 1, 2018
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Cars: a classic investment

Buying your dream car could be a sound investment decision.

  • By: Staff
  • September 15, 2014 August 1, 2018
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How to uncover emerging market assets

When looking to invest in emerging market companies, you need to look for two things, says one portfolio manager.