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Why Use a Strip Bond ETF?
Barry Gordon admits he was surprised when he first read Justin Bender’s entry in First Asset’s Search for Canada's Next Top ETF contest, which I intro [...]
A New ETF of Strip Bonds
Back in February I asked readers to share their ideas for new ETFs that might fill gaps in the current marketplace. The idea for that blog post came f [...]
Does Dollar-Cost Averaging Work?
Many readers were surprised when I answered a recent Ask the Spud question by suggesting you’re usually better off investing a lump sum rather than us [...]
Ask the Spud: Should I Buy In Now?
I’ve just inherited a six-figure sum and am interested in investing using the Couch Potato approach. What is your opinion on entering the market now, [...]
Bond Options for the Socially Responsible
Most discussions about socially responsible investing (SRI) seem to revolve around stocks. If you’re an index investor with an interest in SRI, there [...]
Equity Index Funds for the Socially Responsible
Last week I shared my interview with Timothy Nash, president of Strategic Sustainable Investments, the blogger behind The Sustainable Economist, and a [...]
More on Socially Responsible Index Investing
Here’s part two of my conversation with Timothy Nash, president of Strategic Sustainable Investments and the blogger behind The Sustainable Economist. [...]
Can Couch Potatoes Be Socially Responsible?
In my latest MoneySense column, I explored whether socially responsible investing is compatible with the Couch Potato strategy. If you’re not familiar [...]
ETF Dividend Dates Explained
[Note: In September 2017, the Canadian and U.S. markets began using a two-dat settlement period, rather than three. The information in this post needs [...]
Are Investors Really This Clueless?
Franklin Templeton recently released its 2013 Global Investor Sentiment Survey, which polled 9,518 people from 19 countries. The survey found that 81% [...]
