Commentary

Granite Funds - Q3 CIO views

October 24, 2023

As we enter a potential phase of “higher for longer” interest rates, Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc. discusses current opportunities and portfolio positioning. He also talks about how achieving a soft landing may be hard for Canada as the economy slows down and may sink into recession.

Today’s cash advantage in our portfolios

October 12, 2023

Aly Somani, CFA, Portfolio Manager, SLGI Asset Management Inc. talks about shifting financial dynamics and why cash is important today. “We have always considered fixed income (including cash) to be a kind of ballast in our multi-asset portfolios,” he says.

Why quality companies matter

October 12, 2023

With ongoing worries about the health of the economy, it’s more important than ever for investors to understand what goes into a quality company, Aly Somani, CFA, Portfolio Manager, SLGI Asset Management Inc. explores the factors that impact quality when researching companies.

Clients need your help to protect and pass on their legacy – their way

September 11, 2023

Many Canadian baby boomers are retiring. However, many of them haven’t planned their succession yet. This gap opens up the opportunity for advisors to start discussing this important topic with their Clients.

Rates, recession and rallies - What now?

August 16, 2023

Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, SLGI Asset Management Inc., discusses how the rate-hiking cycle will affect the economy. He also shares his insights on a potential recession, the performance of artificial intelligence stocks and the current risk-reward scenario provided by high-quality bonds.

Recession – How soon?

July 18, 2023

Anthony Wu, Portfolio Manager, SLGI Asset Management Inc., shares his insights on a potential soft-landing scenario. He also provides an overview of the indicators that could show that a recession is on its way.

Technology advances - What should investors consider?

July 17, 2023

Artificial intelligence has gathered a lot of attention on the markets lately. In this video, Anthony Wu, Portfolio Manager, SLGI Asset Management Inc., discusses how technology innovations have impacts on the markets and on portfolio management.

Learn how guaranteed investment funds (GIFs) can help your business

May 25, 2023

Your corporate clients may not know Sun Life Guaranteed Investment Funds (GIFs) contracts owned at the corporate level offer several attractive benefits for business owners. GIFs are also known as segregated fund contracts.

Three reasons to own bonds

May 25, 2023

In this video, Christine Tan, Portfolio Manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc. makes the case why bonds are an attractive alternative to owning stocks and why they should be part of a well-balanced portfolio.

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