Year to date, most of the major asset classes are still posting gains. The two downside exceptions: US stocks (VTI) and ...

The SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF ( SPHY) is a strong, simple high-yield corporate bond index ETF, with a 7.8% dividend ...

Gold is less effective as a short-term inflation hedge. Gold stocks, as measured by the S&P/TSX Global Gold Index have a higher correlation to equities than gold bullion. Also, due to their business ...