Tourist Exchange Rates: Using Foreign Currency in Your Travels
Listen to our podcast episode on this topic, “How can you acquire foreign currency?” When planning out your next trip or vacation to a foreign country it is important to…
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What are Share Buybacks?
Companies can distribute cash to their stockholders through a share repurchase, but for these to be effective, share buybacks have to be done at the right time and for the…
Explained: Top Canadian Retirement Planning Vehicles
Every year, as the RRSP deadline approaches, Canadians rush to make their contributions so they can check “saving for retirement” off their to-do list. But while RRSPs are a good…
Types of preferred shares
The one thing constant about preferred shares is their seniority. Preferred shareholders are the senior equity holders in a company and have “preference” in terms of dividend payments and distributions…
Investment Manager Selection
The investment manager selection process is a lot tougher than you might think. It requires time and patience and knowing not to rely too much on her historical performance. Choosing…
What is a commodity swap?
A commodity swap helps producers manage their exposure to fluctuations in their products’ prices, and although they can be risky, these swaps are important for energy, chemical and agricultural companies.…
