Cutting Through the Noise
January 18, 2016
People are saying it's time to get out of the market. Here's why staying in means better returns in the long run.
Read MoreDecember 21, 2015
In his last Globe article of 2015, Tom reflects back on a wild year.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2015
With "safer" assets being expensive and growth tough to come by, investors need to balance their portfolios with care.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2015
Investors have seen it all this year - which makes it an ideal time to assess your portfolio. We walk through a few simple steps you can take.
Read MoreOctober 14, 2015
In his Globe and Mail column, Tom highlights four things you can do to improve long-term returns.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2015
In his latest Globe article, Tom explains why he's more optimistic about stocks after a choppy summer.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2015
In his latest Globe article, Tom emphasizes that how you invest now will play a big role in your standard of living in the last third of your life.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2015
There are always disconnects in the markets. Things that are out of whack with what we've come to expect. As Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's investment partner points out in the quote above, there seems to be more than usual right now.
Read MoreJune 4, 2015
When picking an investment firm to work with, the people and approach are the biggies. Tom elaborates in his Globe and Mail column.
Read MoreMay 27, 2015
A look at what you can do to protect yourself from short-termitis and best-number syndrome.
Read MoreMay 13, 2015
With bonds and stocks looking expensive, it's not such a bad thing to have some cash set aside for a rainy day.
Read MoreApril 20, 2015
A look at how the recent moves in exchange rates and energy prices have recast the shape of trade and capital flows.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2015
The earlier you get engaged in your retirement plan, the better.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2015
January 15, 2015
Don't let near-term forecasts cloud your investment decisions.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2014
Looking at managing risk through the lens of three types of investors.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2014
The down part of any market cycle is when the biggest mistakes are made, but bull markets also require discipline, patience and fortitude.
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2014
CRM2 represents a huge step forward, but without eliminating the complexity and potential conflicts inherent in trailers, it’s unfinished business.
Read MoreJuly 23, 2014
Much has been written about the flaws of the investment industry. Recently Michael Lewis stirred the pot with his book about high-frequency trading called Flash Boys. In this space, I’ve talked often about high fees, complex products, unattainable promises, and ...
Read MoreJune 24, 2014
When I was in Toronto a few weeks ago, I was walking north on Bay Street toward King and was struck by how quiet it was. It was probably just a lull in the day, but I couldn’t help but feel it was analogous to where we are in the capital markets. Things are calm ...
Read MoreMay 8, 2014
When I headed west to join Phillips, Hager & North in 1991, I had to learn about bonds, and fast. My background as an equity analyst wasn’t going to cut it with the balanced pension clients I’d be working with. Fortunately, PH&N was already one of Canada’s ...
Read MoreApril 2, 2014
Set up a long-term investment plan and stick to it. It’s easy to say and difficult to do. What makes it so hard are the inevitable market extremes, which range from “I can retire today” euphoria to “I hate the stock market” depression. At both ends of the spectrum, it’s ...
Read MoreMarch 12, 2014
“Your investment philosophy is very interesting. What you’re saying about investing, does that apply to how you live your life?” I was asked this question at the end of a media interview. My response: “Hell no. They’re very different. If I lived my life the way ...
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2014
I see it all the time – people unwilling to invest in stocks because of the debt situation in the United States, Europe, China or Canada, the economy’s dependence on central bank stimulation or China’s slowdown. Their hesitation may pay off one day, but ...
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2014
Exchange traded funds (ETFs) are the most talked about product trend in the wealth management industry. I’m not sure what comes second, but it’s not even close. An overwhelming majority of commentators and bloggers recommend indexing with ETFs ...
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