Some see tentative signs of a market bottom, but suggest the economy will muddle along for a while yet
Managers of Canadian income trust equity funds are treading carefully in volatile markets. “It’s prudent to be cautious,” one says
David Taylor steers Dynamic Value Fund through treacherous markets
”There are great opportunities, although you have to be cautious,” says the manager of one high-yield fixed-income fund
Markets were treacherous places in 2008. Expect more of the same this year, say fund managers
Managers of Canadian equity funds face a murky market, but some can see values beginning to appear
“We’re taking our time and letting the opportunities come to us,” says the manager of one fund, which is 32% in cash
Two fund managers are buying selectively; one is waiting for the dust to settle
Many solid European firms have been hurt by the downturn and are now ripe for the picking
The prospect of increasing inflation is a big factor in the strength of gold prices, say managers of precious metals funds