Resources based economies outperform the industrial ones
2004 has definitely been the year of the commodities. Energy, base metals and other raw materials prices have all gone up tremendously. Therefore, resources based
Every three months, the partners and portfolio managers collaborate on a summary of the state of the economic world as it pertains to your portfolio and our approach. Below, you will find links to our archives.
2004 has definitely been the year of the commodities. Energy, base metals and other raw materials prices have all gone up tremendously. Therefore, resources based
As the numbers show, the third quarter of this year has not been kind to investors worldwide, with the exception of Canadians. As you might
It has been a fairly quiet market, considering all the news that came out regarding the Middle East (Iraq and the bombings in Saudi Arabia),
The cyclical bull market — that we have been talking about for a year or so now – seems to be taking a pause in
Equity markets ended 2003 like a lion. The S&P 500 index closed higher in six consecutive weeks, the longest such streak for the large cap
Two consecutive quarters of positive returns! Investors are getting jubilant about the markets. So are the brokers and investment bankers as they see their commissions
What a difference a quarter makes! From the gloomy outlook of the last quarter, stock markets around the world staged the best rally since September
Municipal bonds help finance the infrastructure and development of the city or township they are issued. In Quebec, municipal bonds can be a particularly attractive
Most people think investing is all about choosing the right stocks or bonds. In reality, a big part of investing wisely also has to do
Traditional assessments of wealth tend to measure a person’s financial capital, by tallying up assets like property, investments, and savings. However, these assessments often overlook
The allure of active trading – often glamorized through stories of substantial short-term wins – hides a less-frequently-told tale of increased risk and diminished returns.