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Horizons names sub-advisor of dividend ETF

Guardian Capital is the new sub-advisor for the Horizons Dividend ETF, says AlphaPro Management and Horizons ETFs. The fund trades on the TSX under the ticker symbols HAL and HAL.A, and its investment objective is to seek long-term total returns consisting of regular dividend income and modest long-term capital growth. It invests primarily in equity […]

By Staff |August 13, 2012

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Half of Canadians don’t have emergency savings: CIBC

Almost half of Canadians (45%) don’t have an emergency savings fund, meaning an unexpected expense could have them dipping into RRSPs or taking on debt, finds a CIBC poll. Read: How to protect emergency savings Additional findings include: “For younger Canadians who are just starting out financially, building an emergency fund should be a priority, […]

By Staff |August 13, 2012

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Help small businesses through big issues

Canadians are supporting local small business owners, suggesting their confidence in them may be increasing. However, the same can’t be said for the group themselves.

By Staff |August 13, 2012

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Do you manage too many products?

Do you know the number of products you manage? Many advisors don’t. Current research finds the average planner's book has more than 400 individual positions, when they should closer to 30.

By Keith Pangretitsch |August 13, 2012

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