INSIGHTS AND
FUND COMMENTARY

Dive deep into insightful articles and commentary from the professionals at
ATB Investment Management Inc.

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Insights

Expand your investment knowledge with the latest key insights from the experts at ATB Investment Management.

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Business as unusual

Riding the momentum of a successful 2024, investors anticipate continued growth in 2025. Explore our insights and outlook for the year ahead.

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2024 year in review

High-level analysis of Q4 and a year-in-review for financial markets, the economy, and ATB’s portfolios.

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2024 year-end ATB Fund distributions

Important dates and information regarding year-end distributions

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Market Insights

Stay informed on recent news or read past articles to deepen your investment knowledge.

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Business as unusual

Riding the momentum of a successful 2024, investors anticipate continued growth in 2025. Explore our insights and outlook for the year ahead.

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Missing the 10 best days in the stock market

What is the impact of missing the 10 best days in the stock market? and other client questions answered.

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Trump's tariff threat

Markets reacted moderately to this news, but how could this impact us. Our Portfolio Managers provide their thoughts.

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Trump returns to the White House

The dust has (almost) settled on the 2024 US presidential election. How did markets respond and what can we expect going forward?

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The impact of the US presidential election

Does the outcome of the US election actually matter and will it have any sizeable impact on the markets?

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Six options for successful investing

How do you position your investments for growth and safeguard them at the same time?

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Will the Canadian railways lockout impact our Funds?

Our PMs provide their thoughts and insights on the consequences of the lockout.

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Stock market selloff

Equity markets experience a rocky start to the month with a global selloff on Aug 5, 2024.

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Cryptocurrencies - an update

Given Bitcoin's stellar year in 2023, has ATBIM changed its view on cryptocurrencies?

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Gold as an investment

Gold is many things to many people, but is it a sound investment?

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Navigating trends in the Canadian housing market

Our Portfolio Managers take a closer look at Canada's growing real estate market.

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The momentum of "The Magnificent 7" and AI 

A spotlight on "The Magnificent 7" stocks and Artificial Intelligence momentum into 2024.

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A new dawn for bonds? 

A review and outlook for the asset class in eight charts from our portfolio management team.

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Navigating markets amidst the conflict in the Middle East

Our Portfolio Managers discuss the exposure to the ATBIM Funds from the current conflict.

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Are GICs a good short-term solution for long-term investing?

Interest rates have been rising since 2021 and GIC rates have hit over the 4% mark. So, should long-term investors be considering them?

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How the investment industry leverages AI

AI is potentially the greatest disruptor in human productivity of our time. What does it mean for investors and portfolio managers?

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The US debt ceiling impasse

What is it and how is it affecting markets?

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Profit and purpose

Responsible investing, ESG investing, ethical investing - what does it all mean?

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Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies may be trendy but they’re not appropriate for all investors. Learn why they’re not in our portfolios.

SVB collapse

Diversification within the funds ensures long-term resilience during these kinds of market events

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Don't fear volatility

How we feel about investment risk is often tied to how we feel about volatility, even though they mean different things.

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November 2024 commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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October 2024 commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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August 2024 commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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July 2024 commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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May 2024 commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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April 2024 commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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February 2024 commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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January 2024 commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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November 2023 commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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October 2023 commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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August 2023 market commentary

ATBIM portfolio managers provide commentary on the economy, market and our funds.

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July 2023 market commentary

ATBIM portfolio managers provide commentary on the economy, market and our funds.

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May 2023 market commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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April 2023 commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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February 2023 commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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January 2023 commentary

Economic, market, and fund commentary from the ATBIM portfolio managers.

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ATBIM receives 2024 LSEG Lipper Fund Awards

ATBIM’s Compass Conservative Balanced Series F1 fund recognized again.

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Compass Portfolios win FundGrade A+ awards

Another win for investment excellence

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2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award for Compass Portfolio

ATB Investment Management awarded 2023 LSEG Lipper Fund Award for investment excellence

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FundGrade A+ award recognition

Compass Portfolios awarded for consistent & outstanding risk-adjusted performance

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PM commentary
2024 year in review

High-level analysis of Q4 and a year-in-review for financial markets, the economy, and ATB’s portfolios

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Q3 2024

High-level analysis of Q3 2024 financial markets, the economy, and ATB’s portfolios

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Q2 2024

High-level analysis of Q2 2024 financial markets, the economy, and ATB’s portfolios

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A review of Q1 2024

High-level analysis for Q1 2024 financial markets, the economy, and ATB’s portfolios

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A review of Q4 and 2023

High-level analysis of Q4 and a year-in-review for financial markets, the economy, and ATB’s portfolios

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Q3 2023

High-level analysis of Q3 2023 financial markets, the economy, and ATB’s portfolios

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Q2 2023

High-level analysis of Q2 2023 financial markets, the economy, and ATB’s portfolios

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Q1 2023

High-level analysis of Q1 2023 financial markets, the economy, and ATB’s portfolios

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Q4 2022

High-level analysis of Q4 2022 financial markets, the economy, and ATB’s portfolios

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2024 year-end ATB Fund distributions

Important dates and information regarding year-end distributions

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2024 year-end distribution estimates

Helpful information for year-end planning

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Important changes are coming to the settlement cycle of buying and selling securities

on May 27, 2024

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ATB Funds - 2023 year-end distributions

Important dates and information regarding year-end distributions