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BMO Takes on the Big Boys
BMO has announced some interesting new changes to some of the ETFs—and one of them may lead to the first genuine price war in the Canadian marketplace [...]
Another Weak Criticism of Indexing
The investment industry has never been kind to index investing, but the criticisms are getting weaker and more desperate. An article in yesterday’s Gl [...]
Under the Hood: First Asset Morningstar US Dividend Target 50 (UXM)
This post is part of a series called Under the Hood, where l take a detailed look at specific Canadian ETFs or index funds. The fund: First Asset Morn [...]
The Second Coming of the Perfect Portfolio
The anticipation has been palpable, I know, but the waiting is over. The second edition of the MoneySense Guide to the Perfect Portfolio is now availa [...]
Are We In a Secular Bear Market?
If you’ve spent any time at a cottage this summer, away from the bright city lights, you’ve probably enjoyed some beautiful views of the Milky Way. As [...]
A New Book for Beginning Investors
Last fall, Glenn Cooke approached me with an idea. In addition to his work as an online life insurance broker, Glenn manages the FinanceAds.ca network [...]
Tim Pickering on Managed Futures, Part 2
Here's part two of my interview with Tim Pickering, president of Auspice Capital Advisors, who manages both the Horizons Auspice Managed Futures Index [...]
Tim Pickering on Managed Futures, Part 1
On Monday I wrote about managed futures, a strategy that can add a layer of diversification to a traditional portfolio of stocks and bonds. Tim Picker [...]
What Are Managed Futures?
One of the most difficult tasks in building a portfolio is finding asset classes that do not move in lockstep with stocks or bonds. Non-correlation—th [...]
The Long and Short of Barbell Bond ETFs
Chalk up another one for ETF innovation in Canada. This week, First Asset launched three new bond ETFs that are the first of their kind in North Ameri [...]
