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When to put all your eggs in one basket |
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How to make market volatility work for you |
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Ask an Expert |
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Your GIC is maturing – now what? |
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How would you describe world events in recent months? Does the word “unpredictable” come to mind? In this issue, Douglas Porter, Deputy Chief Economist at BMO Capital Markets, describes what’s happening in the global economy and provides a clear outlook ahead. We’ll also show you how to take advantage of market volatility, discuss alternatives for maturing GICs and explain when you are wise to put all your eggs in one basket. Need help? Have questions? Don’t forget to check out what BMO has to offer…
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You’ve heard it ever since you started investing – don’t put all your eggs in one basket. And when it comes to your investment portfolio, the case for diversification has never been stronger. But there is a time when you should put all of your eggs in one basket and it has nothing to do with selecting investments. If you’ve made sure your portfolio is well diversified, you are probably dealing with more than one financial institution and this may not be in your best interest. By holding all of your investments with a single provider, you stand to benefit in a number of important ways.  Read the full article |
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For many, the seesaw nature of equity returns can be unsettling. First they’re up, then they’re down and then they are up again. But volatility is a natural part of equity investing and savvy investors know how to make it work to their advantage. Read the full article |
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Your GIC is maturing – now what?. Interest rates have been on the way down for years and chances are that if you have a guaranteed investment certificate (GIC) about to mature, you may be disappointed with the rates available on reinvestment. But with several other options that keep your capital safe and give you the potential for a higher return, there’s no need to be concerned.  Continue Reading |
Last month we asked you what your plans were for your tax refund.
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