Vanguard Growth Index Fund Price & Performance (VUG)

Vanguard Investments Canada has introduced four new low-cost asset-allocation mutual funds, catering to advisors who prefer mutual funds over ETFs. These funds, with fees significantly below industry averages, offer globally diversified portfolios and risk profiles ranging from aggressive equity to conservative allocations, simplifying choices for financial advisors and their clients.1

CIBC has listed six new Canadian depositary receipts (CDRs) while delisting ten others. The new additions focus on major Dutch and Swiss companies, including Nestlé and UBS. This move reflects CIBC's strategy to optimize its offerings across Canadian exchanges and better align with investor demand.1

Investor risk appetite has surged to its highest level in 15 years, with equities as the favored asset class. Global stock markets have rallied due to confidence in economic resilience and AI advancements. Meanwhile, European equities gain traction as investors shift focus from overvalued U.S. stocks.2