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Start 2012 off right

Over the next five years, dollar and variety stores are expected to perform well by targeting low-income households and thrifty customers. Competition will challenge the industry, but consumers will rely on the stores for inexpensive discretionary purchases.

By Chip Brian |January 1, 2012

3 min read

Tax-loss harvesting deadline looming

Low turnover and in-kind transfers have made ETFs popular with tax-conscious investors and their advisors. Choosing an ETF over a mutual fund generally provides immediate cost and tax savings, but there are additional ways to enhance aftertax returns using ETFs.

By Ioulia Tretiakova |December 22, 2011

2 min read

Fiera Sceptre JV to offer real estate investment services

Fiera Sceptre has announced the creation of a joint venture with Axia Investments to offer unique national real estate fund vehicles and segregated account management services to investors.

By Staff |December 15, 2011

1 min read

BlackRock rolls out new income ETF

BlackRock Asset Management has announced the launch of the iShares DEX Floating Rate Note Index Fund, which seeks to generate income and limit potential interest rate risk by investing in a regularly rebalanced portfolio of floating-rate bonds.

By Staff |December 12, 2011

1 min read