Comparing the Costs of Index Funds and ETFs
The growing popularity of index investing has a lot to do with the increasing number of ETFs available, and...
ETFs
Tim Pickering on Managed Futures, Part 2
Here’s part two of my interview with Tim Pickering, president of Auspice Capital Advisors, who manages both the Horizons...
Money saving tips for passive investors
There are two types of passive investments: index funds and ETFs. Understanding the difference can save you money.
Tim Pickering on Managed Futures, Part 1
On Monday I wrote about managed futures, a strategy that can add a layer of diversification to a traditional...
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What are managed futures?
One of the most difficult tasks in building a portfolio is finding asset classes that do not move in...
Key portfolio ingredients
Bruce Sellery says building a portfolio with ETFs and index funds is as easy as making a butter tart—only...
The Long and Short of Barbell Bond ETFs
Chalk up another one for ETF innovation in Canada. This week, First Asset launched three new bond ETFs that...
An Overview of Commission-Free ETFs
Three discount brokerages in Canada now offer a menu of commission-free ETFs. Scotia iTrade pioneered this feature in Canada...
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A Homemade Principal-Protected Note
Given the widespread fear among investors today, it’s not surprising that financial institutions offer a staggering number of structured...