July 2012 Market Recap
Global markets got a boost following the July 26 comments made by the European Central Bank’s president Mario Draghi. In his remarks, Mr. Draghi stated that the ECB would “do whatever it takes” to ensure that the Euro remained intact. Investors took this as a sign that the ECB would take immediate simulative action in an effort to shore up the European economies, bidding stock prices higher.
Read MoreMarket Commentary July 2012
Global markets got a boost following the July 26 comments made by the European Central Bank’s president Mario Draghi. In his remarks, Mr. Draghi stated that the ECB would “do whatever it takes” to ensure that the Euro remained intact. Investors took this as a sign that the ECB would take immediate simulative action in an effort to shore up the European economies, bidding stock prices higher....
Read MoreInvestment Fund Ranking Report – July 2012
Each month, we analyze more than 1200 mutual funds, pooled funds, and hedge funds putting them through our proprietary quantitative valuation model. We then prepare our Monthly Fund Ranking Report which rates and ranks each of the funds in our universe. You can download our July 31, 2012 Investment Fund Ranking Report here.
Read MoreTop Funds Report – August 2012
Global markets got a boost following the July 26 comments made by the European Central Bank’s president Mario Draghi. In his remarks, Mr. Draghi stated that the ECB would “do whatever it takes” to ensure that the Euro remained intact. Investors took this as a sign that the ECB would take immediate simulative action in an effort to shore up the European economies, bidding stock prices higher.
Read MoreCIBC Canadian Short Term Bond Index Fund
Interest rates are currently hovering near historic lows and will eventually have to move higher. When that does happen, one of the most effective ways of protecting the value of your fixed income investments is to shorten the duration. Duration is simply defined as the weighted average term to maturity of a bond, taking into account all coupon payments that are expected to be received.
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