Investments

3 ways to solve the share buyback riddle

When a company announces a stock buyback, take a closer look at what’s behind the decision. Other than the usual rhetoric of returning the company’s wealth to shareholders, there are many less altruistic reasons like improving balance sheet ratios or fending off corporate takeovers.

By Susy Abbondi |September 30, 2013

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Canadian equity stronger than it appears

The national equity market is resilient.

By Jessica Bruno |September 26, 2013

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UK firm wants crackdown on index clones

British investors could have saved £3 billion in fees over the past five years had they invested in low-cost passive funds instead of closet index funds, reports FT.

By Staff |September 25, 2013

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Maximize emerging markets exposure

Emerging markets offer attractive investment opportunities.

By Staff |September 25, 2013

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