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04/25/2022

It's difficult not to react to the uncertainty of market volatility. Yet, making changes to investment plans during a crisis is rarely a recipe for success. Watch this 2-minute video to learn how to be a disciplined investor through any market environment:

Understanding market volatility

03/22/2021

Choosing the right asset mix is key to long-term investment success. An RBC Financial Planner- like me- can help.

The benefits of diversification for investing

11/05/2020

In this 10-minute video, Chief Economist Eric Lascelles shares an election update as ballots continue to be counted. With the results much closer than initially anticipated, he also discusses the impact of election uncertainty on financial markets.

A closer race than expected

10/08/2020

As many countries enter the second COVID-19 wave, this economic update explores the latest global virus figures and developments, and the impacts on economies worldwide. It also digs into the fascinating U.S. political landscape.

Economy grinds forward amid second viral wave

09/08/2020

Knowing that is part of investing does not make it easy to ride out. Here are 5 tips to help you maintain perspective and remain disciplined on investing for the long term to reach your goals.

Markets tend to go up and down, and sometimes even go through rapid shifts. This is called market volatility. Here are five strategies that can help you reduce the impact of these changes -- and feel more confident about reaching your long-term goals.

06/27/2020

Hear from RBC GAM’s Emerging Market Equities Team on how emerging market economies are faring in light of the pandemic, and the effects of COVID-19 on consumer behaviour.

Emerging Markets: Market review & the effect of a pandemic on consumer behaviour

06/25/2020

Les petits changements peuvent avoir de grands effets! Voici un article intéressant de Dan Chornous, chef des placements, RBC Gestion mondiale d’actifs, sur l’importance constante de la répartition stratégique de l’actif...

Prise en compte des grands changements durables au sein de l’économie et des marchés des capitaux

05/11/2020

Retirement is an ever-growing concern for many Canadians and we are proud to have been ranked #1 among the Big Five Banks by DALBAR in supporting Canadians with their Retirement needs.

RBC Ranks #1 Among Big Five Banks Supporting Canadians with Retirement (Toronto, ON. February 5, 2020) DALBAR Inc., the financial community’s leading independent expert for evaluating, auditing and rating business practices, customer performance, product quality and service, released findings from...

04/06/2020

We’re providing financial help for clients impacted by COVID-19. Self-serve options for immediate relief are available now. You can defer mortgage payments, and skip a payment for loans & credit cards. For details, please visit: https://www.rbc.com/covid-19/index.html

04/06/2020

Situations like COVID-19 can make people more vulnerable, and more attractive to scammers. https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/six-ways-to-protect-yourself-from-covid-19-scams/

01/16/2020

NEW from RBC GAM! Listen to Melanie Adams discuss what Responsible Investment and mean and how investment managers integrate ESG analysis into their investment process
https://www.rbcgam.com/en/ca/insights/podcasts/bringing-esg-to-the-forefront/detail?utm_id=wm5503277654663076

08/22/2019

Among the many macroeconomic issues blowing across the economic landscape, the gusts of protectionism have been especially notable. This report from Eric Lascelles lays out the full story of protectionism, beginning with the era of globalization that it has helped to quash.

Economic Compass: A primer on protectionism