Commentary
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May 08, 2023High quality bonds as a hedge against risk: Strategist
BNN Bloomberg asked Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., about the risk of missing out by being too defensive. "There's always a risk…hedge some of the downside by being more defensive, but stay in the market."
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May 05, 2023Balanced portfolios: why diversification is key for investing success
Jason Zhang, Portfolio Manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc. shares his insights on the correlation between stock and bond prices in this recent article by Wealth Professional
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April 13, 2023
Cautious on stocks, finding opportunities in fixed income
Chhad Aul, chief investment officer and head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management, joins BNN Bloomberg for his current market outlook.
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March 07, 2023
How much more dovish can the BoC be before its divergent approach affects loonie?: Strategist
Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., appeared on BNN Bloomberg to discuss his take on the Bank of Canada's measures to fight inflation. Aul notes the pause on rate hikes has been "well telegraphed," but cautions that too much divergence from other central banks could weaken the Canadian dollar.
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February 21, 2023
There's reason to be a little bit optimistic about interest rates: Portfolio manager
Christine Tan, portfolio manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc., appeared on BNN Bloomberg to talk about the signs of slowing inflation. Though the inflation rate was reported today as being softer than expected at 5.9%, Tan's take was that, "Our team thinks it's important to look at the details at this point in the cycle." These details include things that are adding pressure to the upside like shelter and food.
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February 09, 2023
This is a good opportunity to take some profits, move to a defensive positioning: Strategist
Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., was interviewed by BNN Bloomberg for his take on the market. Aul feels there's limited reason to preemptively call a victory on inflation as interest rate hikes have yet to show their full impact on the economy.
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January 31, 2023
Bond over stocks, U.S. stocks over TSX amid current market environment: Strategist
Christine Tan, portfolio manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc. discusses the efforts to "thread the needle" with BNN Bloomberg. Tan explains this as trying to bring inflation down so the economy can grow at a more measured pace, while still watching wildcards such as housing and consumer sentiment.
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January 23, 2023
Why this portfolio manager is proceeding with caution
Christine Tan, portfolio manager at SLGI Asset Management Inc., discusses with Wealth Professional her guarded stance as she looks forward to 2023. “Even though there is somewhat of a consensus view of a recession, there's still quite a wide variation in terms of the actual economic path.”
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January 12, 2023
We continue to stay away from cyclical stocks: Strategist
Chhad Aul, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Multi-Asset Solutions at SLGI Asset Management Inc., joins BNN Bloomberg for his market view. Aul expects that the central banks will err on the side of overtightening for longer, possibly enabled by the current strong labour market. Rate hikes are not over yet, so it might be well into next year before any rate cuts are made.
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January 10, 2023Oricia Smith – Changing the face of asset management
Oricia Smith, President of SLGI Asset Management Inc. and Senior Vice President of Investment Solutions for Sun Life Canada spoke with Business Chief magazine. "My ambition for Sun Life Global Investments is to be the most forward-looking investment manager and the asset manager of choice in Canada.” To achieve that goal will take asking the right questions.
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