Best mutual funds: Risk adjusted rate-of-return
Risk-adjusted return measure tells you how much a high risk fund would have earned if it has assumed a lower risk level, and how much a lower risk fund would have earned if it has assumed a higher risk...
View ArticleA gusher of reasons to buy energy funds
Since equity markets bottomed out two years ago, Canada’s S&P/TSX Energy Index has shot up by a whopping 70%. That a big enough surge to beg the question: are the good times over, and is the...
View ArticleCan fund managers justify their fees?
Mutual fund returns depend on many variables, most of which are unpredictable. However, there is one factor you know in advance, and it has a huge impact on your returns: the fees you pay for fund...
View ArticleInvest where the economy is growing
If you’ve been looking for an entry point into the emerging markets, the recent dip may be it. As of late September, emerging market equities as a group were down more than 25% since the beginning of...
View ArticleMake your bonds inflation-proof
During periods of market turmoil, most investors look for a safe haven. Unfortunately, some of today’s perceived havens can be more exposed than a beach resort in a hurricane. Let’s start with cash....
View Article2013 Best Mutual Funds
We tend to think lots of choice is a good thing. But when it comes to mutual funds, a list of several thousand products can be daunting. We all know chasing last year’s winners is not the answer and...
View ArticleCanada’s Best Mutual Funds for 2014
(Photograph by Raina + Wilson; Makeup and hair by Natalie Ventola / Plutino Group; Bike pump provided by Duke’s Cycle, Toronto) Investing is like golfing. We know what to do when we swing. However,...
View ArticleBest Mutual Funds 2015: Honour Roll
There are some interesting Honour Roll funds in the Canadian Equity Funds category this year. One of them, the Fidelity Canadian Large Cap fund, is a consistent performer that has appeared among my...
View ArticleBest mutual funds for your RRSP
Below are four pre-packaged portfolios of Honour Roll mutual funds. Just pick the one that best matches your tolerance for risk, and you’re ready to go. The post Best mutual funds for your RRSP...
View ArticleBest mutual funds 2015
If you’re an investor, you know every year brings at least one or two surprises. The first in 2014 was an abrupt drop in oil prices, exceeding all expectations. Second was the continued bond market...
View ArticleBest mutual funds 2016: Honour Roll
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View ArticleBest mutual fund bets for your RRSP
We rolled our Honour Roll best mutual funds into four pre-packaged portfolios. Find the one that matches your risk profile: The post Best mutual fund bets for your RRSP appeared first on MoneySense.
View ArticleBest mutual funds 2016
It’s been a tumultuous year for many investors. As the bear market for commodities continues to take its toll, equity markets that are heavily dependent on commodities, including Canada’s, have...
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