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The case for high-yield bonds amid rising rates

Here's why high-yield bonds remain a good investment

By Mark Burgess |February 6, 2018

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Market Insights

Premiums for U.S. bonds set to rise: report

Though higher inflation expectations have lifted yields, the premium investors demand for inflation and interest rate risk isn’t likewise rising. But that could change. A TD report on the U.S. dollar and markets analyzes rising U.S. yields at the end of 2017. “After hitting a trough in September 2017, the 10-year yield rose approximately 30 […]

By Staff |January 29, 2018

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Economic Indicators

BoC reduces minimum purchase amount of nominal bonds

The Bank of Canada is decreasing its minimum purchase amount of nominal bonds at auctions to 13% from the current 14% level, effective immediately. In managing its balance sheet, the Bank of Canada acquires Government of Canada securities to offset its liabilities, which consist mainly of bank notes in circulation and deposits. The bank acquires […]

By Staff |December 21, 2017

1 min read

Industry

Oxford University to issue bonds

The oldest university in the English-speaking world is issuing its first-ever bond

By Staff |November 29, 2017

1 min read

Industry

Foreign purchase of Canadian bonds hits all-time high

Statistics Canada says foreign investment in Canadian securities totalled $24.0 billion in July, led by a record acquisition of Canadian bonds. Read: Expect ‘significant’ increase in bond yields: economist The total for the month reversed the sale of $858 million in Canadian securities by foreign investors in June. Statistics Canada says non-resident investment in Canadian […]

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |September 18, 2017

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Market Insights

How to invest now in oil, the loonie and bonds

Low oil prices, potential rate hike might require portfolio changes

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |July 10, 2017

2 min read

Industry

Argentina to offer 100-year bonds

If you’re a bond investor looking for yield further out the curve, how does investing in a 100-year bond in an emerging market sound? Argentina plans to offer just such a bond, reveals Bloomberg, reporting that the country joins Mexico, Ireland and the U.K. in selling debt that matures after more than a century. Ultra-long-term […]

By Staff |June 19, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Were they right? This PM’s ‘not loading up on bonds’

Until 2018, it may be best to underweight bonds and hold more cash.

By Katie Keir |May 1, 2017

5 min read

Economic Indicators

The trouble with corporate bonds issued in foreign currencies

A depreciating loonie won't help the lack of investment spending by Canadian business.

By Staff |April 11, 2017

1 min read

Industry

CoPower issuing more green bonds

In a release, CoPower Inc. says the first tranche of its $20-million issuance of green bonds is now available to individual investors.

By Staff |March 3, 2017

1 min read

Industry

Would you buy 100-year government bonds?

Last week, the U.S. Treasury secretary hinted he's considering issuing government debt with maturities of as long as 100 years.

By Staff |February 27, 2017

2 min read

Market Insights

Hedge funds beat stocks and bonds over 1, 3 and 5 years

Hedge funds outperformed stocks and bonds on a risk-adjusted basis in 2016, producing net gains of about US$120 billion net of fees, estimates the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) and data provider Preqin. Read: Hedge funds gained in December Risk-adjusted outperformance is highly valued in investments since it reflects volatility as well as net returns. […]

By Staff |January 25, 2017

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