Investors are often looking to insulate themselves against the vagaries of the bond and stock markets. Many exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have emerged to do just that.
In Canada, that means exposure to highly regulated and entrenched sectors with a small selection of large companies. It’s a recipe for concentration risk, says Cole Kachur, senior advisor and portfolio manager with Kachur Wealth Management Group at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth Inc.,
It is a decision that many Canadians will need to make prior to retirement: when should you start Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits? At age 60, 65 or wait until 70? Despite the potential for a higher CPP payout — an increase of 42 percent if the CPP is deferred
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