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Why the Canadian dollar has taken a beating

Economic data argue for a stronger currency. What's going on?

Why the Canadian dollar has taken a beating

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BoC to cut interest rate again, loonie to continue its slide: CIBC

77 cent dollar awaits

BoC to cut interest rate again, loonie to continue its slide: CIBC

April 2014

Time to step back from the hedge

Holding foreign equity ETFs and index funds means you’re exposed to currency risk. Here’s why that’s a good thing.

Time to step back from the hedge

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Why currency hedging doesn’t work in Canada

Even when the Canadian dollar appreciates strongly, the high tracking error of currency-hedged funds often reduces any potential benefit.

Why currency hedging doesn’t work in Canada

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Currency exposure in international equity ETFs

If you hold international stocks in an ETF, you're impacted by movements of the world's currencies.

Currency exposure in international equity ETFs

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Inside the new Vanguard ETFs

I spoke with Vanguard Canada managing director Atul Tiwari about the new funds.

Inside the new Vanguard ETFs

Magazine Archive

Make every dollar count abroad

Don't ignore exchange rates and foreign transaction fees when travelling abroad.

Make every dollar count abroad

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Norbert’s Gambit at CIBC: A case study

Norbert’s Gambit is an excellent way to reduce the cost of converting Canadian and US dollars, but not every...

Norbert’s Gambit at CIBC: A case study

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What mortgage rules?

A new study suggests Ottawa's tighter mortgage lending rules haven't deterred many.

What mortgage rules?

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