Investments

Will you invest in horse sperm?

Tired of bonds that pay peanuts, investors are turning to Charlie Brown merchandise. And some asset-backed securities involving horses. The current push from investor will likely turn these exotic asset-backed securities, made from shipping containers to timeshares and pizza restaurant profits, one of the most sought-after on Wall Street, reports FT.com. These securities are created […]

By Staff |March 15, 2013

1 min read

How to use active investing to outperform

Even if an investor acknowledges that investing in an ETF involves risk, the next question is whether there is adequate reward, and whether the approach is optimal.

By Andrea Horan |March 7, 2013

3 min read

Investment solutions for business owners

Editor’s note: This article is from 2013. For 2017 information, read our article, “Salary or dividends: Which is better for business owners?” There are nearly 2.5 million businesses in Canada, according to Industry Canada. A large portion of them are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operated as corporations with one or a few shareholders. These […]

By Francois Bernier |March 7, 2013

7 min read

Bust these 3 equity myths

Investors have three market misconceptions.

By Dean DiSpalatro |March 7, 2013

2 min read