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Fundamentals: Economics

What’s the Foreign Property Rule?

For decades, Canada kept retirement savings close to home. When the Foreign Property Rule disappeared, so did much of that domestic capital, ultimately reshaping how Canadians invest and where the country’s wealth now flows.

May 21, 2026
2 mins Read

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Will the right incentives increase pensions’ investments in Canada?

Pressure is rising for Canadian pension funds to invest at home - and as sentiment shifts, experts say with the right incentives, they just might.

Why private credit managers are facing unprecedented redemptions

We've seen a lot of news lately about private credit funds getting redemption requests from their investors.

Fundamentals

What is a sovereign wealth fund?

Canada’s resource sector has always been strong, but we’ve often let other investors take the rewards that come from our competitive advantages. The Canada Strong Fund is an attempt to start taking back equity stakes in the country’s own infrastructure and natural resources - and suggests perhaps the best returns may be found domestically.

May 8, 2026
3 mins Read

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Gen Z and millennials invest differently – here’s what they’re saying

Gen Z and millennial investors are taking their own approach to building wealth. From ETFs to ESG to digital platforms, understanding the needs of these younger generations can help advisors better serve their clients.

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What is a blue chip stock?

Blue-chips are often considered the backbone of the market and the foundation of long-term portfolios. But what actually makes a company “blue chip”, and are they worth the investment? There is more to their story than big names and stable returns.