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Cutting Through the Noise


February 10, 2026

By Patty Ni

2025 Surprised Everyone — Here’s What We’re Doing for 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.

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February 9, 2026

By Patty Ni

The quiet cost of scattered accounts (Or: How did I end up with four places to log into?)

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.

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February 5, 2026

By Patty Ni

The benefits of diversification — 2025

A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.

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February 3, 2026

By Patty Ni

Your GIC just renewed (And you probably didn’t notice)

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.

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February 2, 2026

By Tom Bradley

Five questions every investor should ask themselves right now

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.

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January 30, 2026

By Patty Ni

Important TFSA, RRSP, and FHSA numbers for 2026

As we do every year, it is time to highlight a few important financial numbers for this year.

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January 28, 2026

By Patty Ni

Same fund, slightly different cup

Same fund, different structure. Here’s a brief explanation of a small change we made behind the scenes.

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January 20, 2026

By Tom Bradley

Why those consensus market predictions can be way off the mark

Tom Bradley explores why widely cited market and economic forecasts often miss the mark, and why short-term predictions can be unreliable. He highlights the pitfalls of relying on repeated narratives and encourages investors to focus on long-term principles rather than trying to time the market.

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January 9, 2026

By Tom Bradley

Bradley's Brief — Q4 2025

Tom Bradley's quarterly letter to clients.

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January 7, 2026

By Patty Ni

Earn 1% when you bring your money over

When your investments are spread across multiple institutions, it can be hard to see how everything fits together. Bringing your accounts together can help you manage your investments more efficiently—and for a limited time, Steadyhand is offering a 1% bonus on eligible transfers.

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January 6, 2026

By Patty Ni

A clearer view of your investment costs

See your total investment costs more clearly. Starting this year, we’re combining fund management fees (MER) and trading costs (TER) into one simple view—the Fund Expense Ratio (FER). Nothing is changing in what you pay, just more transparency and clarity.

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December 23, 2025

By Tom Bradley

Investors end 2025 asking: Who thought that would happen?

Tom Bradley summarizes investor perspectives on year-end market trends and outlooks for 2026.

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December 8, 2025

By Tom Bradley

What’s the best fixed income tool for you? Breaking down the options

Today’s fixed-income landscape includes a wide range of products, each with its own characteristics. Here’s a simple overview to help investors understand the roles these holdings can play in a diversified portfolio.

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December 3, 2025

By Patty Ni

Year-end fund distributions

All you need to know about distributions, and the estimated year-end figures for our funds.

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December 1, 2025

By Vanessa Fiorido

The magic of the holidays (And how it mirrors investment success)

The sparkle of the season isn’t spontaneous — it’s compounded. Traditions are the dividends of time, and nostalgia is the interest earned. Just like investing success where the real magic is in the slow burn, not the big event.

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November 26, 2025

By Salman Ahmed

Finally, freedom to move your money

Transfer fees are gone—finally, Canadians can move their money freely, just like Steadyhand clients always could.

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November 21, 2025

By Tom Bradley

Why private equity funds offer hybrid mediocrity to investors

In this article, Tom takes a deep dive into how open-ended private asset funds can dilute some of the advantages that have traditionally made private investing appealing—especially when it comes to liquidity and long-term alignment.

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November 14, 2025

By Patty Ni

Skin in the game: Your 2025 co-investment update

A quick look at how much of our own money we invest in the Steadyhand funds — and what that says about alignment, conviction, and shared purpose.

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November 13, 2025

By Patty Ni

New perspectives, the same ‘steady’ commitment

See how the Savings Fund is evolving to deliver higher yields, lower fees, and the same investor-first experience you trust.

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November 12, 2025

By David Toyne

Protect Your Retirement from Bad Financial Advice

Some financial advice is more profitable for the advisor than it is for you. In this eye-opening Steadyhand Coffee Break, we discussed the uncomfortable truths behind sales quotas, hidden fees, and poor withdrawal strategies that could be draining your retirement savings. Watch now to avoid costly mistakes.

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November 10, 2025

By Tom Bradley

Investors have no excuse for not preparing for a bear market

You can’t predict the next bear market — but you can prepare for it. Tom Bradley shares practical steps to get your portfolio (and mindset) ready before the downturn hits.

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October 30, 2025

By Vanessa Fiorido

Portfolio of horrors: Beware these market monsters

Even the steadiest portfolios can fall under the spell of fads, memes, and overconfidence. Here are three market “monsters” to watch this Halloween.

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October 29, 2025

By Salman Ahmed

Higher yield and lower fees: Here's how we're improving the Steadyhand Savings Fund

Higher yields, lower fees, and the same steady simplicity. This update marks a major step forward for Steadyhand investors as the Savings Fund evolves under Purpose Investments’ expertise — combining disciplined money-market management with a shared commitment to clarity, trust, and long-term value.

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October 24, 2025

By Tom Bradley

Immutable market truths for judging the effects of tariffs, AI and more

From AI booms to market bubbles, today’s noise can feel impossible to decode. Tom Bradley explores the timeless market truths — from reaction lags to exponential change — that help investors find their footing when the future feels uncertain.

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October 15, 2025

By Tom Bradley

Have entrenched investing views? Try admitting the other side might be right

When viewpoints harden, progress stalls – and investing is no exception. Tom Bradley explores why debates like real estate versus stocks, ETFs versus mutual funds, and private versus public markets often miss the point. Instead of choosing sides, he argues, investors should focus on what’s right for their portfolios, not on being right.

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