Investments

Whither the equity risk premium

Amidst roiling equity markets, many have said the days of the equity risk premium are over; however, according to Roger Ibbotson, it’s not only alive and well, but there are also new risk premia that investors must consider to capture opportunities in today’s markets.

By Caroline Cakebread |April 9, 2012

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How commodities can juice bond returns

Natural resource-driven countries are going to benefit from an expanding global economy and so too will their currencies. As the currencies rise, bondholders get a boost.

April 5, 2012

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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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