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Franklin Templeton introduces target return fund that manages volatility

Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. has launched the Franklin Target Return Fund, which aims to meet clear return targets while keeping overall volatility within a specific range. The portfolio team seeks to diversify risk by focusing on growth, defensive and stable investments. Read: Were they right? Geopolitical fears derail market call “With the Target Return Fund, […]

By Staff |May 15, 2017

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Invesco adds new series to senior loan index ETF

Invesco has added two additional series to its PowerShares Senior Loan Index ETF.

By Staff |May 11, 2017

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Fidelity Investments launches multi-sector bond fund

Fidelity Investments Canada has launched Fidelity Multi-Sector Bond Fund, managed by portfolio managers Jeff Moore and Michael Plage. Read: Those bond funds are doing just fine The fund invests across multiple fixed-income sectors, including government bonds, corporate bonds, high-yield bonds and floating-rate debt securities. The fund aims to provide a steady flow of income and […]

By Staff |May 10, 2017

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Desjardins launches multifactor-controlled volatility ETF

Desjardins Global Asset Management Inc. has launched a new ETF in the multifactor-controlled volatility category. The Desjardins Developed ex-USA ex-Canada Multifactor-Controlled Volatility ETF has closed the initial offering of units, and those units begin trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today. The fund seeks to replicate, to the extent reasonably possible and before fees and […]

By Staff |May 3, 2017

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