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Fed trims rates—what next?
The U.S. Federal Reserve kicks off the rate-cutting cycle with a 50 basis-point rate cut and signals that there could be more on the way before year end. We take a closer look at what this could mean investors.
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Diversified private real assets: real diversification with the potential for sustainable outcomes
An allocation to private real assets can provide a diversification benefit, help hedge against inflation, and put a portfolio on the path toward sustainability objectives.
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How to find uniqueness in the secondary market
Secondary market investment strategies have seen extraordinary growth since the turn of the century. Jeff Hammer discusses a business that’s been fully embraced by institutional investors, and how Manulife Investment Management leverages its sponsor-centric platform to enable specialization in GP-led secondary market opportunities.
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What investors need to know about today’s market volatility and the VIX
If there’s one thing investors know for sure about financial markets, it’s that they can be volatile. The first step toward dealing with volatility is to understand what it is and how it can affect your portfolio.
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From earnings to recession fears—making sense of market volatility
Volatility made a dramatic return to the markets in early August, sparked by less-than-stellar corporate earnings, unexpected yen strength, and concerns that economic growth may be stalling. We take a closer look.
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Common wealth transfer mistakes (national edition)
Transferring assets to the intended beneficiaries doesn't always go as planned. Here are the common mistakes to watch out for.
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RRSPs and RRIFs on death
What happens when an RRSP owner dies? At death, RRSPs and RRIFs are fully taxable. By naming a qualifying survivor as a beneficiary, tax can be deferred. There are many questions to answer about tax reporting at death. We discuss some common ones.
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Common estate planning mistakes in Quebec
Transferring assets to the people you want in the way you want doesn't always go as planned. Here are the common mistakes to watch out for.
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Keeping the family cottage in the family
Passing on a family cottage? Half of any increase in value is taxable at death. This strategy protects against an estate having to sell a cottage to pay the tax.
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Asset allocation views: uncharted territory
Latest asset allocation views from the Multi-Asset Solutions Team at Manulife Investment Management.
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