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1)
‘markets’ => (drop-down menu) => ‘stocks’
‘country’ => ‘Canada’
set dates to ‘April 2008’ – ‘April 2013’ => refresh
chart type => (drop-down menu) =>line
Analyze the performance (highs/lows, ups/downs etc) of the S&P/TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) over this 5 year period. Bear in mind, as the TSX goes… so generally does the value of your investments, RRSP’s, RRIFs, DCPP’s etc.
2)
‘markets’ => (drop-down menu) => bonds
‘country’ => ‘Canada’
set dates to ‘April 2008’ – ‘April 2013’ => refresh
chart type => (drop-down menu) => line
Analyze the yield (effective interest rate) on the Government of Canada 10yr. bond over this 5 year period.
3)
‘indicators’ => (drop-down menu) => ‘credit ratings’
‘country’ => ‘Canada’
What is the S&P credit rating for Canada?
The questions for this assignment will appear on the final exam.