What’s in Your Index Fund?
In a series of posts last month, I looked at ETFs from Horizons and Claymore that use derivatives rather...
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Holding Your Bond Fund for the Duration
Bond index funds have a place in almost all portfolios, even in a low-rate environment. However, it’s important to...
Will Rising Rates Really Clobber Bonds?
Investors are worrying about a lot of things these days, but the fear of rising interest rates remains near...
The Stock Picker’s Quest for Alpha
Among academics, the active-versus-passive debate often centres on mutual funds. But among DIY investors—who readily concede that mutual funds...
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Landlords beware: crackdown on discrimination in rental ads
Here are some general guidelines for landlords across Canada on how to stay on the right side of the...
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
I’ve never been shy about criticizing actively managed mutual funds, but I’m starting to think this debate is getting...
Low key plants ideal for budget garden
We needed a low maintenance garden on a budget. My mother-in-law came to the rescue. Now we have a...
Ask the Spud: Can You Time the Markets?
Q. Have you ever done any calculations into the optimal time to purchase index funds or ETFs based on...
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Golden Horseshoe offers good value
B.C., Alberta and Ontario top the least affordable real estate market list, according to a Coldwell Banker report. But...