Canadian investors got off to a slow start in January, but with markets rallying since July 2010, the New Year slowdown looks pretty tame.
The economists have had their turn, prognosticating on GDP growth for 2011, and with the recession now well behind us, the question is “How do I invest for 2011?”
Here’s what money managers have told us.
Canadian equity bull has room to run - By Vikram Barhat
It’s the time of year when investment experts get busy writing commentaries and fashioning forecasts. With one eye on the road ahead, and the other looking in the rear view mirror, here’s their vision of Canadian equities for 2011.
Bonds face challenges, but no bubble – By Steven Lamb
The crisis of 2008-09 sent investors on a mad search for safety and a huge number of them sought refuge in bonds. Fixed income led mutual fund sales since the crisis, driving the price of bonds higher and yields lower. Some have suggested fixed income poses a threat as the next bubble.
Bias for U.S. equities is positive - By Brenda Craig
The U.S. economy has been walking around in a daze since it fell off that cliff in 2008, but if America can get its mojo back, 2011 could prove to be a turn around year.
Global investing lowers risk – By Diana Cawfield
When it comes to investing in international equities, the forecast for 2011 finds a mix of challenges and opportunities on the horizon. Turmoil in Europe, and inflationary concerns in emerging markets may pose risks, but consumption spending and prudent companies offer a promising outlook.
Global recovery to drive commodities - Bryan Borzykowski
This past year has been a wild one for commodities — gold reached all time nominal highs, oil climbed from around $70 to almost $90, while natural gas bas barely budged from a low $4. Fortunately for investors, the outlook for 2011 is less volatile; commodity prices should be on their way up.
Does the loonie still have room to fly? - By Al Emid
It might be the riskiest financial forecast of all: currency. The stakes are a huge. Get it wrong, and your foreign content allocation can implode. Get it right, and you’ll enjoy a multiplier effect on those out-of-county assets.
Filed by Staff, editor@Advisor.ca
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