Investments

Harvest Portfolios Group launches 2 ETFs

Harvest Portfolios Group Inc. has launched two new ETFs: Harvest Global Resource Leaders ETF (Class A) and Harvest U.S. Bank Leaders Income ETF (Classes A and U). They started trading today on the TSX. Harvest Global Resource Leaders ETF aims to provide unit holders with quarterly cash distributions and the opportunity for capital appreciation. To […]

By Staff |February 5, 2018

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Market Insights

Is the bull run over for U.S. equities?

With rising bond yields, the pressure is on

By Staff |February 5, 2018

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Industry

Is it time to temper outsized risk appetites?

Evidence suggests both you and your clients might be too bullish

By Staff |February 2, 2018

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Economic Indicators

‘Party is not over yet’ for Canada’s unemployment rate: report

What to look for in the economic calendar, in Canada and U.S.

By Staff |February 2, 2018

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Vanguard launches 3 ETFs

Three new Vanguard Investments Canada ETFs began trading on the TSX Thursday. The Vanguard Conservative ETF Portfolio (TSX:VCNS) seeks to provide a combination of income and moderate long-term capital growth by investing in equity and fixed income securities with a strategic allocation of 40% equities and 60% fixed income. The Vanguard Balanced ETF Portfolio (TSX:VBAL) […]

By Staff |February 1, 2018

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Why the energy sector can withstand NAFTA

NAFTA negotiations took a more positive tone recently, but if the trade agreement were to go sideways, the Canadian energy sector would see little impact, says a commodity note from Scotiabank. In fact, the sector might see a benefit. Read: Why this PM is overweight energy for 2018 To explain why, the authors first note […]

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Fund news from BMO, Franklin Templeton and RBC

BMO Investments has appointed a subadvisor for the following: Effective on or about January 31, 2018: BMO Asset Management remains the funds’ portfolio manager. New funds from Franklin Templeton Franklin Templeton Investments Canada has two new smart beta ETFs: The firm also has a new actively managed ETF: RBC launches six funds RBC Global Asset […]

By Staff |January 29, 2018

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Mackenzie Investments launches ETF portfolios

Mackenzie Investments has launched Mackenzie ETF Portfolios—five portfolios that provide access to the the firm’s ETFs. Read: Continued growth expected for ETFs: report Each portfolio has the ability to invest in a full spectrum of Mackenzie’s active, strategic beta and traditional index ETFs. The portfolios use strategic and tactical asset allocation along with active currency […]

By Staff |January 29, 2018

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Investments

Harvest Portfolios Group launches 2 ETFs

Is the bull run over for U.S. equities?

Is it time to temper outsized risk appetites?

‘Party is not over yet’ for Canada’s unemployment rate: report

Vanguard launches 3 ETFs

Are fixed income fears unfounded?

Why the energy sector can withstand NAFTA

ETF markets hit record highs: report

Fund news from BMO, Franklin Templeton and RBC

Mackenzie Investments launches ETF portfolios