Fixed income

Equities fuel 9.3% return for Quebec pension fund manager in 2017

Quebec’s Caisse de dépôt pension fund manager has released its financial results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017. The annualized weighted average return on its clients’ funds is 9.3% for 2017, and 10.2% over a period of five years. In 2017 net investment results were $24.6 billion. Net deposits totalled $3.2 billion. Over five […]

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |February 21, 2018

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Economic Indicators

How U.S. tax reform affects leveraged buyouts

A look at how U.S. tax reform will affect leveraged companies

By Mark Burgess |February 20, 2018

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Industry

Foreign investors flocked to Canada in 2017: National Bank

A look at what those investors bought and avoided last year

By Staff |February 16, 2018

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Industry

Fixes for fixed income as rates rise

These reallocation strategies can help reduce a portfolio’s sensitivity to rising rates

February 13, 2018

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Fixed income investors don’t fear inflation: study

Fixed income investors might be taken by surprise if inflation rears its head this year. That’s because an Invesco study finds that 58% of fixed income investors interviewed aren’t concerned about rising inflation. Although most believe the global economy is on the path to recovery (again, 58%), those interviewed say the recovery isn’t via the […]

By Staff |January 29, 2018

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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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Where to watch U.S. corporates

If you’re looking for U.S. tax cuts to contribute to market outperformance, you might be disappointed, as valuations are already high. Read: U.S. tax changes and market valuations See how Trump’s tax bill has affected two big banks Still, taking a close look at how tax changes affect U.S. corporates could pay off. “Investors need […]

By Staff |January 17, 2018

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Fixed income

Equities fuel 9.3% return for Quebec pension fund manager in 2017

How U.S. tax reform affects leveraged buyouts

Foreign investors flocked to Canada in 2017: National Bank

Fixes for fixed income as rates rise

The case for high-yield bonds amid rising rates

IIROC seeking nominations for fixed income committee

Are fixed income fears unfounded?

Fixed income investors don’t fear inflation: study

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

Where to watch U.S. corporates