Investments

Foreigners park their funds in Canada

Canada continues to be a favourite parking spot for nervous money. Foreign investors acquired $9.5 billion worth of Canadian securities in October, according to a Statistics Canada report. Those flocking to Canada are largely taking refuge in Canadian bonds and stocks. The report said non-resident investors added $7.8 billion worth of Canadian bonds to their […]

By Vikram Barhat |December 16, 2010

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AlphaPro Fiera bond fund to convert to ETF

AlphaPro Management has announced the Horizons AlphaPro Fiera Tactical Bond Fund will convert into an open-end exchange traded fund and be renamed the Horizons AlphaPro Tactical Bond ETF, effective the close of business on December 31, 2010.

By Staff |December 15, 2010

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Managers increasingly bullish on stocks

Investment managers expect 2010 will end on a high note, which should continue into 2011, according to Russell Investments' quarterly survey.

By Steven Lamb |December 15, 2010

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UBS expands risk appetite

Despite a broad rebound in markets during 2010, UBS has opted to extend its preference for risk assets by shifting back to an overweight in equities and retaining an overweight in credit within fixed income.

By Staff |December 14, 2010

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