Investments

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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Are fixed income fears unfounded?

When interest rates rise, there’s still a place for fixed income in balanced portfolios

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 […]

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |January 31, 2018

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ETF markets hit record highs: report

The Canadian ETF market had a record 2017, with total AUM reaching C$145 billion and inflows of C$26 billion.

By Staff |January 30, 2018

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