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Government bond yields have been rising across the globe since markets returned to risk-on mode following early April’s surge in market volatility. We explore why the recent yield spike may be transitory and consider the current attractiveness of fixed income relative to other assets on a risk-adjusted basis

You have a goal in mind and you’ve started to save for it. With all the choices available to you, deciding how to invest your savings may seem difficult. Join this webinar to learn the basics of investing and things to think about as you get started.

Securitized products are bonds that are backed by pools of individual loans, including mortgages, corporate and sovereign loans, consumer credit, and project finance.

Asset allocation is a strategy of dividing an investor’s portfolio among different asset classes based on three key factors – investment objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Like any investment decision, choosing to invest in a bond or bond fund requires careful consideration. How do you know which one to choose? What should you assess?

Most people have experience with interest rates, thanks to a credit card, personal loan or mortgage. But when it comes to bonds, the role of interest rates is often less well understood.

Duration quantifies the sensitivity of a bond or bond portfolio to changes in interest rates.

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Whether your retirement is miles away or just around the corner, it’s a major life event—a shift that will redefine you and your everyday. Join this webinar to learn what you can do now to prepare. Discover the four milestones on the road to your retirement. And learn about the resources Manulife offers to help you get retirement ready.

Many investors consider bonds as relatively stable investments offering regular income and understand that they are a form of debt used by companies and governments.

If there is one thing that makes bond investors nervous, it’s when interest rates rise. But rising rates aren’t always bad – there are several ways to navigate and benefit from rising rates.

You can feel the effects of rising inflation in your wallet as you spend more for your everyday purchases

Investors include bonds in their investment portfolios for a range of reasons including income generation, capital preservation, capital appreciation and as a hedge against economic slowdown.

Retirement happens sooner than you think. If you’re not sure how much money you’ll need to retire comfortably,

A covered call ETF is an exchange-traded fund that holds a portfolio of stocks and earns income by selling call options on those stocks. These funds are often marketed as attractive because they can generate income, reduce volatility, and give investors exposure to covered call strategies without needing to execute trades themselves.

AI can be useful as a research and summary tool, but the idea that investors can delegate important financial decisions to it — at least in its current state — is misguided

While their investment characteristics mean they are often compared to mutual funds, segregated funds have their own unique tax attributes that are important to understand.

As inflation and interest rates rise, our third annual stress, finances, and well-being survey found that many Canadian workers are under financial stress. Join this webinar to learn about strategies you can use to help deal with financial stress in your life, including tips and tools that can help with budgeting, debt, and savings.

Will the CPP exist when I retire? When and how should I apply for it? Join this webinar to get answers to your questions about this government program.

Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) and, tax-free savings accounts (TFSAs)—what's the difference and how could they help you save money? Join this webinar to learn what these plans are, how they’re different, and why you could think about both when you’re deciding how to save.