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The easy way to calculate ACB for ETFs

Calculating ACB can be tedious and time-consuming, but there’s a much simpler way.

By Staff |April 4, 2013

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BlackRock launches 2 new ETFs

BlackRock Canada announced its iShares business will launch two global sector ETFs in the Canadian marketplace. The iShares S&P Global Industrials Index Fund (CAD-Hedged) (XGI) and iShares S&P Global Consumer Discretionary Index Fund (CAD-Hedged) (XCD) will begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today. They will also be available to Sun Life Global Investments within […]

By Staff |April 2, 2013

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BMO changes objectives of two ETFs

BMO Asset Management Inc. (BMO Asset Management) today announced that changes to the investment objectives of certain BMO Exchange Traded Funds (BMO ETFs) were approved at a special meeting of unitholders.

By Staff |March 28, 2013

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Corporate-class, ETFs still tax efficient after budget

It’s going to be more difficult to save tax.

By Melissa Shin |March 28, 2013

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BMO launches new ETFs

BMO today introduced seven Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The new equity and fixed-income ETFs will allow investors to adjust the risk/return characteristics of their portfolio, as well as adapt their portfolio to changing market conditions. “These additions to our ETF lineup can help investors construct their portfolios more effectively,” says Kevin Gopaul, chief investment officer […]

By Staff |March 27, 2013

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First Trust Portfolios to launch five ETFs

First Trust Portfolios Canada Co., an affiliate of U.S.-registered First Trust Portfolios L.P., is set to launch its first suite of Canadian-domiciled ETFs. The company has filed a preliminary prospectus, still subject to completion or amendment, with the securities regulatory authorities in Canada for five ETFs. Read: ETFs fit the bill for fixed-income allocation The […]

By Staff |March 20, 2013

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Schwab stirs up new ETF price war

Barely months after slashing its management expense ratio (MER), ETF provider Schwab has reignited the ETF price war with a further reduction, reports FT.com. With its latest round of ratio cut, the MER on its U.S. small-cap funds falls to 8%, keeping it cheaper than 10% on rival Vanguard’s small-cap fund. Read: ETF price wars […]

By Staff |March 13, 2013

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ETFs

The easy way to calculate ACB for ETFs

BlackRock launches 2 new ETFs

BMO changes objectives of two ETFs

Corporate-class, ETFs still tax efficient after budget

Is smart beta smarter?

BMO launches new ETFs

First Trust Portfolios to launch five ETFs

Help clients get U.S. exposure

Schwab stirs up new ETF price war

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