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March 2025 Portfolio Management Team Update By Elvis Picardo, CFA®, CIM, Senior Portfolio Manager, iA Private Wealth March 25, 2025 SUMMARY Market Review: North American indices fell in February on mounting concerns about the impact of a global trade war. The selloff intensified into March, triggering a 10% correction in the S&P500 that wiped out […]
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February 2025 Portfolio Management Team Update By Elvis Picardo, CFA®, CIM, Senior Portfolio Manager, iA Private Wealth February 25, 2025 SUMMARY Market Review: Global equities began the year positively with solid returns in January, but volatility in recent weeks underscores the risks that lie ahead. The TSX rose 3.3% last month, trading at a record […]
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2024 IAPW Tax Document Distribution Dates There are different mailing dates for different account types. Please click on the link below to view the expected delivery for both mail and online tax slips and reports. 2024 Important Year-End Information – Tax Document Distribution Dates
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January 2025 Portfolio Management Team Update By Elvis Picardo, CFA®, CIM, Senior Portfolio Manager, iA Private Wealth January 8, 2025 Summary Market Review: Global equities dipped in December 2024 but achieved strong annual returns for the second consecutive year, led by record-setting gains in North American indices. Volatility in fixed income markets contrasted with relative […]
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December 2024 Portfolio Management Team Update By Elvis Picardo, CFA®, CIM, Senior Portfolio Manager, iA Private Wealth December 18, 2024 Market Review Global equities turned in a mixed performance in November, as the “Trump Trade” drove North American indices to new highs, while European markets fell amid growing political uncertainty. The TSX Composite surged […]
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November 2024 Portfolio Management Team Update By Elvis Picardo, CFA®, CIM, Senior Portfolio Manager, iA Private Wealth November 22, 2024 Market Review Global equities briefly paused their rally in October ahead of the U.S. Presidential elections, before the “Trump Trade” drove U.S. indices to new highs this month. The TSX eked out a 0.65% gain […]
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