Dennis Mitchell

Decorative pattern

Income trusts beyond 2011

Canada is in the midst of a bull market in yield securities. Retail and institutional investors alike are clamouring for securities generating and paying a steady cash flow. The demographics of this country provide strong evidence of why the demand for yield has seemingly accelerated in recent years.

By Dennis Mitchell | February 24, 2011

9 min read

Decorative pattern

Income trusts beyond 2011

Canada is in the midst of a bull market in yield securities. Retail and institutional investors alike are clamouring for securities generating and paying a steady cash flow. The demographics of this country provide strong evidence of why the demand for yield has seemingly accelerated in recent years.

By Dennis Mitchell | January 1, 2011

9 min read

Decorative pattern

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REITs make a comeback

The aftermath of the Great Recession has seen the rise of income-generating securities as the investment of choice. Whether it’s bonds, convertible debentures, preferreds or high-yield equities, investors are gravitating towards income for safety, stability and returns.

By Dennis Mitchell | September 1, 2010

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