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Why currency hedging doesn’t work in Canada

Even when the Canadian dollar appreciates strongly, the high tracking error of currency-hedged funds often reduces any potential benefit.

Why currency hedging doesn’t work in Canada

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Two-thirds of Canadians made an RRSP contribution, up slightly from last year

Canadians were expected to contribute an average of $3,518 to their RRSPs, according to BMO.

Two-thirds of Canadians made an RRSP contribution, up slightly from last year

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iShares Advantaged ETFs: Where Are They Now?

iShares Advantaged ETFs are open for business again, but several have new names and all have new strategies.

iShares Advantaged ETFs: Where Are They Now?

RRSPs

Weekend RRSP and tax checkup

Spend a few minutes this weekend double-checking your RRSP room before Monday's deadline. Worse case scenario, you'll get a...

Weekend RRSP and tax checkup

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Taxes

The true cost of foreign withholding taxes

There's a big difference between U.S.-listed and Canadian-listed ETFs when held in RRSPs.

The true cost of foreign withholding taxes

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Get used to volatility: BMO says it’s the “new normal”

Majority of Canadian investors feel volatility is here to stay.

Get used to volatility: BMO says it’s the “new normal”

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Regulator issues stern warning on borrowing to invest

IIROC stresses importance of supervision and informed decision making ahead of RRSP deadline.

Regulator issues stern warning on borrowing to invest

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Is there an optimal portfolio?

Building a “portfolio optimizer” is useless. A roughly equal allocation of Canadian, U.S. and international stocks is best.

Is there an optimal portfolio?

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New tax-efficient ETFs from BMO arrive

BMO Discount Bond ETF promises to eliminate the problem that has long plagued bond funds in non-registered accounts.

New tax-efficient ETFs from BMO arrive

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