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AGF Investments has announced the AGF Global Aggregate Bond Fund is now available to retail and institutional investors, well ahead of the scheduled launch date of July 15, 2010. The fund is managed by Jean Charbonneau and Tom Nakamura, with assets invested in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade debt securities of governments, corporations and other […]

By Staff |June 15, 2010

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Investors keeping their options open

An increasing number of Canadian investors prefer not to limit their investments with just one firm, despite showing a marked increase in overall satisfaction with the quality of services received. According to a report by J.D. Power and Associates, investor satisfaction has increased considerably from 2009 as the market recovered, but investors are exercising caution […]

By Vikram Barhat |June 15, 2010

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Financial planning proves its value: FPSC

The value of financial planning gets yet another stamp of approval. Investors with financial plans feel better prepared to deal with difficult economic times and better equipped to attain a wide spectrum of life goals, according to a study conducted by Financial Planning Standards Council (FPSC). The study notes that Canadians engaged in comprehensive, integrated […]

By Vikram Barhat |June 15, 2010

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Understanding behavioral finance

The field of behavioral finance has exploded over the past few years, making it a go-to topic for education providers. While the human brain may be endowed with an amazing capacity for abstract, rational thought, it is often betrayed by our primitive emotions of fears and greed. So how does one become a star investor? […]

By Steven Lamb |June 14, 2010

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