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Are low-volatility strategies just value investing in disguise?
Low-volatility ETFs are not the same thing as value investing.
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What's really driving the outlook for bank stocks? Key metrics to watch
While the recent policy shift toward cutting interest rates isn’t necessarily good for banks, other catalysts point to a positive outlook for the industry.
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Budgeting for the hidden costs of college
When the time comes to plan for your child’s college education, there are a number of expenses that are more or less predictable. But there are many more hidden costs that are harder to plan for.
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What is liquidity and why is it important?
What is liquidity, why is it important and how can you tell a liquid asset from an illiquid one? We share the basics here.
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Argentina's primary election: unexpected results, but what's next for investors?
Argentina's primary elections appear poised to hand a surprise victory to the underdog candidate, and markets have been roiled by the news. We take a closer look at the implications for the country and investors.
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What is thematic investing?
Thematic investing focuses on the economic, social, technological, and environmental transformations that affect how we live, how society operates, and how business gets done.
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The benefits of working with a financial advisor
A recent survey suggests that working with a financial advisor may yield better outcomes than doing it yourself, especially when it comes to saving for retirement. Here’s what we found.
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U.S.-China trade war escalates, tariff threat could lead to Fed rate cut
Fresh tariff threats relating to the U.S.-China trade-war looks set to dent consumer spending and dim the economy's outlook. Will the Fed come to the rescue? Frances Donald, chief economist and head of macroeconomic strategy at Manulife Investment Management, shares her views.
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Creation and redemption: ETFs’ “secret sauce” explained
The creation and redemption process used by exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the behind-the-scenes feature that drives many of their advantages. These include low fees, liquidity, and ETF tax efficiency.
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2% Treasury bond yields: implications for equity investors
With 10-year U.S. Treasury bond yields recently sinking below 2%, attractive investment options have narrowed. A look at how we got here, the yield outlook, and income opportunities from stocks.
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