Equities

Economic Indicators

An equity shortfall on way?

The McKinsey Global Institute found as aging investors move to balanced portfolios, few will own equities.

By Staff |September 12, 2012

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Market Insights

Persuade boomers to buy equities

Interest rates are low, the stock market is volatile, and inflation is strong. As a result, boomers face many threats when it comes to their investments.

By Melissa Shin |September 10, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Why to buy dividend stocks now

Now’s the best time to be in dividend-yielding equities, says Barry Morrison, a manager of the Renaissance Millennium High Income Fund and CEO of Morrison Williams.

By Melissa Shin |September 4, 2012

2 min read

Industry

FTI gets $1.2 billion Canadian equity mandate

Bissett Investment Management, part of Franklin Templeton Investments Corp., will manage $1.2 billion in a Canadian equity mandate for MD Physician Services Inc. (MD). Bissett’s chief investment officer and portfolio manager Garey Aitken, and director of equity research and portfolio manager Tim Caulfield will co-manage. Read: Franklin Templeton signals entry into active ETF space “We […]

By Staff |August 28, 2012

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Vik’s Pick: Find returns in sideways markets

As the Bank of Canada’s latest monetary policy report indicates, we’re in a period of extended anemic growth and low interest rates. That means money managers have to come up with investment strategies that will help investors weather this storm.

By Vikram Barhat |August 21, 2012

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BlackRock Canada launches U.S. equity fund

BlackRock Asset Management Canada has launched an iShares U.S. high dividend equity index fund (XHD) in the Canadian marketplace. The fund will provide access to dividend-paying U.S. companies, and begins trading on the TSX today. “Higher-yield equities are top of mind for many investors,” says Mary Anne Wiley, managing director and head of iShares. “[Recent […]

By Staff |August 20, 2012

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Invest in boring companies

Forget the leading edge. When it comes to investing, predictable companies will produce better returns, says David Winters, CEO of Wintergreen Advisors in Milwaukee, WI, and manager of the Renaissance Global Markets Fund.

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NEI Investments launches 2 Canadian funds

NEI Investments has launched two funds: the Northwest Macro Canadian Asset Allocation Fund, Northwest Macro Canadian Equity Fund and Northwest Macro Canadian Equity Corporate Class. Both funds offer a wide allocation range between equities and fixed income, as well as exposure to gold and derivative strategies that help manage risk. These funds will be managed […]

By Staff |July 11, 2012

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Equities

An equity shortfall on way?

Persuade boomers to buy equities

Why to buy dividend stocks now

FTI gets $1.2 billion Canadian equity mandate

Vik’s Pick: Find returns in sideways markets

BlackRock Canada launches U.S. equity fund

Indian firm accuses researchers of extortion

Where to find global growth

Invest in boring companies

NEI Investments launches 2 Canadian funds