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How to Invest in Volatile and Recessionary Markets

Ro Econ — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:41:26 +0000

*Posted in 2009* So you've lost 50% of your portfolio and wondering what to do and how you could have avoided the pain. Most are hearing sit tight, which is true, or heck, even buy, which is even more true. But is there anything you could or can do in a market that is in [...]

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Five Major Categories of Capital Markets

Ro Econ — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:15:18 +0000

Here is a list of five major categories of capital markets and some corresponding investment instruments. Capital markets include the likes of the stock and bond markets and consists of companies or the government raising money for themselves. (List of Typical Securities Traded) 1) Bond Market (ideally holdings for 3 yrs and up) Mortgage bond: [...]

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Key Money Market Instruments Outlined

Ro Econ — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:59:12 +0000

Here is a list of key money market (financial market) instruments. These items are described within the context of a Canadian market. The money market is a 1 trillion market (annual turnover) and a crucial component to help implement monetary policy by the Bank of Canada. Types of financial instruments traded include: - Government of [...]

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Company RRSP or Do it myself?

Ro Econ — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:30:37 +0000

Here is a conversation that was posted in the finance forum before it closed. "So basically after i get my pay cheque and decide to put my money into an rrsp, that money has already been taxed by the gov't so how does it really reduce my TI vs. having your employer take the money [...]

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Questions on How to Set your Own Financial Goals

financewriter — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:58:09 +0000

Twenty Questions: Financial Planning This article will cover several popular questions first time investors post. To start, here is question number 1: How much money is enough to retire/invest? Good question, have ever consider this while thinking how you will reach your financial goals. If only i could get a raise, or a better paying [...]

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Quick Intro on Common Shares

Ro Econ — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:22:19 +0000

Here is a brief explanation on Common Shares. Advantages of owning common shares: 1) A marketable asset 2) Potential for capital appreciation 3) Favourable tax treatment a) Dividends b) Capital gains 4) Voting - a say in the affairs of the company 5) Dividend income 6) Limited liability investment Most suitable for long-term investment (10+ [...]

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Important Reminder on TFSA Contributions – Can’t Recontribute

Ro Econ — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:28:14 +0000

The new investment instrument for Canadians is the tax free savings account or TFSA. Over time the contribution room will grow (loosely by 5000 + inflation per year). Depending on the type of agreement that you have for your TFSA, you can generally withdraw any amount from the TFSA at any time and for any [...]

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Consumption Bundle Assumptions

Ro Econ — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:40:11 +0000

Introductory Macroeconomics Following up from our introduction to economics/macroeconomics article, this post talks about 'self-interest' and maximizing over a set of preferences subject to constraints. Let's start off with some examples, but first, the tools we'll need (some images used because it's a bit tough to get the right characters). Consumption Bundle (CB): Preference Ordering: [...]

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Why Bonds Trade at par, Discount, or Premium

Ro Econ — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 12:03:31 +0000

Here is a quick reference chart to help you determine market price and coupon rate of bond trades. - When a bond trades at par value: - Market Price = face value - Coupon Rate = market interest rate - When a bond trades at a discount: - Market Price < face value - Coupon [...]

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News Flash – Canadians Don’t Use RRSP Room

Ro Econ — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:45:41 +0000

Canadians are expected to contribute a record $33 billion towards their RRSPs in 2008 but this number is miniscule compared to the $491 billion they still have in unused RRSP contribution room. Despite the strong growth in overall RRSP contributions in 2005, fewer than 40 per cent of Canadians between the ages of 25 and [...]

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