Insights

At Lysander Funds we strive to inform and educate Canadian investors. In this section you'll find resources that highlight the thinking of our Portfolio Managers.

Canso Market Observer – March 2023

Editor’s Note: We apologize in advance for possibly any seemingly out of date market numbers or comments, as the past couple of weeks have seen unprecedented volatility on a daily and even hourly basis. It has…

What’s an LRCN AT1 bond?

Financial Pipeline

LRCN AT1 bonds are unsecured, long-dated hybrid securities meant to enhance banks’ core capital base, offering higher yield - and higher-than-usual risk for bank debt.

How does the bond market price inflation risk?

Canadian Family Offices

It’s a simple question, but as Lysander’s Ian Marthinsen notes, there’s no simple answer.

What are bond spreads?

Financial Pipeline

Bond spreads reflect the relative risks of different bonds and are the most common way that market participants compare the value of one bond to another, much like “price-earnings ratios” are used for stocks.

Tax slip info to help investors prepare for tax season

Financial Pipeline

Want to understand T3 and T5 tax slips? Here’s how to make sense of investment tax slips, when to expect them and what to do with the information they contain.

How mutual fund distributions affect investor returns

Financial Pipeline

Distributions can be confusing, but investors need to understand how they work in order to get a clear picture of actual fund returns and know why when they buy matters.

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