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AGF portfolio managers discussed their outlook for stock markets around the world, interest rates, and the Canadian housing market.
Weekend Readings
– IntelligentSpeculator.net
We always think of Canadians as those reasonable, conservative investors but if you look at the chart on the right, you’ll probably be as shocked as I am…! Wow! Here are a few good readings from the past few days!General Readings
-The robots are losing @ BusinessWeek
-Eurozone unemplyment out of control? @ CuriousCat
-Bitcoins and other bizarre investments @ HopeToProsper
Dividend & Passive Income Readings
-6 dividend stock to profit from the stock squeeze @ TheDividendGuyBlog
-McDonald’s: Appealing under $100 @ DividendMonk
Tech Stock Readings
-Will Zynga (ZNGA) shareholders be compensated for their patience? @ SeekingAlpha
-New Apple iOS is better and worse at the same time @ TheVerge
chart credit: BusinessInsider
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4.5 year – 2.45%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Outlook Financial and was updated on 2013-03-14. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
This and That: Million Dollars Nest Eggs, Commodities, and more…
– canadiancapitalist.com
Million Dollars ain’t what it used to be…
A New York Times column points out that with bond yields low even retirees who have saved up as much do not have a lot to live on.
Commodities for the Long Run
What can we say about commodity prices over the long run? This paper provides fascinating insights into real commodity prices over 160 years. One example: prices of stuff that is grown have depreciated over time but prices of non-renewable resources have increased.
Another week, another alleged fraud
The Vancouver Sun reported on yet another alleged fraud in which a former financial advisor sold extremely risky securities to retirees and senior citizens.
Are Homes Investments?
The Wall Street Journal asked a panel of experts how a personal residence fits into one’s investment portfolio.
The knock against credit cards
This article says that credit cards are making us poorer and fatter. Are credit cards also responsible for global warming?
REITs down
With bond yields spiking up, the hunt for yield may be at an end says this Bloomberg article…
A New York Times column points out that with bond yields low even retirees who have saved up as much do not have a lot to live on.
Commodities for the Long Run
What can we say about commodity prices over the long run? This paper provides fascinating insights into real commodity prices over 160 years. One example: prices of stuff that is grown have depreciated over time but prices of non-renewable resources have increased.
Another week, another alleged fraud
The Vancouver Sun reported on yet another alleged fraud in which a former financial advisor sold extremely risky securities to retirees and senior citizens.
Are Homes Investments?
The Wall Street Journal asked a panel of experts how a personal residence fits into one’s investment portfolio.
The knock against credit cards
This article says that credit cards are making us poorer and fatter. Are credit cards also responsible for global warming?
REITs down
With bond yields spiking up, the hunt for yield may be at an end says this Bloomberg article…
5.5 year – 2.70%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Outlook Financial and was updated on 2013-03-14. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
