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Cutting Through the Noise


September 7, 2023

By Scott Ronalds

Nvidia: Why we don't own the stock

Nvidia is a great business and has quickly grown to become the fifth most valuable company in the world. But there are many risks to consider with the stock. We elaborate on why we don't own it.

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August 24, 2023

By Scott Ronalds

Why your Steadyhand portfolio is focused on sleep-at-night companies

With parts of the market once again seeing dramatic moves, steady companies are increasingly the focus of our funds. Here are a few examples.

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July 10, 2023

By Tom Bradley

Bradley's Brief — Q2 2023

Tom Bradley's quarterly letter to clients.

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July 5, 2023

By Scott Ronalds

Meet Samantha Warszawski, our Newest Investor Specialist

Born and raised in Toronto, our newest Investor Specialist has a love for numbers, nature, news, fashion, coffee, and dogs. Meet Samantha Warszawski.

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June 14, 2023

By Scott Ronalds

Introducing the Steadyhand Retirement Withdrawal Program

We're excited to launch a new program designed to help retirees draw a steady income from their portfolio — a paycheque, in essence — without having to worry about selling their investments at the wrong time (i.e., when markets are down).

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June 1, 2023

By Scott Ronalds

Transfer Fee Reimbursement Program

Steadyhand will reimburse all transfer fees (up to $150 plus tax) for existing clients who move an account(s) to us worth $5,000 or more from another financial institution between July 1 and August 31, 2023.

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May 30, 2023

By Scott Ronalds

Summer Reading

Summer is just around the corner. We've got your literature needs covered.

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April 27, 2023

By Scott Ronalds

Steadyhand Savings Fund: Fee Increase

A fee increase is never a popular decision for a firm that prides itself on being highly investor-centric. But in the case of our Savings Fund, it’s time. We explain.

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April 11, 2023

By Tom Bradley

Bradley's Brief — Q1 2023

Tom Bradley's quarterly letter to clients.

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March 30, 2023

By Scott Ronalds

Coming to Saskatchewan, May 2-5

Two of our senior Investor Specialists, Evan Parubets and Lori Norman, will be in Saskatoon and Regina in early May to meet with clients and investors interested in learning more about Steadyhand.

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March 16, 2023

By Scott Ronalds

Steadyhand tax documents: All you need to know

To assist with your tax filing, we review the tax documents you've received from us this year along with a brief explanation of their purpose.

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March 9, 2023

By Scott Ronalds

Retirement seemed further away back then

With the proper investment footing, there’s no reason the last third of your life can’t be as vibrant as the first third. If you've got questions on retirement, we're here to help.

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January 30, 2023

By Scott Ronalds

Tax Planning Tips With the A-Team: Webinar, February 9

You work hard for your money. And you deserve to keep more of it. Learn savvy tax tips from two subject experts, Tim Cestnick and Cynthia Kett, at our complimentary webinar.

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January 19, 2023

By Scott Ronalds

Year-end Review and Investment Outlook (Video)

A recap of 2022 and a discussion on interest rates, inflation, and when things will get better.

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January 10, 2023

By Tom Bradley

Bradley's Brief — Q4 2022

Tom Bradley's quarterly letter to clients.

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December 14, 2022

By Neil Jensen

Job Opportunity: Investor Specialist (Toronto)

We are looking for an Investor Specialist to join our growing team in Toronto.

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November 30, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Year-end distributions

All you need to know about distributions, and the estimated year-end figures for our funds.

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November 21, 2022

By Tom Bradley

My 15 minutes of fame

Tom Bradley's speech from his induction into Canada's Investment Industry Hall of Fame, which took place on October 27.

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November 3, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Savings Fund yield on the rise

Savers haven’t had much to cheer about over the last decade, with short-term interest rates at rock-bottom levels. Well, no longer. Rates have risen significantly this year, and the yield on our Savings Fund has followed suit.

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October 31, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Chris Stephenson recognized as one of Canada’s top financial advisors

We’re pleased to announce that Investor Specialist Chris Stephenson has been recognized as one of the country’s best financial advisors in the 2022 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Wealth Advisors.

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October 24, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Income Fund Distribution Increased

While rising interest rates have hurt bond investors this year, there is a benefit: the increased cost of borrowing means higher interest payments to lenders. Bond portfolios are thus able to generate a higher income stream. In the case of our Income Fund, this has enabled us to increase its quarterly distribution.

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October 11, 2022

By Tom Bradley

Bradley's Brief — Q3 2022

Tom Bradley's quarterly letter to clients.

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September 27, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Covering Your Assets: Estate Planning Tips and Insights Webinar, October 12

You’ve worked hard to build your wealth. Which is why it’s crucial to have a sound estate plan. Join our upcoming webinar for practical planning tips and insights from two leading experts.

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September 21, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Co-investment update 2022

One of our key business tenets is co-investment, or investing alongside our clients. Here's what it means in real money.

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August 18, 2022

By Tom Bradley

Building Trust

An informal poll by the Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick indicated that Steadyhand is recognized by Canadians as one of the country's most trusted financial brands. We recap some of the things we do—big and small—that we hope engender trust in our business.

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