At TD Asset Management Inc. (TDAM), we recognize this is an unsettling time as the COVID-19 situation evolves across the world and markets continue to fluctuate. Our thoughts go out to anyone in our global community whose health may be affected by the virus.
As always, TDAM is committed to supporting your needs. Our portfolio management teams are continually monitoring events and hold firm in our belief that maintaining a portfolio of high-quality assets is critical to investment success.
We've created a new TDAM COVID-19 Market Information Resource Centre as a central place for you to access relevant resources. Simply browse through the content provided below and check back regularly as new resources will be added. Most important, be sure to take care of yourselves and those close to you during this unsettling time.
If you have specific questions about your portfolio, please reach out to your investment professional.
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04/07/2020
- Market Update and Look Ahead with TDAM CIO (Video) NEW
Anthony Okolie recaps the biggest news of the day including the latest COVID-19 developments, followed by a conversation between Kim Parlee and Rob Vanderhooft, CIO, TD Asset Management, on the state of the financial markets and the shape of a potential recovery.
04/06/2020
- From the desk of Robert Vanderhooft (Article) NEW
The latest insights from Robert Vanderhooft, Chief Investment Officer, TDAM, on COVID-19, the overall market and specific asset classes.
- TDAM Talks Podcast: Market Update (Audio) NEW
Listen to Amol Sodhi, a senior portfolio manager on the asset allocation team, as he discusses the past week in financial markets, the trending themes that capture our interest today, and the outlook for TDAM Portfolios.
04/03/2020
- Oil prices march higher as OPEC calls emergency meeting (Video) NEW
Anthony Okolie recaps the biggest news of the day including the latest COVID-19 developments, followed by a conversation with Michael O’Brien, Managing Director, TD Asset Management, about what a potential deal between OPEC+ members on curbing production could mean for the oil market.
04/02/2020
04/01/2020 |
- Danger or opportunity in high yield bonds (Video)
Anthony Okolie recaps the biggest news of the day including the latest COVID-19 developments, followed by a conversation with Greg Kocik, Head of High Yield Bond Group, TD Asset Management, about the potential opportunities in the high yield and corporate bond space.
03/30/2020 |
- TDAM Talks Podcast: Market Update (Audio)
Listen to Amol Sodhi, a senior portfolio manager on the asset allocation team, as he discusses the past week in financial markets, the trending themes that capture our interest today, and the outlook for TDAM Portfolios.
- From the desk of Robert Vanderhooft (Article)
The latest insights from Robert Vanderhooft, Chief Investment Officer, TDAM, on COVID-19, the overall market and specific asset classes.
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03/27/2020 |
- Light at the end of the tunnel? The case for equities (Video)
Anthony Okolie recaps the biggest news of the day including the latest COVID-19 developments, followed by a conversation with Damian Fernandes, Portfolio Manager, TD Asset Management, about the potential recovery in equities and opportunity for investors searching for yield.
03/25/2020 |
- Finding Value as Markets Struggle for Direction (Video)
Kim Parlee recaps the biggest news as of March 25 including the latest COVID-19 developments, followed by a conversation with David Sykes, Head of Public Equities, TD Asset Management, about how to find companies that can potentially emerge when the pandemic subsides.
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03/23/2020 |
- TDAM Talks Podcast: Market Update (Audio)
Listen to Amol Sodhi, a senior portfolio manager on the asset allocation team, as he discusses the past week in financial markets, the trending themes that capture our interest today, and the outlook for TDAM Portfolios.
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- From the desk of Robert Vanderhooft (Article)
The latest insights from Robert Vanderhooft, Chief Investment Officer, TDAM, on COVID-19, the overall market and specific asset classes.
03/19/2020 |
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03/18/2020 |
- COVID-19 medical and market update (Audio)
As the coronavirus outbreak spreads, naturally there is a lot of uncertainty about what that could mean for your physical well-being and your investments. Kim Parlee talks with Dr. Vipan Nikore, Chief Medical Director, TD Bank, and Michael Craig, Head of Asset Allocation, TD Asset Management.
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- The Uneven Burden Of COVID-19 (Article)
Perspectives from TD Senior Economist Sri Thanabalasingam on the economic and societal impacts of COVID-19. The paper discusses the uneven economic burden on low wage industries and low-income households as well as the policies being put in place to help ease these burdens.
03/17/2020
03/16/2020 |
- A message from the CEO of TDAM
A brief note from Bruce Cooper, Chief Executive Officer, TDAM, discussing the measures TDAM is taking regarding COVID-19.
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- Fed slashes rates to zero to combat COVID-19 (Video)
U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) cuts interest rates to near zero and will start a bond buy-back program (quantitative easing) of $700 billion to combat the economic impact of COVID-19. Scott Colbourne, Managing Director, Global Fixed Income, TDAM, discusses the impact of the Fed’s actions on financial markets.
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- Top Questions From Our Clients In A Turbulent Time - A message from TD Economics (Article)
The measures taken across the globe to fight the COVID-19 pandemic are unprecedented, with policy announcements changing by the hour. Naturally there is a lot of uncertainty about what the future holds. We address some of the more frequently asked questions from clients to help navigate these uncharted waters.
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03/13/2020
- Managing through volatility (Video)
Markets are experiencing a level of volatility not seen since 1987. Michael Craig, Head of Asset Allocation, TDAM, and Scott Colbourne, Managing Director for Global Fixed Income, TDAM, discusses the markets under extremely volatile conditions.
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03/09/2020
- WAAC Perspectives (Article)
Updates from the TD Wealth Asset Allocation Committee (WAAC), showing how TDAM is responding to the market volatility including impacts to major asset classes, and the strategies being used to help minimize risk and capture opportunitiess.
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- From the desk of Bryan Lee (Article)
In depth analysis from the Head of Retail Client Portfolio Management, TDAM, on the market impact of an oil price war and the spread of the coronavirus.
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- Market sell off as oil price plunges (Video)
Global markets sell off again. This time from a collapse in oil prices as Saudi Arabia sets off an oil price war with Russia. Robert Vanderhooft, CIO, TDAM and Michael O’Brien, Managing Director, TDAM, look at the implications for markets, the Canadian energy sector, and investors.
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03/04/2020
- Does volatility signal correction or end of bull market? (Video)
The Volatility Index (VIX), a popular gauge of market fear, touched its highest levels since the financial crisis over the potential impact of the coronavirus outbreak. Brad Simpson, Chief Wealth Strategist at TD Wealth considers whether we could see more substantial downside, or if a sharp reversal is possible.
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02/28/2020
- Coronavirus and the economic fallout (Video)
The coronavirus outbreak outside China is growing, and the fear of the virus spreading to the rest of the world is pushing markets down sharply. Kim Parlee talks to David Sykes, Head of Equities, TDAM, about how much the coronavirus could impact global economies and where you go from here with your investments.
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- Coronavirus triggers market correction: TDAM CIO perspective (Video)
Markets are on track for their biggest selloff since the 2008 financial crisis, as fears grow about the coronavirus impact on global economic growth. Rob Vanderhooft, CIO, TDAM, gives his perspective on the stock sell-off.
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02/01/2020
- Coronavirus Infects Markets (Article)
Insights on how TDAM is responding to the global epidemic the strategies we are using help minimize risk, and how TDAM portfolios are being positioned for future growth when markets recover.
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01/20/2020
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