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The psychology of investing

Don’t let clients buy or sell for emotional reasons.

By Susy Abbondi |February 6, 2013

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Dollar-cost averaging keeps emotion in check

Dollar-cost averaging (DCA) helps investors through market swings and lowers long-term costs, says BMO InvestorLine. DCA involves investing a fixed amount of money on a regular basis – whether the market is up or down – over a specific period of time. As a result, an investor buys fewer shares when prices are high and […]

By Staff |February 1, 2013

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Economic Indicators

U.S. investors more confident

The U.S. Vix index, which tracks investor expectations towards market volatility, has tumbled to a five-and-a-half year low, reports ft.com. This means investors may be less fearful, and more confident in their options. The low Vix also reflects the fact that central banks are seen as backstopping financial markets, lessening demand for downside protection, added […]

By Wire services |January 10, 2013

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Why investors should be optimistic about 2013

Last year was a hard one for investors. But with 2012 behind us, here are some reasons investors can be optimistic this year.

By Staff |January 8, 2013

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