Cutting Through the Noise
May 19, 2026
Salman Ahmed is stepping down as Chief Investment Officer after 11 years at Steadyhand, and he will be missed for the care and thoughtfulness he brought to his work on behalf of clients. The firm's approach and values remain unchanged, with Tom continuing in an active advisory role and the broader Purpose team committed to building on the foundation Steadyhand was built on.
Read MoreMay 13, 2026
Most people are better savers than they give themselves credit for. But saving well and planning well are not the same thing. The gap tends to show up at the moments that matter most. Not as a disaster, but as an avoidable surprise. A tax bill that could have been smaller. A decision made on a rule of thumb instead of your actual numbers. A plan that made sense in isolation but hadn't accounted for how everything connects.
Read MoreMay 9, 2026
It comes up in every conversation. Why is the stock market hitting new highs with all that’s going on in the world? There seems to be a long list of things that should hold it back.
Read MoreApril 24, 2026
TD Direct Investing recently announced that it has increased the number of free trades it offers from 50 to 100 per year. Other discount brokers are doing the same. Both numbers sound high to a person committed to steady, long-term investing such as me.
Read MoreApril 23, 2026
Most people who save consistently are doing the hard part. But there's a difference between having a portfolio and knowing what it can actually do for you — whether you're approaching retirement, already in it, or planning a major purchase. That gap is more common than you'd think. In this piece, we explore how having a full picture of your plan can take you from 'I think I'm on track' to 'I know I am'.
Read MoreApril 15, 2026
The biggest challenge in investing isn't picking the right fund. It's staying invested when things get uncomfortable. Som Seif explains why behaviour matters more than most people think — and what good financial advice really looks like.
Read MoreApril 13, 2026
April 13, 2026
You own bonds for a reason. But right now, while stocks struggle, they're not giving you the protection you expected, and it's fair to wonder why. Here's the short answer: it's not what most people think. Credit spreads have barely budged. The real culprit is oil prices — and what they're doing to inflation expectations.
Read MoreApril 6, 2026
The difference between winning and losing in markets is often very small, and it can change quickly. Short-term results are driven by shifting narratives and sentiment, but they don’t tell you much about long-term outcomes. Tom Bradley explains why staying disciplined matters more than reacting to the latest results.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2026
Recent geopolitical developments have contributed to increased market volatility, with equities declining across regions and fixed income providing less of a buffer than expected. Tom Bradley reviews how the Founders Fund is positioned, the role of diversification, and how we are approaching portfolio decisions amid ongoing uncertainty.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2026
Canadian bank stocks have rallied, yet still trade at what look like puzzlingly low valuation multiples versus their strengths. Tom Bradley unpacks the structural risks, leverage, growth challenges and economic sensitivities that help explain why these dominant franchises so often look “cheap,” and what that may mean for long‑term investors who view them as potential core holdings rather than short‑term trades.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2026
Fraudulent websites designed to mimic legitimate investment firms are becoming more sophisticated — and harder to spot. Here are simple, practical steps you can take to help ensure you're logging into the correct site and keeping your information secure.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2026
The recent U.S.–Iran conflict has drawn a muted response from markets. Is a wait-and-see approach warranted, and what factors should investors keep monitoring?
Read MoreMarch 2, 2026
Younger investors are often told they need to be bold to get ahead. We see it differently. In this piece, Tom Bradley explains why the basics — keeping costs in check, staying diversified and thinking long term — still do the heavy lifting.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2026
Managing money across multiple accounts can add unnecessary complexity over time. This article explores why consolidation can make decisions clearer and easier.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2026
Explore how the expanding world of private-asset funds is reshaping investor choices — and why liquidity remains a central consideration. This article examines the growing appetite for private equity, credit and other unlisted investments, the efforts to make them more accessible to a broader range of investors, and the trade-offs between potential returns and the challenges of limited tradability and redemption flexibility.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2026
Word is getting out that there’s a real benefit to having a steady hand on your portfolio! We’re excited to share that we are currently hiring an Investor Specialist in our Vancouver or Toronto office.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2026
Tax season doesn’t have to be confusing. This quick guide breaks down the Steadyhand tax documents you’ll receive—what each slip is for, who gets it, and when it’ll be available in the client portal—so you know exactly what to expect before you file.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2026
As we look back on 2025, Tom, Salman, and Lori share their reflections on a year that turned out to be stronger than expected. In this short year‑end video, Tom provides an update on our integration with Purpose, Salman walks through market results and recent portfolio moves, and Lori highlights the real‑life decisions that you (our clients) made that helped keep their plans on track.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2026
Most investors don’t plan to end up with scattered accounts—it just happens over time. This blog looks at the hidden cost of fragmentation and why bringing everything together can make a real difference.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2026
A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2026
Your GIC may have renewed automatically without you realizing it, potentially at a lower rate. Here’s why that matters—and what options you may want to consider when it matures.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2026
Thinking about putting your money into the market? Tom Bradley walks through key questions that can help you clarify your goals, understand your risk tolerance and make more thoughtful decisions before committing capital.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2026
As we do every year, it is time to highlight a few important financial numbers for this year.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2026
Same fund, different structure. Here’s a brief explanation of a small change we made behind the scenes.
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