The failed promise of market timing
To stick to an indexing strategy over a lifetime, you need to let go of the idea that you...
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Why VRE outperformed its rivals in 2013
It’s been a marvelous year for equities, but 2013 has not been kind to real estate investment trusts, except...
The dream of beating the market
If the evidence in favour of passive investing is so strong, why isn’t the strategy more popular?
When to buy U.S.-listed ETFs
The case for using U.S.-listed ETFs is not nearly as compelling as it used to be.
Norbert’s Gambit: The complete guide
Step-by-step instructions to perform Norbert's Gambit at five of Canada's bank-owned discount brokerages.
When it makes sense to pay the deferred sales charges on mutual funds
Deferred sales charges (DSCs) stink, but you're better off paying them as oppose to selling off your mutual funds...
The hidden cost of bid-ask spreads
The impact of bid-ask spreads on ETF trades may be bigger than you thought.
A touch of (corporate) class
Purpose Investments has launched the first corporate class ETFs in Canada to help reduce or defer taxes.
Worst investment ad of the year?
Here’s an ad arguing that skilled active managers can outperform their benchmark over the long term, and the “evidence”...