Investments

Advisor's Edge

Problems with backtesting investment performance

Why results can be misleading

By Al and Mark Rosen |January 25, 2018

4 min read

Market Insights

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

2 min read

Industry

Global venture capital investment hits decade high: report

The final quarter of 2017 saw US$46 billion in venture capital investment globally.

By Staff |January 16, 2018

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Industry

BMO SmartFolio reduces account minimum by 80%

Further, clients no longer have to pay the minimum account fee of $60 per year.

By Staff |January 16, 2018

1 min read

Aphria stands by U.S. assets in changing regulatory environment

Licensed marijuana producer Aphria Inc. says it stands by its decision to invest south of the border, despite a recent U.S. cannabis crackdown and a warning from Canada’s biggest exchange operator that cross-border pot firms could face a delisting. The comment from Aphria’s CEO Vic Neufeld comes less than a week after U.S. Attorney General […]

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Your 2018 inside scoop: outlook roundup

The question on everyone’s mind is: can the markets sustain their 2017 performance in 2018? Read: Synchronized global growth favours equities, but risks lie in wait Certainly, it’s been “a drama-free, banner year for equities,” says BMO chief economist Douglas Porter in an economics report. “The S&P 500 never saw so much as a 3% […]

By Staff |December 20, 2017

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