Cutting Through the Noise
July 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 MoreJune 19, 2023
A visual of how consumer prices have reacted to major financial events over the past 60 years.
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 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 MoreMarch 27, 2023
Bond prices fall when interest rates rise, and vice versa. In this quick two-minute video, we explain why.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2023
The best questions to ask a financial advisor, using the FIRE criteria: Fees, Incentives, Returns, Experience.
Read MoreDecember 19, 2022
Salman Ahmed talks to our global small-cap manager about his outlook for the asset class and positioning of our fund.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2022
Some timely personal finance tips from four of Canada's leading financial planners.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2022
Salman Ahmed speaks with our Global Small-Cap Equity Fund manager about investing in Europe during a time of war, political uncertainty, and an energy crisis.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2022
Salman Ahmed speaks with our Global Small-Cap Equity Fund manager about investing in emerging markets and the associated opportunities and challenges.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2022
Salman Ahmed speaks with our Global Small-Cap Equity Fund manager about the global technology sector.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2022
A major regulatory proposal around enhancing fee disclosures has been making waves, and stirring debate, in the investment industry. We weigh in on the discussion.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2022
Salman Ahmed walks through 3 reasons why bonds still warrant a place in investors' portfolios.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2022
Many of the original robo-advisors have pivoted or sold their businesses. In this video, we tell you what happened to the companies that made the biggest splash in Canada and the U.S.
Read MoreJuly 14, 2022
Rising interest rates, decades-high inflation, persistent supply chain problems, the war in Ukraine, and talk of recession weighed heavily on stocks and bonds in the first half of 2022. We shed some light on these top-of-mind issues and what we've been doing in the Founders Fund.
Read MoreJune 29, 2022
Our Volatility Meter is a useful gauge for investors to get a sense of how stocks and bonds (and various combinations thereof) have performed in previous years. We walk you through it.
Read MoreMay 10, 2022
Why we feel confident putting money to work right now, and a few key questions to ask yourself in this highly charged market.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2021
All businesses are impacted by environmental, social and governance issues (ESG) in one way or another. However, the degree to which ESG issues influence a business can vary greatly. Microsoft and Axalta provide good examples.
Read MoreNovember 4, 2021
Last month we announced a new manager for our Global Equity Fund, Aristotle Capital Management. With the portfolio transition now complete, we wanted to provide an update on how the fund is invested.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2021
Real estate bears are getting more airtime as prices have been rising. But they don’t put their money where their mouth is.
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2021
There are a number of myths about responsible investing. We attempt to debunk them.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2021
A primer on ESG integration, the branch of responsible investing our managers subscribe to.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2021
A closer look at the different approaches to responsible investing, including ESG integration, SRI (socially responsible investing), and impact investing.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2021
A look at our framework for responsible investing, or what we're calling Sustainable Steadyhand.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2020
A synopsis of Cargojet, an air cargo services company that we own in our Small-Cap Equity Fund.
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