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Dude, Where’s My Distribution? Feb 9th
Investors using the TD e-Series mutual funds may have noticed an unusual episode at year-end. The TD International Index Fund (TDB911), which has been making quarterly distributions for years, did not make one in December 2020. This has caused some confusion, so let’s try to clear up The Curio.... More »
Brexit's toll: UK economy at weakest since financial crisis Feb 11th
Amid mounting uncertainty over Brexit, the British economy slowed last year to its weakest growth rate since the aftermath of the global financial crisis..... More »
REITs are defying the odds + MORE Jun 9th
The interest-sensitive securities are supposed to tank when rates rise, but are one of the few bright spots on the TSX, Gordon Pape writes..... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2024 Jun 1st
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The best GIC rates in Canada
Find the best GIC rates in Canada. Plus, everything you need to know about how they work.
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Making sense of the markets this week: May 7, 2023 May 5th
Kyle Prevost, editor of Million Dollar Journey and founder of the Canadian Financial Summit, shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
A big thanks to Diamond Hands Dale Roberts for so ably stepping in to cover the big market news over the last couple of weeks!
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What Is A Robo-Advisor, And How Can It Help You?
– investitwisely.com
If you’re late to the party, you may be coming across a new type of software online called a Robo-Advisor. Whether you are a current DIY investor or someone who is just looking to enter the markets, they can be an amazing tool to utilize.A Robo-Advisor is essentially an automated process wherein the software determines an investment portfolio that works for you, and consistently balances your portfolio to always meet your requirements. How do they find your requirements? It can be as easy as a simple questionnaire. I am a passionate stock-picker, so I’ve never actually invested with a Robo-Advisor. But I decided for our most recent Wealthsimple review that I would create an account and actually go through the process of getting set up with one. In this piece, I’m going to explain some of the benefits of working with a Robo-Advisor and how they can save you time, stress, and most of all, money.
Robo-Advisors fees are ridiculously cheap
In almost all cases, picking your own stocks or ETFs is going to be the lowest cost choice for an investor…
