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The Buy Side

Covered call ETFs: Are they for you?

Tom Bradley looks at the pros and cons of this latest twist on an old investment strategy

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The Buy Side

Why the smart money is cutting back on bonds

Views of the best and brightest buy-siders reinforce what's really important long term

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The Buy Side

Lessons learned in the wealth management trenches

And how investors can profit from them

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Investing hasn’t been much fun in recent years but RRSP season is still a focal point on the investment calendar.
the buy side

Lose those RRSP blues: The benefits of saving are certain

When the gloom gets heavy just remember those ‘feel bad’ contributions are often the best timed

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Cheez Whiz is $29.39 per jar.
The Buy Side

A contrarian's radar says Cheez Whiz yes, China no

It’s impossible to time a cycle or trend. Here's what we do know: Long cycles die hard

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The Buy Side

Panicking is for losers: Turn off the TV, hold on to your stocks

The daily market volatility may be nerve-racking but there are good reasons for optimism. The only thing you’ll reap from selling now is regret

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Home construction
The Buy Side

Real estate as an investment? Look elsewhere

Warning signs are on the horizon for residential housing and real estate as an asset

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Dividends obsession distracts investors from big picture
The Buy Side

Dividends obsession distracts investors from big picture

Long-term investors should not shy away from non-dividend-paying opportunities

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The Buy Side

For money managers, small can be beautiful

For the 'buy' side of the Street, a large capital base is nothing more than a drag on profit margins

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The Buy Side

Your portfolio performance needs a regular check-up

Few investors maintain any kind of discipline monitoring their investments, though their financial health depends on it

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A tale of two RRSPs

An RRSP is the single most effective tool available to help Canadians save for retirement. See how five basic investing strategies can enhance the growth of an RRSP.