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A: Plaza Retail REIT, $4.19, symbol PLZ.UN on Toronto (Units outstanding: 102.6 million; Market cap: $433.2 million; www.plaza.ca), is retail focused, with interests in 285 properties across Canada and comprising 8.2 million square feet of leasable area....
A: CI Financial, $21.59, symbol CIX on Toronto (Shares outstanding: 238.6 million; Market cap: $5.2 billion; www.cifinancial.com), is the fourth largest mutual fund company in Canada....
Gut reactions to U.S. political developments play an enormous role in stock-market sentiment these days—more than any time since the 1930s. Some Republicans think President Trump is sure to keep the U.S. economy growing nicely for years to come, assuming he wins a second term....
Invest in the top Canadian dividend-paying stocks, and boost your portfolio returns for more income in your retirement
Good Canadian stocks to buy are most often blue-chip stocks with a history of stability, dividend payments, and a well-established business
It’s a rare investor who makes enough profit from long-term currency investing activities to compensate for the risk involved.
The U.S. equity markets and the U.S. dollar have been star performers for the past decade. However, there are signs that their dominance may be ending.
The U.S. economy makes up about 25% of the global economy, while its equity markets represent 56% of the global total....
The U.S. economy makes up about 25% of the global economy, while its equity markets represent 56% of the global total....
Cash can be a useful asset in a balanced portfolio, although the very low-interest rates of the last decade greatly diminished the attractiveness of that strategy. Nevertheless, many investors will hold a portion of their portfolios in cash to cover emergency expenses or to take advantage of market opportunities as they arise.
Cash has provided reasonable returns over the long term....
Fund providers in Canada and the U.S. continue to actively introduce new ETFs. This month we highlight three recent additions.
Bank of Montreal (BMO) recently launched three asset allocation ETFs that invest in other BMO ETFs.
Each of the three ETFs acts as “fund of funds,” with its low 0.20% MER factoring out the underlying fees of its component funds.
BMO CONSERVATIVE ETF $31.31 (Toronto symbol ZCON) is designed to provide income and moderate long-term capital appreciation by investing in global equity and fixed-income ETFs....
Bank of Montreal (BMO) recently launched three asset allocation ETFs that invest in other BMO ETFs.
Each of the three ETFs acts as “fund of funds,” with its low 0.20% MER factoring out the underlying fees of its component funds.
BMO CONSERVATIVE ETF $31.31 (Toronto symbol ZCON) is designed to provide income and moderate long-term capital appreciation by investing in global equity and fixed-income ETFs....
Malaysia has an steady track record of economic growth and ranks as one of the most competitive nations among the emerging markets. Its stock market performance remains weak. However, greater political certainty following the the country’s 2018 election should help drive stock market growth....