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A Potential Tax-Effective Alternative to GICs
On October 26, 2022, the Bank of Canada announced another 50 basis points increase to the overnight rate in an attempt to control inflation, increasing the target overnight rate to 3.75%. As a result of the sharp rate hikes this year, all major Canadian fixed income indices are down significantly, and fixed income investors may want to look for alternative investment opportunities for income and capital preservation.
Brompton Split Corp. Preferred Shares: Investor-Friendly Features, Significant Outperformance
2022 so far has seen a sharp increase in interest rates, combined with record-high inflation in both the U.S. and Canada, putting pressure on most categories of fixed income securities. With the U.S. Fed and the Bank of Canada expected to further hike interest rates in the near future, and the potential negative economic impact from the Russia-Ukraine war, this continues to be a challenging time for the fixed income investors who are looking for stable income and capital preservation.
Low Volatility: Equity Upside with Downside Protection
Low volatility strategies offer investors a less risky way to participate in the equity market, and these strategies have performed well in a number of different market environments. This is supported by over 90 years of empirical data, which show that, relative to the broad market, low-volatility strategies offer better stability, higher risk-adjusted and absolute returns, and shallower drawdowns in volatile markets.