There appears to be an undeclared tug of war between gold bugs and economists over gold’s role in portfolio performance. Those sold on gold insist there’s never been a better time to buy the yellow metal, but a report in The Globe and Mail says economists argue gold’s glorious days are now in the rearview […]
Investment managers are in for a tough five years, says new research.
Investors using active management will always experience bouts of underperformance to get results.
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 […]
High-net-worth investors in Canada are drawn to equities while they reduce their exposure to fixed income and cash, shows a report released by Tiger 21, an exclusive group of wealthy investors with over 10 million in investments or net worth. The latest asset allocation report, which represents investment exposure in the fourth quarter of 2012, […]
CIBC AM's David Graham is stepping down.
Morningstar Research Inc., a Canadian subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc., an independent investment research provider, has announced the winners of the 2012 Morningstar Canadian Investment Awards. In its 18th edition, the annual awards are designed to help investors identify the year’s most exceptional funds and fund managers in Canada. This year’s awards gala, held last night […]
Few people know the best-kept secret of John Wilson, senior portfolio manager at Sprott Asset Management.
Brendan Wood International announced the results of its 33rd annual compilation of domestic and international investor views on TopGun analysts covering Canadian equities. TopGun analysts, picked among 457 analysts across 28 sectors, are those ranking in the top three of their respective sectors. Read: Help clients invest like the top 1% The most common factors […]
Those who live by the old investment adage ‘sell in May and go away’ may not be following a healthy investment strategy. According to BMO InvestorLine, an online investing service, investing should be a habit and must be done with a regular routine. “Consider establishing a schedule for your investments and managing your portfolio,” says […]