Investments

How to buy art

Art purchases aren’t just for show; they’re also a solid investment to pass on to future generations. Help clients start a collection with these tips.

By Vikram Barhat |August 24, 2012

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PowerShares launches ETF

PowerShares Tactical Bond (PTB) is a new diversified fixed-income ETF that provides income and capital growth. PTB invests in a mix of Canadian government, investment-grade corporate and real return bonds, and U.S. high-yield corporate bonds. It employs tactical shifts to take advantage of market opportunities while protecting capital during down turns. “PTB provides the opportunity […]

By Staff |August 24, 2012

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Tech start-ups struggling

Since Facebook’s flop this spring, the tech IPO market has collapsed. By June, not a single company had ventured to go public, compared to 19 IPOs posted by June of last year. Instead, as many as 14 offerings were withdrawn or delayed, says Dealogic. These included Tria Beauty, maker of laser hair removal devices, and […]

August 23, 2012

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Beware the group RESP

A Toronto couple was dealing with the death of their one-year-old daughter when they were hit with yet more shocking news; the group RESP they’d invested in for her would only refund 10% of their money.

By Staff |August 22, 2012

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