Volatility

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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

Market Insights

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

Advisor's Edge

Is it time to nix the VIX?

The oft-quoted fear index is widely misunderstood

By Al and Mark Rosen |February 17, 2018

3 min read

Market Insights

Is the worst of stock market turmoil over?

Find out with this Q&A

By Stan Choe and Alex Veiga, The Associated Press |February 14, 2018

4 min read

Planning and Advice

As markets drop, here’s how advisors are communicating

Countering the alarming headlines as volatility returns

February 6, 2018

5 min read

Market Insights

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

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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

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Robo-advisors trying to build trust for likely market correction

With stock markets trading at or near all-time highs, an increasingly likely market correction means newer investors, like millennials, might unwisely pull their investments when the going gets tough. To avoid that scenario, robo-advisors are working at educating clients to remain focused on their plans through market ups and downs. At Wealthsimple, for instance, a […]

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |March 6, 2017

3 min read

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