Mutual funds Survivorship
The investment of choice for most Canadians is mutual funds. If you own a mutual fund this column might be of particular interest. There are endless numbers of mutual funds to choose from and most investors are aware of that. What most investors are not aware of is how often mutual funds are closed down. […]
Evidence-based investing is highly recommended
I encourage investors to become familiar with publicly available facts and figures, and use the information to direct their investment strategy. Find out what works and what does not work and act accordingly. One of the best sources of investing evidence is provided by the SPIVA® Canada Scorecard and is available online. SPIVA® stands for […]
Value in monitoring your investments
I recommend you monitor your investments to decide whether any changes need to be made. Many Canadians own actively managed mutual funds. They provide a simple way to invest. Unfortunately, it is not that simple to evaluate their performance. Actively managed mutual fund companies use performance advertising to attract investors. Not surprisingly, these ads tend […]
