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How new guidance for self-directed platforms could shape investment products and advice

The new guidance allows OEO dealers to offer more support to DIY investors without violating the rule that prohibits investment recommendations

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March 9, 2026

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With ETF providers targeting DIY investors, advisors must cut through the noise to find the right funds

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February 10, 2026

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Nervy clients are resorting to cash, but where to put it?

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February 3, 2026

Dividend ETFs can be an option for RRSPs because investors can still get paid while waiting for calmer markets.

Dividend ETFs can be an option for RRSPs because investors can still get paid while waiting for calmer markets.

Six dividend ETF picks for RRSP season

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January 26, 2026

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Symbol ETF, skrÃ³t od Exchange Traded Fund, koncepcja biznesowo-finansowa. Wooden cubes with ETF icon on a navy blue background. A stock market index fund in the financial sector for business stocks.

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Why Canada’s ETF market is a global outlier – and how we can keep it that way

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Both gold and silver have hit record highs this year amid tight demand, resource nationalism and geopolitical tensions.

Both gold and silver have hit record highs this year amid tight demand, resource nationalism and geopolitical tensions.

As silver hits new highs, fund managers see more upside for ‘poor man’s gold’

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January 9, 2026

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ETF abbreviation for Exchange Traded Fund written on wooden cube blocks with blurred stack of coins and white increasing graph line. Copy space included

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What the ETF boom means for advisors

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January 8, 2026

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A 3D printed word "ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund)" is seen in front of rising stock graph in this illustration taken October 16, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

After a record year for ETFs, what to look for in 2026

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December 29, 2025

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Globe Advisor’s Best of 2025: A rewarding year for investors who could stomach the ride

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December 15, 2025

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The Bay Street Financial District is shown with the Canadian flag in Toronto on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

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November 19, 2025

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Canadian fund fees on downward trajectory as fee transparency rules expand

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November 17, 2025

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Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a major projects announcement in Terrace, B.C., on Thursday.

Infrastructure investors eye new opportunities as Ottawa makes the push for more projects

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November 12, 2025

Rising demand for electricity is leading to investment in clean energy sources such as wind and solar.

Rising demand for electricity is leading to investment in clean energy sources such as wind and solar.

Despite unfriendly policy environment, clean energy stocks get big boost from AI demand

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October 22, 2025

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The word bonds on wooden cubes with office desktop. Business finance stock exchange concept.

Bond investors await interest rate cuts with a nervous eye on inflation, debt supply

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October 21, 2025

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Business gold candlestick investment stock exchange wealth financial concept on 3d golden trade market background of growth finance chart success commercial graph diagram or savings trading value.

How to tap into the gold rally with ETFs

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October 16, 2025

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ETF abbreviation for Exchange Traded Fund written on wooden cube blocks with blurred stack of coins and white increasing graph line. Copy space included

Overwhelming product choice may lead advisors to rely on fewer manufacturers

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Why it’s time to diversify away from the U.S. and into Asia

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