Volatility

Market Insights

Highlights from high-yield credit

Reflections on key themes in the bond market last year

January 9, 2019

2 min read

Economic Indicators

How the BoC views the yield curve

In a speech Thursday, governor Poloz addressed market volatility and risks to the financial system

December 6, 2018

3 min read

Market Insights

How oil and other factors are weighing on markets

What's contributing to greater volatility now and into 2019

By Staff |November 19, 2018

3 min read

Industry

Ways to deal with bond market volatility

As U.S. yields have risen, active management has been key

By Sharon Ho |November 12, 2018

2 min read

When the expansion will end—and how to protect portfolios

Though market volatility in early February motivated plenty of speculation about the cycle’s end, some are willing to put their fears to rest. “Don’t fear the recession reaper this year,” says BMO senior economist Sal Guatieri, in a weekly financial digest. However, at the same time, he has a warning: “Investors would be wise to […]

By Staff |February 26, 2018

4 min read

Why the TSX can’t catch up

TSX performance relative to other markets hasn’t been impressive, and January results could prove especially disappointing. “The performance gap of nearly 7% between the TSX and the S&P 500 so far in this young year leaves Toronto on pace for its deepest monthly underperformance in more than 15 years,” says BMO chief economist Douglas Porter, […]

By Staff |January 29, 2018

3 min read

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

1 min read

Volatility

Highlights from high-yield credit

How the BoC views the yield curve

How oil and other factors are weighing on markets

Ways to deal with bond market volatility

When the expansion will end—and how to protect portfolios

Is it time to nix the VIX?

Is the worst of stock market turmoil over?

As markets drop, here’s how advisors are communicating

Why the TSX can’t catch up

Franklin Templeton introduces target return fund that manages volatility