After a rocky start, North American stock markets performed better than expected in 2009, and the Canadian economy is recovering faster than economists had predicted.
The stock market rally began in March and by the end of September — exactly one…
Presentation Details
Date: March 26th 2009
Format: Video
Duration: approx. 3 min.
This year's Ontario budget was announced on March 26, 2009. Fidelity's Peter Drake, VP Retirement and Economic Research, explains how it may impact you. Special Event
Today’s low interest rates and volatile markets can present a challenge for investors who need income from their portfolios. Conservative investments such as Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) may not produce the amount of income you need, yet you may not…
Through this economic downturn, many charities have seen donation levels drop, as potential donors feel uncertain over their future income.
Canadian wines made headlines this year when a Chardonnay from Ontario winery Le Clos Jordanne bested vintages from France and California in a tasting billed as “The Judgment of Montreal” by Cellier magazine. The victory underlined that Canadian wines can…
Returning to investing fundamentals is especially important in uncertain times like these.
In this climate, resisting emotion-based investing and maintaining a long-term view are fundamental strategies that will help you stay the course. Emotions tend to run high when…
Every investor dreams of buying low and selling high. Yet through the different market cycles, many investors do just the opposite: They tend to buy when the market is near its peak and sell when the markets are struggling.
This kind…
Income-generating investments play an important role in almost everyone’s portfolio. Especially in today’s challenging environment, these holdings can add stability, as well as a source of regular payouts while you wait for the markets to improve.
But it is not enough…
Reviewing your financial plan on a regular basis is an important part of your investment strategy. While a well-designed plan can help you achieve the long-term returns you need and see you through changing markets, it’s necessary to make periodic…