What did investors read about last week? The top performing mutual funds of 2018, the best ETFs to hold in a retirement portfolio, and TD Asset Management’s views on the market were the most popular articles last week
The best performing mutual funds of 2018
Of over 1,000 medalist mutual funds that had positive returns, most of the top performers are U.S. focused
The best ETFs to hold in a retirement portfolio
Morningstar helps you build a portfolio using global, U.S., international, and international equity exchange-traded funds, and a balanced ETF option
Noise in the markets doesn’t phase this portfolio manager
“These companies – are at the most profitable levels they’ve ever been,” says Damian Fernandes, Vice-President and Director at TD Asset Management
These three Canadian bank stocks are flashing buy signals
A savage sell-off of Canadian banking stocks have left these dividend-paying lenders looking cheap and attractive to long-term investors
Your U.S. equity fund is more global than you think
Where a company is listed doesn’t always indicate where its assets are
Budget 2019: Canadian homebuyers shouldn’t rejoice yet
The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive will likely push house prices higher, especially in the affordable segment
The disconnect between investors and advisors
The desire to maximize returns and control emotional decisions differ
An overarching financial cycle is spawning corporate zombies
Firms caught up in the cycle do not have enough profits to cover interest payments on their debt
Three leisure vehicle companies making an ascent
With rising disposable incomes these companies that make snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, and personal watercraft could be good bets
Strategic beta basics
Where does the “smart” in “Smart Beta” come from? And how does it fit in your portfolio?