Bonds

Finding the Sweet Spot in Bond Investing

The bond market’s “sweet spot” is shifting—have you found it yet?

Navigating Fixed Income Markets: Insights from Franklin Templeton's Alex Lee

Franklin Templeton's Alex Lee offers insights on the fixed income market, highlighting the Franklin Canadian Ultra Short Term Bond Fund (FHIS) and key investment strategies.

Canada Interest Rate Cuts: How Investors Can Position Their Portfolios with ETFs

The ripple effects of the BoC’s rate cut impact various asset classes.

Bank of Canada’s Rate Cut Boosts Long-Term Bond ETFs

Bank of Canada cuts overnight rate to 4.75%, lifting long-term bond ETFs. BMO Long Federal Bond Index ETF (ZFL) gains 2.40%.

RBC GAM launches ETF Series offerings for their Fixed Income Pool suite

Canadian investors can now access these one-ticket bond strategies through an ETF.

Diverging Policies and Declining Rates

The global policy rate environment is poised to change, as the US may cut rates in the near future.

Success of Target Maturity Bond ETFs

The preciseness of a bond, with the benefits of an ETF.

Bank of Canada Holds Interest Rates at 5%: ETF Winners and Losers

Here's an analysis of which ETFs benefitted and suffered the most from the BoC's recent announcement.

Two Types of ETFs to Consider for Diversification When Your Bond ETF Isn't Working

Here are some additional ways Canadian investors can diversify their portfolios via ETFs.

How Canadian Investors Can Gain Access to the U.S. Treasury Market with ETFs

ETFs can provide exposure to U.S. Treasuries in a transparent, liquid, and cost-effective manner.

Higher Rates for Longer: The Case for Ultra-Short-Term Bond ETFs

ETFs like FHIS can help investors manage interest rate risk while still delivering an attractive yield.

A Window of Opportunity in the Ultra-Short Bond Market – Webinar Recap

In the latest CBOE Canada ETF Market Webinar, experts from Franklin Templeton discuss the advantages of short-duration bonds and why the Franklin Bissett Ultra Short Bond Fund (Ticker: FHIS) is a valuable addition to portfolios, offering stability in a changing fixed income landscape.

Hamilton Launches Canada's First Covered Call Bond ETF

Canadian ETF issuers continue to innovate, with Hamilton's latest offering serving as a great example.

Ultra Short-Term Bond and Money Market ETFs: A Guide for Canadian Investors

These ETFs offer Canadian investors an alternative for their cash management needs.

Rising Rates and Floating Rate Bonds in Canada

As the Bank of Canada and major central banks signal that interest rates may have to rise further, floating rate debt is becoming an opportune investment.

Manulife Investment Management Launches New Global Dividend & Bond ETFs

Income investors may find these ETFs useful for building a globally diversified portfolio.

Bond Investing with NEO-Listed ETFs

The NEO exchange has some unique bond ETFs that investors may find highly useful.

Active Bond ETFs: A Winning Option in 2023?

Active bonds have the potential to outperform in uncertain market conditions making them an interesting pick for 2023.

RBC Target Maturity ETFs: A Better Way to Invest in Bonds?

RBC's new suite of target-maturity bond ETFs offer advantages over existing bond ETFs.