Market Update for October 2017
October was a good month for both stock and bond markets around the world. With the end of the year just around the corner, now is a good time for some final tax planning before its too late.
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Market Update for September 2017 – Rising Interest Rates
Despite its historical reputation, September was a good month for stocks. Bonds didn’t fare as well as interest rates continued to rise.
Market Update for August 2017
August was a relatively good month for stock and bond markets around the world.
Market Update for July 2017
July was a difficult month for Canadian stocks and bonds, outside of Canada most stock and bond markets were positive.
Market Update for June 2017 – Why is my account down?
June was a difficult month for most stock and bond markets. And after 6 straight positive months, our Core portfolios had a negative month as well.
Market Update for May 2017 – Are ETFs WMDs?
Stock markets were generally positive in May, but the TSX ended its record breaking streak of positive months. Are ETFs really the weapons of financial mass destruction that some critics claim they are?
Market Update for April 2017 – Are GICs still safe?
Stock markets were generally positive in April, and the TSX continued its record string of positive months. Meanwhile, troubles at Home Capital made some question the safety of their GICs.
Market Update for March 2017
Stock markets were generally positive in March, as were Canadian bonds. Why a 100% equity portfolio might be a bad idea.