The PIMCO Total Return Fund experienced outflows of an estimated US$19.4 billion ($22.9 billion) in December, up from US$9.5 billion in November.
The return of volatility—as valuations and investor complacency remain elevated—will make it vital for investors to consider hedging against downside risk and cut back on certain investments in the new year, finds the BlackRock Investment Institute’s (BII) 2015 Investment Outlook.
Amid a global economic slowdown and a low interest rate environment, there are still many ways to make money in the new year.
The Government of Canada successfully issued $1 billion in 50-year bonds.
For years, we have all been saying that interest rates must increase, that they can’t remain at historically low levels, and that the bull market in bonds must end after 30-plus years. After all, how long will investors be content to “earn” negative real yields?
Tactical investing can provide opportunities and help you avoid “blind spots” in an uncertain environment, explained Sadiq Adatia, chief investment officer of Sun Life Global Investments, at a recent lunch presentation.
Growth in developed markets has been sluggish and interest rates remain low. Should institutional investors worry?
ETFs boosting liquidity in tough times.
Japan's public pension fund will increase its allocation to both domestic and foreign equities as well as begin to invest in alternatives.
Ontario says it has successfully launched a green bond program, making it the first government in Canada to issue green bonds.