Volatile market conditions in 2016 made it difficult for many portfolio managers to score home runs
The pharmaceutical industry is enjoying growth from new meds for aging populations, but regulations could present headwinds
Value investing also contributed to solid returns in mutual fund families
Market players assume that Trump’s policies will stimulate growth
Portfolio managers look for companies whose prospects are tied to growth in commodity volumes rather than in rising underlying prices. Although oil prices are unpredictable, opportunities exist in oil and gas
Optimism is high that tax cuts, public spending and less regulation will prime the U.S. economy's pump. But with U.S. employment and debt already high, inflation looms. In addition, some other regions face tough challenges
Uncertainties include Trump's promises to tear up trade agreements and household debt that continues to climb
Various strategies are available for building an investment portfolio that is sensitive to the environment
Advisors suggest clients' portfolios should hold two to three years' worth of withdrawals in liquid or guaranteed investments. Opinions vary on the percentage of the portfolio that should be in cash
In an ideal world, retirees would not need to use home equity to fund their retirement. But, for many people, their homes will be their biggest asset when they retire and they may need to realize some of that equity. Indeed, more than a third of Canadian retirees say that they expect to use home […]