Cutting Through the Noise
September 5, 2023
The world's hottest stock, Nvidia, poses a dilemma for fund managers — both those who own it and those who don't. We explain.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2023
With parts of the market once again seeing dramatic moves, steady companies are increasingly the focus of our funds. Here are a few examples.
Read MoreAugust 21, 2023
A look at what makes investing different from every other aspect of your life, and how you can embrace its peculiarities to your advantage.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2023
Observations about trends being overlooked, misunderstood, or in transition.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2023
Are you a soon-to-be empty nester? Investor Specialist Jeff Stashuk shares some of the most talked about emotions and offers some financial tips to consider during this major life event.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2023
Speculating about something can be entertaining. Debating how the Jays will do, or the number of goals Connor McDavid will score, is fun and totally harmless. Everyone knows there’s no way of determining what will happen. Any outcome is possible. The investment industry’s preoccupation with predicting the stock market is another matter. The people making the forecasts actually believe what they’re saying. Their seemingly well-reasoned projections also have entertainment value but, unfortunately, lead to poor investment decisions.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
A lightly edited version of a speech that Tom Bradley gave at a Portfolio Management Association of Canada dinner for the 2023 PMAC Awards for Excellence in Investment Journalism on June 21.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2023
Investors might be surprised to learn that their portfolios have likely grown during the first half of 2023 despite the negative news dominating headlines. We provide some highlights on how the Founders and Builders Fund have performed, our returns outlook and how we're positioned.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2023
Why you should stay glued to your target asset mix unless there are good reasons to do otherwise.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2023
July 5, 2023
Born and raised in Toronto, our newest Investor Specialist has a love for numbers, nature, news, fashion, coffee, and dogs. Meet Samantha Warszawski.
Read MoreJune 26, 2023
Capturing a liquidity premium can make sense for your portfolio, but there's no free lunch with this type of risk — as holders of some real estate and mortgage funds today will attest.
Read MoreJune 22, 2023
The stock market moves in mysterious ways. Lately, just seven tech-related stocks have been propelling the U.S. index higher and opinions abound on whether this is healthy or not. We weigh in with our take on the current situation.
Read MoreJune 19, 2023
A visual of how consumer prices have reacted to major financial events over the past 60 years.
Read MoreJune 14, 2023
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).
Read MoreJune 5, 2023
When it comes to online stock trading, the phrase 'zero commission' has become a buzzword in recent years. We walk through how it works and bring to light the hidden costs you should be aware of.
Read MoreJune 1, 2023
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.
Read MoreMay 30, 2023
May 29, 2023
It’s not often you get a chance to talk to someone who’s been involved in a profession for more than 70 years. But the Vancouver investment community has such a person — Michael Ryan. Behold some nuggets of wisdom from the veteran money manager.
Read MoreMay 23, 2023
All you need to know about the First Home Savings Account (FHSA), a new account type for prospective first-time home buyers.
Read MoreMay 15, 2023
It’s a fascinating time to be analyzing businesses, the economy and the market. In his latest Financial Post article, Tom Bradley identifies a list of important trends that are going through profound change or just starting a transition.
Read MoreMay 8, 2023
In our latest video, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of GICs and bond funds to help you determine which might be a better fit for your investment goals and horizon.
Read MoreMay 1, 2023
Investors sometimes believe their advisers know more than they do. That’s a mistake, and it’s important, because it creates unrealistic expectations for an endeavour where realistic expectations are a must.
Read MoreApril 27, 2023
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.
Read MoreApril 24, 2023
With the tax filing deadline fast approaching (Monday, May 1), we offer up some tips and strategies to keep more money in your pocket in the near term and over the long run.
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