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Market Index Heat Map | Equity decline in the third quarter for most major regions

October 10, 2023

Topics: Economic news, Portfolio Managers

After a strong rally in equities in the first half of 2023, most major regions declined in the third quarter. In fixed income markets, government bond returns were negative across developed markets as the U.S. 10-year yield reached the highest level since 2007.

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The private equity market: a $7.6-trillion playground

September 28, 2023

Topic: Portfolio Managers

“Private equity is just leveraged buyouts!” Ever heard someone say that? It’s probably one of the biggest misconceptions about private markets.

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iAGAM | Fund Spotlight: Thematic Innovation (iA)

September 28, 2023

Topic: Portfolio Managers

Under the spotlight this month: Maxime Houde, associate portfolio manager of the Thematic Innovation (iA) Fund.

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iAGAM Investment Funds | Bonds up and equities down in August

September 21, 2023

Topic: Portfolio Managers

Performance, strategies and market movements: All you need to know this month.

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Market Index Heat Map | A weaker Canadian dollar favoured Canadian investors

September 11, 2023

Topics: Economic news, Portfolio Managers

In the equity markets, returns were mostly negative across the globe but a weaker Canadian dollar favoured Canadian investors, leading to higher returns on U.S. and global equities.

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Dividend growth as a reliable wealth building strategy

September 7, 2023

Topic: Portfolio Managers

2nd part of 3 - The All-Purpose Investment Strategy
Transitioning to our current segment, we shift our focus to the efficacy of dividend growth strategies in shielding investors from the turbulence of market volatility.

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Global Fixed Income (PIMCO) | Early signs of cooling inflation

September 5, 2023

Topic: Portfolio Managers

"In our base case, we see a weakening of the U.S. economy in late summer or fall that will likely prompt the Fed to pause rate hikes past July." — Alfred Murata, PIMCO

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Webcast Sept. 7 | The global health care sector, your prescription for a strong portfolio?

August 31, 2023

Topic: Portfolio Managers

Global markets and geopolitics are moving faster than ever. To help you gain perspective on the economic and investment implications, CIBC Asset Management is hosting an ongoing webcast series.

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Do you know the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index?

August 29, 2023

Topic: Portfolio Managers

Part 1 of 3 - The All-Purpose Investment Strategy
Over the past decade, see how the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index has outperformed the S&P 500 overall index in earnings per share (EPS) growth.

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David Fingold's vlog: A strong first half historically bodes well for investors

August 23, 2023

Topic: Portfolio Managers

 Watch now the third edition of the FINcast vlog featuring David Fingold, Vice-President and Portfolio Manager, Dynamic Funds.

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