Rates of Return

Investing

The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024

Find the best GIC rates in Canada. Plus, everything you need to know about how they work.

The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024
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Should you sell investments at a loss to pay off debt?

When paying a high interest rate on debt, does it make sense to sell investments that have fallen before...

Should you sell investments at a loss to pay off debt?
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Spend

Canada’s inflation rate fell to 3.1% in October—where will it go from here?

The Consumer Price Index shows inflation fell slightly in October. How did it get so high, and what does...

Canada’s inflation rate fell to 3.1% in October—where will it go from here?

ETFs

Don’t get greedy in the late stages of a rally

The Dow just posted its fourth fastest 1,000 point gain ever, but investors shouldn't get too excited

Don’t get greedy in the late stages of a rally

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Bonds

Advisors don’t want to talk about cheaper alternatives

If your advisor won't talk about passive investment options, then maybe it's time for a second opinion

Advisors don’t want to talk about cheaper alternatives
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The case of the time travelling money manager

Sticking to an investment strategy through adversity can be hard for investors, even if they know what's going to...

The case of the time travelling money manager
Five smart steps to choosing the right ETF

ETFs

Understanding smart beta

A growing class of ETFs is giving investors access to active strategies but for a fraction of the cost...

Understanding smart beta

Bonds

Making long-term return forecasts

Everyone wants to know, with some certainty, how the market is going to perform. Norm Rothery applies his logic...

Making long-term return forecasts

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Bonds

Why your bond ETF isn’t losing money

The way fixed income ETF returns are displayed can make investors think they are losing money

Why your bond ETF isn’t losing money

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