Investing basics

What is home-country investment bias?

Canada represents less than 3% of the global economy. So why do we insist on investing so much of our savings inside our home and native land?

3 market trends to watch for the rest of 2017 (Video)

As the second half of 2017 begins, a market expert outlines 3 trends Canadian investors should be aware of.

What to ask when you’re building wealth (Video)

Before you decide what products and strategies to use to build up the money you need to reach your goals, you should ask yourself some key questions.

What is ethical investing?

Ethical investing holds out the possibility of making money while following your conscience. But does it work – and how?

2017 investment forecast: Recognizing the risk

President Trump’s promise to stimulate the U.S. economy could drive global growth in the 1st half of the year. The 2nd half is less certain.

3 guaranteed investment products you should know about

Thanks to good nutrition and medical advances, Canadians are living longer than ever before. But will our savings last as long as we do?

Investment losses and your retirement plan

Market losses happen. Successful investing and retirement planning mean not letting what experts call loss aversion prevent long-term asset growth.

Are segregated funds right for you?

Looking for an investment option that can help you sleep at night? Segregated fund products can guarantee you’ll get back some or all of the money you invest.

2016 investment forecast: “A bumpy ride”

With the expectation of stock market volatility in the year ahead, now’s a good time to review your investment risk profile and make sure you’re still comfortable with it.

Why insurance GICs are “GICs with benefits”

When I went looking for a secure investment, I discovered that all GICs are not created equal — insurance GICs have important, additional benefits.