Posts Tagged ‘portfolio’

Four Investing Mistakes to Avoid in 2012

Four Investing Mistakes to Avoid in 2012

The ongoing turmoil in world markets has made for a herky-jerky ride this year. What did you learn? While most professional money managers expect stomach-churning volatility to continue, there’s no reason why you can’t still position your portfolio for safety,... (Continue reading)

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5 Canadian Portfolio Managers You Should Follow

5 Canadian Portfolio Managers You Should Follow

When it comes to the capital markets, information overload is a very distinct reality for most people, including ourselves. From countless websites and blogs dedicated to stocks, options, mutual funds, hedge funds, personal finance etc. etc. to print media and... (Continue reading)

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Possible Effects of Global Imbalances on Investors

Possible Effects of Global Imbalances on Investors

McKinsey & Company’s Globalization’s critical imbalances in the McKinsey Quarterly report provides a readable summary of those issues along with some implications that, though they are directed at a corporate audience, provide food for thought for individual investors. Here are... (Continue reading)

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A Time to Sell?

A Time to Sell?

Recently in the comments section of a post from July 2008, titled 30% today vs. 50% tomorrow, a reader John asks the following question, “I noticed some of my mutual funds are showing a 70% return from one year ago (market... (Continue reading)

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