Investments

Market Insights

Why volatility shouldn’t scare investors—and what should

Insights on U.S. markets

By Staff |April 25, 2018

4 min read

Industry

Primer on real assets risk

A look at infrastructure equity, real estate equity and real asset debt

By Katie Keir |April 24, 2018

4 min read

Industry

RBC GAM makes changes to ETF risk ratings

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

1 min read

Market Insights

Market moves that capitalize on rising rates

As rates rise globally, bond investors must be vigilant and measured

By Staff |April 23, 2018

2 min read

Economic Indicators

How to rise above rising rates

Rising U.S. yields, stabilizing emerging markets and diverging global monetary policies present opportunities for investors

April 19, 2018

3 min read

Market Insights

Where bearish advisors can look for opportunity

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

3 min read

Market Insights

What investors can learn from Q1 results

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 […]

By Staff |April 18, 2018

3 min read

Economic Indicators