INSIGHTS AND
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Insights
Dive into our diverse global investment expertise and perspectives
Unlocking more global growth potential
A conversation with the our Multi-Asset Strategies (MAS) team
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Quarterly commentary
Q2 2025
High-level analysis of Q2 2025 financial markets, the economy, and ATB’s portfolios
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Think global in your investments
How global diversification can open up a world of opportunity
Tariffs and trade - “Liberation Day”
The situation continues to be fluid amidst heightened global tensions and a relentless trade-focused news cycle.
Trade tariffs - It's actually real this time
US tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China have increased market volatility.
Trump’s tariffs recap; stay the course
A fast-developing situation and a challenging time for investors!
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.
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.
Trump's tariff threat
Markets reacted moderately to this news, but how could this impact us. Our Portfolio Managers provide their thoughts.
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?
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?
Six options for successful investing
How do you position your investments for growth and safeguard them at the same time?
Will the Canadian railways lockout impact our Funds?
Our PMs provide their thoughts and insights on the consequences of the lockout.
Stock market selloff
Equity markets experience a rocky start to the month with a global selloff on Aug 5, 2024.
Cryptocurrencies - an update
Given Bitcoin's stellar year in 2023, has ATBIM changed its view on cryptocurrencies?
Gold as an investment
Gold is many things to many people, but is it a sound investment?
Navigating trends in the Canadian housing market
Our Portfolio Managers take a closer look at Canada's growing real estate market.
The momentum of "The Magnificent 7" and AI
A spotlight on "The Magnificent 7" stocks and Artificial Intelligence momentum into 2024.
A new dawn for bonds?
A review and outlook for the asset class in eight charts from our portfolio management team.
Navigating markets amidst the conflict in the Middle East
Our Portfolio Managers discuss the exposure to the ATBIM Funds from the current conflict.
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?
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?
Profit and purpose
Responsible investing, ESG investing, ethical investing - what does it all mean?
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
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.
