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Is VGRO a good investment? What else should I buy? Jun 10th
The Vanguard Growth ETF Portfolio (VGRO) has been a staple of many do-it-yourself investor portfolios since its launch in January 2018—becoming, along with its siblings VBAL and VCNS, the first asset-allocation exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Canada.
For a 0.24% management expense ratio (MER), .... More »
Canadian home sales hit four-year August high as fall market heats up + MORE Sep 16th
The Canadian Real Estate Association says it recorded the most home sales for August in four years, potentially setting the stage for a hot fall market with more choice for buyers.
The association said there were 40,257 home sales across the country last month, up 1.9% from 39,522 in August 2024.... More »
How Newfoundland’s Chase the Ace contest works + MORE Aug 30th
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A small community outside St. John’s, N.L., was a traffic-clogged madhouse Wednesday, as tens of thousands of people sought sudden wealth in the finale of a much-watched, big-money Chase the Ace contest.
“There’s a lot of big orders coming — people ar.... More »
Buying ETFs in Canada Tool: The MoneySense ETF Screener + MORE Oct 6th
If you’re researching ETFs to buy, you’ve come to the right place. Below you will see the tables for different ETF categories, offering ETF options from some of the best ETF providers in Canada. We’ve included some helpful ETF asset class, geography, provider, tickers, as well as one-year retu.... More »
Should I invest in crowdfunded real estate? + MORE May 20th
Q: I’ve seen a lot of press lately on crowdfunded real estate investments. I’m wondering if this is a good way to invest in real estate if I don’t want to be a hands-on landlord?
— Curious about crowdfunding, Winnipeg, MB
Answer from Romana King, senior editor and real estate .... More »
Asia stock markets drift as investors await Fed meeting expected to signal rate hike timing
– canadianbusiness.com
HONG KONG – Asian stock markets drifted Monday as investors hunkered down ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting this week that may set the stage for the first U.S. interest rate hike since the global financial crisis.
KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 climbed 0.2 per cent to 19,291.95 and South Korea’s Kospi edged up 0.1 per cent to 1,987.29. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was up 0.2 per cent to 23,873.11 while the Shanghai Composite Index in mainland China rose 1 per cent to 3,407.46. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.2 per cent to 5,801.00. Markets in Southeast Asia were mixed.
FED IN FOCUS: The Fed’s two-day meeting begins Tuesday. A growing number of investors expect the U.S. central bank to raise its benchmark interest rate sooner rather than later and they will be watching to see whether officials signal through their language whether that’s the case. Global stock markets have been lifted for several years by ultralow rates and other monetary stimulus but a Fed rate hike would mark the start of a return to more normal levels for borrowing costs…
KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 climbed 0.2 per cent to 19,291.95 and South Korea’s Kospi edged up 0.1 per cent to 1,987.29. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was up 0.2 per cent to 23,873.11 while the Shanghai Composite Index in mainland China rose 1 per cent to 3,407.46. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.2 per cent to 5,801.00. Markets in Southeast Asia were mixed.
FED IN FOCUS: The Fed’s two-day meeting begins Tuesday. A growing number of investors expect the U.S. central bank to raise its benchmark interest rate sooner rather than later and they will be watching to see whether officials signal through their language whether that’s the case. Global stock markets have been lifted for several years by ultralow rates and other monetary stimulus but a Fed rate hike would mark the start of a return to more normal levels for borrowing costs…
90 days – 1.75%
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This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2014-12-19. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
40 days – 2.75%
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This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 0000-00-00. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
60 days – 1.75%
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This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2014-12-19. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
3.5 year – 2.30%
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This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-11-28. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
