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Market Insights
More ups and downs change investor behaviour for the better
By Staff |April 30, 2018
3 min read
Economic Indicators
Be prepared for an “increasingly volatile bull market”
By Sharon Ho |April 26, 2018
Cryptocurrencies continue to post big market gains, and may continue to do so—at least for now. “Current market activity indicates that the major cryptocurrencies are set for another considerable surge in prices gains in the near future,” says Nigel Green, founder and CEO of deVere Group, in a release. The rally is fuelled by several […]
By Staff |April 25, 2018
1 min read
Insights on U.S. markets
4 min read
Industry
A look at infrastructure equity, real estate equity and real asset debt
By Katie Keir |April 24, 2018
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. (RBC GAM) has made changes to the risk ratings of certain ETFs. These changes will be reflected in the prospectus updates filed for these ETFs on or about April 25. Read: Where bearish advisors can look for opportunity Risk rating increases Risk rating decreases The changes are based on the […]
By Staff |April 23, 2018
As rates rise globally, bond investors must be vigilant and measured
2 min read
Rising U.S. yields, stabilizing emerging markets and diverging global monetary policies present opportunities for investors
April 19, 2018
Inflows to international ETFs in the first quarter of 2018 totalled more than $2 million, according to National Bank Financial. In particular, emerging markets represent the biggest investment opportunity in Q2 for advisors, says Steve Hawkins, president and co-CEO of Horizons ETFs, in a release. “Especially as Canadian and U.S. equities remain somewhat volatile compared […]
By Staff |April 18, 2018
Recent remarks on the economy from the Bank of Canada (BoC) potentially provide insight for investors. Read: BoC holds key rate, cites moderate growth In its latest monetary policy report, the BoC says growth in investment spending by businesses will likely be “particularly robust” in the service and IT sectors. In fact, IT was the […]
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