by Tom Drake | Investing, Mutual Funds
When it comes to investing, one of the best things you can do for yourself is to invest in mutual funds. Mutual funds provide you with instant diversity. When you have limited means, it can make sense to choose a couple of mutual funds that can help you reach your...
by Miranda | Investing, Mutual Funds
Every now and then, hedge funds pop up in the news. Hedge funds are often seen as the province of the fabulously wealthy. However, you don’t have to be rich to take advantage of what hedge funds have to offer. In fact, you can create your own hedge fund with...
by jesswagner | Investing, Mutual Funds
Investors are often told the myriad reasons why they should invest in index funds. Index funds, they are told, offer minimal fees and easy diversification. They are simple to track and require little short-term management. And, of course, they never beat the market...
by Danielle Arbuckle | General Finance, Investing, Mutual Funds
Absolute return bond funds (also called tactical bond funds) aren’t exactly new to global investors. Many options have been available in Europe and the U.S. for the past five to six years. However, these funds are just beginning to make an appearance in Canada. With a...
by Steven Stanich | ETFs, Investing, Mutual Funds
With a huge diversity of investing instruments out there, it’s hard to know exactly where to put your money. Mutual funds are the good old standby and something that we’ve been taught to invest in over the years, especially inside of our 401(k)s and IRAs. In recent...
by Miranda | Financial Planning, Investing, Mutual Funds, Savings
In the U.S., September is National College Savings Month. It is a good time to consider your options for saving for college, and consider what you can do to try and come out ahead in the university tuition game. One way that many families work toward saving for...