Investments

Pattern of failure

The courts of Canada made it clear you’re on your own when it comes to protecting yourself from accounting chicanery. Last month, three Nortel executives were found not guilty of cooking the books back in 2003 when the company reported an unexpected reversal of red ink. The Crown alleged the men had used loose accounting […]

February 12, 2013

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Switch from defence to offence

Investors have been far too cautious and need to venture into riskier sectors, such as financials or basic materials.

By Vikram Barhat |February 12, 2013

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Lowest-cost ETF surpasses $1 billion in assets

Tthe Horizons S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF (HXT) has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management.

By Staff |February 11, 2013

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Why to invest in gold

Investors should be enthusiastic about gold and gold-mining equities, says Doug Groh, portfolio manager and senior research analyst at Tocqueville Asset Management in New York. He revealed his predictions for the sector at the IMCA New York Consultants Conference, while also discussing how to help clients approach gold investing. He says, “[Investors] recognize the sector […]

February 8, 2013

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