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What’s beyond the Top 60 in Canada?
Canada’s investment landscape is often defined by the S&P/TSX 60, the benchmark that comprises the nation’s largest companies. These larger-cap companies—predominantly Financials and Energy firms—tend to lead headlines for portfolio allocations. Yet beneath the top tier of widely recognized names exists a dynamic segment that focuses on emerging leadership, innovation and diversification in Canada’s public…
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Canada’s Materials Sector Strikes Gold
Canadian equity markets have a reputation for their sector concentration and cyclical swings, often reflecting the country’s deep ties to commodities and resource-driven growth. Over the past decade, sector performance has rotated dramatically, with Energy, Materials and Information Technology each taking their turn at the top. This constant reshuffling has reinforced the importance of diversification,…
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2023 Has Already Been Trepidatious
A sizzling start for Canadian equities in 2023 found itself fizzling as March began. Despite having a return of as much as 7% in late January/early February, through March 17, 2023, the S&P/TSX Composite Index was up 0.7% YTD. In line with historical trends, the S&P/TSX Composite Low Volatility Index underperformed, declining 0.1%. Volatility rose…