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Diversification can help smooth out returns over the long term

Diversifying to reduce risk is a key investment strategy. The reason: not all investments will perform in the same way at the same time.

Diversification can help smooth out returns over the long term

Diversifying to reduce risk is a key investment strategy. The reason: not all investments will perform in the same way at the same time.

  • July 14, 2021

    GICs and GIFs: what's the difference?

    GICs and GIFs – while their names are similar, these investments differ in how they work and their purpose. Find out how GICs and GIFs can complement each other in your portfolio. 

  • March 12, 2021

    The value in Segregated fund contracts

    The answer is “insurance” – in the form of death benefit, maturity, and, in some cases, income guarantees.

  • March 10, 2021

    What are GIFs (Guaranteed Investment funds)?

    A key difference is that only insurance companies can offer GIFs. They have benefits that mutual funds don’t, including guarantees and estate planning advantages.

  • July 02, 2020

    Maximize savings for your child's education

    It's never too early to start planning for your child's education. One important consideration is how will you pay for it? The sooner you start saving, the better position you will be in.

  • August 01, 2019

    Series descriptions

    Mutual funds are categorized into different “series” or “classes” which are designed to provide different benefits for investors and/or different compensation arrangements for the advisors that sell the fund.

  • July 11, 2019

    Mutual fund fees

    Learn about the different fees associated with investing in mutual funds. What you pay and when you pay it.

  • July 11, 2019

    Types of mutual funds

    Get started on learning about the different kinds of mutual funds.

  • June 14, 2019

    Inside fee based investing

    Understanding the costs of investing and what you are paying for can help you make more informed investment decisions.