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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...

Tim Pickering on Managed Futures, Part 1

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What are managed futures?

One of the most difficult tasks in building a portfolio is finding asset classes that do not move in...

What are managed futures?

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Key portfolio ingredients

Bruce Sellery says building a portfolio with ETFs and index funds is as easy as making a butter tart—only...

Key portfolio ingredients

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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...

The Long and Short of Barbell Bond ETFs

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An Overview of Commission-Free ETFs

Three discount brokerages in Canada now offer a menu of commission-free ETFs. Scotia iTrade pioneered this feature in Canada...

An Overview of Commission-Free ETFs

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A Homemade Principal-Protected Note

Given the widespread fear among investors today, it’s not surprising that financial institutions offer a staggering number of structured...

A Homemade Principal-Protected Note

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Ride the summer stocks wave

With the TSX down about 7.5% this month, you might be tempted to heed the long-time investment advice of...

Ride the summer stocks wave

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Can You Protect Your Portfolio From Drawdowns?

If your portfolio loses 1% today and gains 1% tomorrow, are you back to even? Not quite, but you’re...

Can You Protect Your Portfolio From Drawdowns?

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Claymore’s Final Report Card

Tracking error—the difference between the performance of a fund and that of its benchmark—is the best way to measure...

Claymore’s Final Report Card

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