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Prepare clients for a market correction

Stocks are no longer inexpensive, so you should show clients how you’ll handle a correction.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |June 4, 2015

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FTSE Russell to include China A-shares on global benchmarks

China’s restrictions on foreign investment have made it difficult to access China A-shares—stocks that trade on mainland exchanges. These hurdles have been a key reason for FTSE Russell’s exclusion of these stocks from its global benchmarks.

By Staff |May 28, 2015

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Sleep Country reportedly planning IPO

Sleep Country is reportedly planning an IPO, according to a Bloomberg report.

By Staff |May 26, 2015

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Look to low-vol for long-term returns

Instead of worrying about short-term noise in the market, investors should focus on long-term outcomes.

By Jacqueline Louie |May 8, 2015

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Active managers still lag index: SPIVA Scorecard

How did Canadian active managers do last year? The S&P Indices Versus Active Funds (SPIVA) Scorecard, which tracks the performance of actively managed funds against their relevant S&P benchmarks, suggests most managers continue to lag the index.

By Staff |April 16, 2015

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Advisors and clients bearish heading into Q2

Following the increase in bullish sentiment on gold prices, investors also showed increased bullishness for silver bullion, moving to 41% from 36% last quarter. The majority of advisors were neutral on silver, at 43%.

By Staff |April 16, 2015

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Stock market

Prepare clients for a market correction

FTSE Russell to include China A-shares on global benchmarks

Sleep Country reportedly planning IPO

Look to low-vol for long-term returns

Active managers still lag index: SPIVA Scorecard

Advisors and clients bearish heading into Q2

Oil downturn creates opportunity

SEC wants prop traders to join securities associations

Buying small caps? Watch these 3 sectors

Yuan beats loonie as world’s fifth-most-used currency