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The structural trade-offs of Canadian and U.S. banking

Is a safer banking system always better? While Canada’s highly consolidated Big Six oligopoly offers unparalleled stability against financial collapse, it comes with a hidden cost for innovation and small business growth. Discover how Canada’s defensive framework stacks up against the hyper-competitive architecture of the United States.

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What would increased investment mean for Canada’s economy?

Increased investment from pension funds and foreign companies would help bolster Canada’s economy, as long as it’s done right.

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What would decreased investment mean for Canada’s economy?

Canada’s growth has slowed amid lackluster investment from Canadian and foreign investors, and experts warn if the trend isn’t reversed, the country’s economy will stagnate.

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Where did the Canadian capital go? A snapshot of today’s investment landscape

When you look into your investment portfolio, how many Canadian, U.S. or global assets are you holding? In many portfolios, for every Canadian stock, there’s double foreign stocks. Portfolios are increasingly tilted toward global markets, which raises the question: What does this shift mean for Canada’s economy?

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Growth engines vs. dividend giants: Decoding the U.S. and Canadian markets

Tech-driven growth or reliable resource dividends? We break down the structural differences and performance metrics of the Canadian and U.S. markets.

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The difference between institutional and retail trading

One side commands trillions of dollars and has armies of analysts. The other has smartphone apps, grit and increasing market power. These two groups make up a large part of the investing playing field - and face different challenges and opportunities.