Below we provide a casual discussion of the outlook for both Canadian and U.S. economic growth, implications for monetary policy and the outlook for the Canadian dollar. Some General Food for Thought (pdf-48kb) by Gareth Watson, CFA – Associate Director, Portfolio Advisory Group, ScotiaMcLeod.
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S&P/TSX Bear & Bull Markets (1957-2007) (pdf-20kb)
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Q. My wife and I are in our mid-sixties, we’re in good health and we lead an active life. Our chief concern is the low rate of interest we receive from our guaranteed investment certificate (GIC) investments. While we want higher monthly income, we want low-risk investments that protect our principal. We’re also concerned about [...]
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A Settlement in the amount of $438,667,428 in cash, and 314,333,875 shares of Nortel common stock was reached on behalf of investors who purchased Nortel common stock or call options on Nortel common stock, or wrote (sold) put options on Nortel common stock, during the period October 24, 2000 through February 15, 2001, inclusive. This [...]
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Q. With Canadian and global equity markets going through an all too painful “corrective” phase over the past several days, many investors are wondering why they didn’t sell their winners two months ago. Now that some portfolios are worth less, at least on paper, investors are wondering what to do. A. This is not the [...]
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At the time of writing, the Canadian stock index (S&P/TSX) is down 5.3% from its recent high, the broad U.S. stock market index (S&P 500) is down 2.3%, and various global equity indices have shed 2% to 6% from their most recent peaks. I’ve had many questions asking what to do? Should investors sell their [...]
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The Canadian equity market has returned over 8% so far this year, leaving many investors shaking their heads. That’s because forecasts for the Canadian market are lower this year and expectations are higher for the global markets. However, the Canadian resource sector has been on fire again this year. In particular, almost three quarters of [...]
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Q. Last year the Canadian stock market performed better than most other markets, with energy shares dominating. Will this type of performance continue again this year? Should I hold onto my Canadian stocks? When making my RRSP contribution this year, where should I invest my money? – Adam S. A. In 2005, strong global demand [...]
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Income Trusts vs. Dividend-paying Stocks Q. Now that income trusts have been added to the Canadian stock market index, should I buy them to make money? What about dividend-paying stocks now that the Federal Government improved the tax credit payable on dividend income? – Stuart K. A. On December 16, income trusts were added to [...]
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Q. What is a good way to assess the success of my investments this year? – Beth C. As year-end approaches, you should review your financial progress and use this to make your New Year’s financial resolutions. For instance, if your investments gained less than you had hoped, you may choose to make changes to [...]
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