Emerging markets to lead global economy

By Craig Alexander, Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist,
TD Bank Financial Group

The world economic recovery continues to unfold. However, the overall picture masks a two-speed world economy, with emerging markets in the fast lane and the developed world lagging behind. What does this mean for the global economy? Read Craig Alexander's economic outlook to find out.

Trading Corner: Focus on Australia

Looking for somewhere to invest outside of North America that is different, promising and comfortable? Consider "down under." With its strong ties to Asia and its resource-based economy, Australia can be an attractive investment destination. And it's easy to invest directly in Australia through TD Waterhouse Global Trading.

How to succeed in a slowing economy

The North American economy may be slowing, but that doesn't have to mean lacklustre growth for your investment portfolio. This article will look at some strategies, such as investing in consumer staples stocks, which can help you invest smartly in a slowing economic climate.

Take your RSP to the max

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) contribution limits have been rising steadily over the past decade. This is good news for Canadians who are living longer and spending more time in retirement than ever before. Here are some tips to help you get the most from your RSP.

Take advantage of emerging opportunities

As economies in North America and much of the developed world struggle with slowing post-recession growth, a different story is unfolding elsewhere. And it's one that heralds some potential for your investment portfolio.

Canadian housing market — not too hot, not too cold

By Pascal Gauthier, Senior Economist, TD Bank Financial Group

Canada's residential real estate market has been a pillar
of strength for many years. It held its own even as the markets in the U.S. and other countries imploded in the
last few years. What lies ahead for Canada over the
next couple of years? Pascal Gauthier, Senior Economist,
TD Bank Group, helps explain.

Strategies to manage investment risk

When we think of risk, we tend to focus on the possibility of losing money in the markets. But even safer investments like bonds or savings accounts come with some risk — namely, that your savings may not keep pace with the cost of living. This article explains the different types of risks and how to manage them in your portfolio.

TD Waterhouse presents MoneyTalk and book review

Patricia Lovett-Reid is the host of MoneyTalk, a national prime-time television program on personal finance, airing every Monday at 8:00 p.m. ET on the Business News Network (BNN).

In this issue of Investor Insights, Patricia Lovett-Reid reviews J. Anthony Boeckh's enlightening book, The Great Reflation: How Investors Can Profit from the New World of Money, which explains what went wrong during the recent financial crisis.

TD named Fixed Income Fund Manager of the Year

TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM), the manager of TD Mutual Funds, was named "Morningstar Fixed Income Fund Manager of the Year" at the 2010 Canadian Investment Awards. Several of TDAM's funds received honours, with the TD Monthly Income Fund, TD Canadian Bond Fund and TD Health Sciences Fund named best Canadian Balanced Fund, best Canadian Fixed Income Fund and best Healthcare Fund, respectively.