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Market-linked GICs: The pros and cons for investors

These GICs track the markets, offering low risk and some upside potential to investors. Here’s how to know if...

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Making sense of the markets this week: April 30, 2023

There’s an earnings bonanza! Tech stocks are supporting the markets, once again. Plus, equal-weight S&P 500 beats cap-weight.

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Are mutual fund fees tax deductible?

Don’t go claiming a deduction for mutual fund fees on your tax return. Why? Because they’ve already been indirectly...

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Making sense of the markets this week: April 23, 2023

What’s Dale’s take on the economy? Big U.S. bank earnings rock. Apple continues with global domination, and the bitcoin...

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An investor’s guide to ESG reporting in Canada

Companies and investment firms that report ESG performance use a patchwork of standards—if they report at all. Here’s how...

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Investing in the health care sector—better returns than tech?

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What is considered day trading in a TFSA

The recent Ahamed v. The King decision by the Tax Court of Canada highlights risks for investors who trade...

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Making sense of the markets this week: April 16, 2023

Bank of Canada pauses rate hikes and gives crystal ball predictions, U.S. inflation goes down to 5%, TINA makes...

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Selling stocks at a loss in a TFSA: What it means for your contribution room

Before holding speculative stocks in a TFSA, consider what reporting a capital loss means for your contribution room going...