Although bullion prices are expected to increase in the next few months, investors may be unsure of gold companies’ ability to control costs
Corporate balance sheets are strong and there is room for companies to grow, hire workers and invest in plants
Clients will have to get “comfortable with being uncomfortable” for the next while, says one fund manager
One mutual fund manager argues that excessive pessimism has resulted in cheap valuations for many European stocks
Demand from India and China for commodities should be positive for natural resources funds over the long term
Rising consumption and increasing capital expenditures will boost GDP growth in 2012
Some fund managers are positive about the region’s prospects; others are concerned about the impact of Japan’s problems
Strong oil prices will create some good investment returns. “It’s going to be another good year,” says one energy fund manager
Returns for Canadian dividend and equity income funds may not be as strong this year
There is a lot of concern about funding and lack of confidence in peripheral Europe