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Modern Portfolio Theory
In 1952, economist Harry Markowitz introduced Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) in an essay for which he won a Nobel Prize in Economics. This model has served as a cornerstone for modern finance and has inspired both praise and criticism. MPT’s premise rests on the assumption that investors are risk-averse. The model is a mathematical framework…
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CMI Launches its Third MIC Fund to Investors
CMI MIC Prime Mortgage Fund offers investors a conservative, low-risk investment solution. TORONTO, ONTARIO (June 2, 2020) – CMI announced today that they will be launching their third and latest Mortgage Investment Corporation (MIC) fund to the market on July 1, 2020. This MIC fund, the CMI MIC Prime Mortgage Fund, will provide investors with…
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The Relevance of Alternative Investments in Volatile Markets
The current economic and investment climate, brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, has created considerable volatility and uncertainty in capital markets. The stay-at-home protocol that has become the norm in many of the largest countries around the globe has stymied these economies, leading to job losses and lost business as these economies have nearly ground…
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Alternatives in fixed income investing
The COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves throughout the economy. Stock and bond markets have been spiraling as both corporate profits and interest rates have fallen in response to this unprecedented historic event. It appears that uncertainty will remain in the market until such time that the global economy reaches a new normal. Fixed income investments,…
Read moreAssessing Risk and Return of Investments
Investors make decisions by assessing an investment’s return versus its potential risks. A higher yield is expected of a riskier investment, and conversely, lower returns are associated with low-risk ventures. For example, a downtown premium office in Vancouver returns between 3.75% to 4.0%, while a suburban office in Calgary is priced to provide a return…
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Everything Canadians Should Know About Mortgage Investment Corporation Risks
Mortgage investments becoming a more mainstream investment option for individual and institutional investors alike. Making money on debt never gets old but keeps evolving into many intricate vessels. Investing into a MIC can bring potential high-income opportunities. However, MICs have their risks too. Advantages of Mortgage Investment Corporations A MIC manages a diversified pool of…
Read moreMIC Investing As A Way To Diversify Investment Risk
The real estate market has only begun to recover from a combination of challenges like the expanded B20 stress test that tightened the reins on borrowing, a shortage of affordable housing, and increases in construction costs. The sector has held up against these stressors, with prime markets like Toronto and Vancouver maintaining their status as…
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