Investments

ETFs allow advisors to diversify

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have had the most profound impact on personal investing since the introduction of the modern mutual fund in 1924. To the myriad strengths that drove mutual funds to growth – diversification, professional management and shared expenses – ETFs have added low costs, transparency, market access throughout the trading day, and tax efficiency. […]

By Mark Yamada |October 1, 2009

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This client took your advice

One of the best parts of this job is the complimentary advice I’ve received from readers like you. I’d like to share some of the philosophies that have truly made a difference for me—especially given the current downturn. 1. You can’t have it all. Decide what is truly important to you. When my husband and […]

By Deanne Gage |October 1, 2009

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Market numbers: October 1, 2009

The Toronto stock market could open lower this morning, as world markets are undercut by Wednesday’s poor economic news out of the U.S.. (The Canadian Press) North American markets Back to Top Dow Jones 9,712.28 -29.92 or -0.31% +10.66% S&P 500 1,057.08 -3.53 or -0.33% +17.03% NASDAQ 2,122.42 -1.62 or -0.08% +34.58% TSX Composite 11,394.96 […]

By Staff |October 1, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: October 1, 2009

North American stock markets kicked off fourth-quarter trading with a bad stumble Thursday as the latest batch of American economic data revived doubts about the strength of an economic rebound. The S&P/TSX composite index was hit particularly hard by a sharp selloff in the mining and energy sectors and tumbled 323.2 points or 2.84% to […]

By Staff |October 1, 2009

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