As many of us in the investment blogosphere will write – the one-ticket asset allocation portfolios are game changers. Canadian investors can enter a single ticker symbol and receive well-balanced globally-diversified managed portfolios. And because they are offered at various risk levels asset allocation portfolios can work with the RESP plan. It’s obviously a great… via... Continue Reading →
How to protect your portfolio when the market turns – Paradigm Shifts, Ray Dalio.
Ray Dalio, Co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates, one of the largest and most successful hedge funds in the world, has written an excellent treatise on what he sees happening to investments in the near future.
Managed Mutual Fund Performance Declines Yet Again
Despite claims that Managed Mutual Funds will outperform Index Funds in a down market (TSX -8.8% in 2018), the vast majority still managed to underperform the market in 2018.
Which Vanguard All-In-One, One Ticket Portfolio Should You Invest In?
In February 2018 Vanguard Canada launched all-in-one complete Balanced Portfolios that you can purchase by entering one ticker symbol.
I Shares launches All-in-one ETF Portfolios
Blackrock's I Shares have just launched the second group of All-In-One Balanced ETFs in Canada. Vanguard was first with its Asset Allocation ETFs launched last February.
Vanguard’s Asset Allocation ETFs offer One Stop Shopping for broad diversification and low fees
Vanguard Asset Allocation ETFs are so good that they deserve special mention. As of now, they have attracted over $800 million in investments. Not bad for a product that has been available for 9 months.
89% of Managed Mutual Funds are ripping off investors
Over a ten year period, 89% underperformed their comparative index.
When the fit hits the shan
Someday in the foreseeable future, the “fit will hit the shan” and these valuations will come back down to earth. With Trumpski as President, who knows what might trigger a major correction or worse? Iran, China, outrageous deficits, higher interest rates ?
Active vs. Passive Investing: What Might Be Right For You? —
There are two broad approaches to investing: active and passive. Both aim to make money but how do they differ?
