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Cutting Through the Noise


May 25, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

10 Years Wiser (the article)

Reflecting back on the origins of Steadyhand and the challenges, opportunities, and lessons we've embraced over our first decade.

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May 23, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Steadyhand should have a ________.

What symbol or icon comes to mind when you think of Steadyhand?

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May 17, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Of dragons, wealthy barbers and saving more

Observations from an investment lunch with David Chilton.

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April 18, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

A closer look at America's domination of the global stock market

America increasingly dominates global stock market indices, which isn't such a good thing.

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April 11, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

10 years: A performance analysis

A rundown of our first set of 10-year numbers.

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March 28, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Best case / worst case

A look at some of the triggers that could cause the markets to climb appreciably higher or spark a meaningful pullback.

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March 14, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Emmylou: Namaste

Checking in with Emmylou a year into her transition to part-time work.

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March 2, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

When you're only No.2, you've got something to prove

What a Steadyhand ad from the 60's might have looked like.

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February 16, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

RRSP Open House - Vancouver, February 23

We’re hosting an RRSP-themed Open House in our Vancouver office on Thursday, February 23. We'd love to see you!

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February 15, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

The big questions you should ask your advisor

Not sure how to guide the next conversation with your advisor? Tom Bradley was a guest recently on Bruce Sellery’s podcast to address the issue.

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February 13, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Read at your own risk

We all love an exciting investment story. But they can do more harm than good.

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January 25, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Fifty-two grand!

With the turn of the calendar comes a fresh $5,500 in contribution room for your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Even better, the lifetime contribution limit for these accounts now stands at $52,000!

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January 23, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

The costs of investing

A breakdown of the direct and indirect costs that impact returns.

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January 19, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Video: Where to from here?

A webinar recording of our annual client presentation, Where to from here?

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January 17, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

The benefits of diversification - 2016

A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.

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January 12, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

State of the Union

An update on all things Steadyhand.

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January 10, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Bradley's Brief - Q4 2016

A brief look at the letter from the Prez.

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November 29, 2016

By Scott Ronalds

The agonizing reality of moving an account

A rant about Canada's slow moving banks.

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November 28, 2016

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, 2016

By Scott Ronalds

Why you always want some exposure to parts unknown in your portfolio

A reminder why we always want to have exposure to emerging markets in our portfolios.

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October 28, 2016

By Scott Ronalds

What to do if you're not an Ontario teacher

Ontario teachers have a great pension plan. Most Canadians, however, don't. So here are a few tips to building a nest egg that even teachers in the 416 would be envious of.

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October 22, 2016

By Scott Ronalds

Sentiment is a funny thing

Sentiment, or the mood of the market, is part of what makes investing an art, not a science.

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October 20, 2016

By Scott Ronalds

Meet our new small-cap manager: November 3 (Vancouver)

Join us over lunch on November 3 for a "fireside chat" with the new manager of our Small-Cap Fund, Joe Sirdevan.

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October 11, 2016

By Scott Ronalds

Bradley's Brief - Q3 2016

A brief look at the letter from the Prez.

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September 8, 2016

By Scott Ronalds

September action

September, baby! It's a month of excitement and action for sports fans. For investors, this feeling can be a dangerous one.

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