Market Insights

Taking advantage of the fear premium

When it comes to investing, the adage “If it’s in the press, it’s in the price” rings true. The market, often praised as a stable, distinct entity, is made of those who participate in it—when investors react, so too does the market.

April 4, 2012

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Horizons launches first inverse VIX ETF

Horizons Exchange Traded Funds has announced plans to launch the Horizons BetaPro S&P 500 VIX Short-Term Futures Inverse ETF, which began trading today on the TSX. It’s Canada’s first Inverse volatility ETF.

By Staff |April 4, 2012

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Equity funds struggle but remain positive

Despite lackluster performance in March, the majority of equity funds in Canada posted gains for the first quarter of 2012, according to preliminary performance numbers released today by Morningstar Canada.

April 3, 2012

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Deception of a different kind

When companies use accounting to make profits look bad

April 1, 2012

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