Last week, the WTI benchmark rose $2 to more than US$57 per barrel — its highest level since mid-2015. Read: Markets hitting highs? Don’t panic While OPEC and other contributing non-OPEC members plan to extend oil production cuts through 2018, last week’s price increase was attributable to a crackdown on corruption in Saudi Arabia, as […]
Your clients deserve a pat on the back for good behaviour. That’s because Canadian investors recently exhibited discipline in their risk appetites — despite above-average market returns and below-average volatility, finds Vanguard, using its risk speedometer. Such behaviour is a positive sign, says Todd Schlanger, senior investment strategist for Vanguard Investments Canada Inc., in a […]
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Where the real risk lies
As of August 1, 2017, Toronto's PlanPlus and Sydney, Australia's FinaMetrica will merge and become PlanPlus Global
Manulife Investments has changed the risk ratings for the following funds, effective on or about August 1: Risk rating decreases Fund Current rating New rating Manulife World Investment Fund Medium to high Medium Manulife World Investment Class Medium to high Medium Manulife International Equity Private Trust Medium to high Medium Manulife Emerging Markets Fund High […]
TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM) is changing the risk rating on the below funds, effective on or about July 27, 2017. TD mutual fund Previous risk rating New risk rating Risk rating decreases TD Corporate Bond Plus Fund Low to medium Low TD U.S. Corporate Bond Fund Low to medium Low TD Global Low Volatility […]
What to celebrate and what to monitor
The guidelines help classify, measure and compare the volatility risks of mutual funds, and CSA will provide this information going forward
RBC GAM has made changes to the risk rating of certain mutual funds