As U.S. yields have risen, active management has been key
Though market volatility in early February motivated plenty of speculation about the cycle’s end, some are willing to put their fears to rest. “Don’t fear the recession reaper this year,” says BMO senior economist Sal Guatieri, in a weekly financial digest. However, at the same time, he has a warning: “Investors would be wise to […]
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Countering the alarming headlines as volatility returns
TSX performance relative to other markets hasn’t been impressive, and January results could prove especially disappointing. “The performance gap of nearly 7% between the TSX and the S&P 500 so far in this young year leaves Toronto on pace for its deepest monthly underperformance in more than 15 years,” says BMO chief economist Douglas Porter, […]
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. has launched the Franklin Target Return Fund, which aims to meet clear return targets while keeping overall volatility within a specific range. The portfolio team seeks to diversify risk by focusing on growth, defensive and stable investments. Read: Were they right? Geopolitical fears derail market call “With the Target Return Fund, […]
With stock markets trading at or near all-time highs, an increasingly likely market correction means newer investors, like millennials, might unwisely pull their investments when the going gets tough. To avoid that scenario, robo-advisors are working at educating clients to remain focused on their plans through market ups and downs. At Wealthsimple, for instance, a […]
Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life are introducing segregated funds designed to reduce volatility for retirees.
Fidelity Investments Canada has opened two portfolios aimed at helping investors lessen the portfolio impact of market volatility.