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Fund companies regularly remind clients that long-term investing is the best path to follow, yet short-term thinking abounds and investors can be urged by the media or advisors to take action when performance lags. So, at what point should investors give up on funds that have enjoyed better days? Let’s consider AIC Ltd. ’s $1.1-billion […]

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  • 14:55

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  • January 4, 2006 October 30, 2019
  • 10:55

Outperformance more likely when a managers’ pay is linked to performance

  • January 4, 2006 October 30, 2019
  • 10:53

U.S. study finds those with emotional control issues are less averse to risk

  • December 5, 2005 June 1, 2019
  • 14:39

U.S. advisor’s report suggests retirees don’t need to save as much as expected

  • November 3, 2005 October 31, 2019
  • 15:00

Monthly income funds from RBC and CIBC are solid offerings, but a lower MER gives RBC the edge

  • November 3, 2005 June 1, 2019
  • 14:47

Canadians’ emergency stash is a new market for niche banks

  • November 3, 2005 June 1, 2019
  • 14:35

Strategic tilts are not as successful over time as a 50/50 allocation, study finds

  • October 18, 2005 June 1, 2019
  • 14:46

AIM Trimark Canadian Fund has lagged in recent years, but shows more promise than AGF Canadian Stock Fund

  • September 30, 2005 June 1, 2019
  • 09:33

Morningstar study finds some investors motivated by fear or greed

  • September 30, 2005 June 1, 2019
  • 09:28