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Understanding Floating-Rate Notes
By now every serious investor understands the consequences rising interest rates will have on bond portfolios. For more than four years we’ve been rem [...]
The Power of Simple Portfolios
Carl Richards, author of The Behavior Gap, wrote an insightful article in February called Why We Fear Simple Money Solutions. “People say they want th [...]
When You Can Ignore Tracking Error
In Monday’s post, I reviewed the major factors that contribute to an index fund’s tracking error. Here are some other things to consider when you’re c [...]
What Causes an ETF’s Tracking Error?
Last week I explained the importance of monitoring an ETF’s tracking error, which is the difference between a fund’s actual performance and the return [...]
How Well Does Your ETF Track Its Index?
The ideal index fund would deliver the precise return of its benchmark, but we all know that’s not realistic. ETFs and index funds may be cheap but th [...]
New iShares ETFs Give Canadians the World
In an era when ETFs are becoming increasingly narrow and specialized, the new iShares funds launched this week were a pleasant surprise. Granted, they [...]
Why You Should Avoid DRIPs in Taxable Accounts
Last week’s post about calculating your adjusted cost base with ETFs drew some interesting comments. It’s clear that many DIY investors who use non-re [...]
Calculating Your Adjusted Cost Base With ETFs
Being a DIY investor is easy when all your accounts are tax-deferred. As the April 30 tax deadline approaches, pretty much all you need to do is gathe [...]
How the 2013 Budget Will Affect ETFs
The federal budget on March 21 included a proposal to put an end to investment funds that “seek to reduce tax by converting, through the use of deriva [...]
Canadian Couch Potato Threatened By Legal Action
[Note: This post was an April Fool's joke!] I regret to announce that this blog is in jeopardy of being shut down due to pending legal action. On the [...]
