Cutting Through the Noise
December 20, 2023
We’re pleased to announce that our Chief Investment Officer, Salman Ahmed, has been recognized by Business in Vancouver as one of B.C.’s top ‘Forty under 40’ executives.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2023
Beware of market forecasts: There’s no accountability around them, and certainly no intellectual honesty. And for every prediction that’s right, there are 10 that are way off.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2023
Financial frauds and scams have become increasingly sophisticated, and the consequences of taking the bait can be severe. In our latest Steadyhand Café, two subject matter experts provide tips and insights on how to protect yourself from being a victim.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023
Nvidia Corp. reported its results recently and the numbers were eye-popping. Revenue for the third quarter was up 206 per cent to US$18-billion, and earnings per share were up more than 12 times, year-over-year. It was one of the most remarkable earnings reports I’ve ever seen from a large, established company. So, what did the stock do? Well, it went down.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2023
All you need to know about distributions, and the estimated year-end figures for our funds.
Read MoreNovember 27, 2023
The newly-launched First Home Savings Account has some unique features that can make it beneficial to open an account before the end of the year. We explain.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2023
Gord O’Reilly, the lead manager of the Steadyhand Equity Fund since its inception, will be retiring at the end of the year. While Gord has done a great job for our clients, we're nonetheless excited to introduce the new lead manager, Nessim Mansoor.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2023
Right now, the bright shiny object is the safe and reliable GIC. Yet, investors opting for the comfort and certainty of GICs are likely to expose themselves to a set of risks they hadn't considered.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2023
We're grateful for the support our clients have shown our business by spreading the word about Steadyhand. In recognition, we’ve partnered with Tree Canada to plant 10 trees for each new investor that is referred to us by an existing client.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2023
Financial frauds and scams have become increasingly sophisticated, and the consequences of taking the bait can be severe. At our November 23 webinar, two experts on the topic will discuss valuable insights and tips on how to protect yourself.
Read MoreNovember 9, 2023
Canadian investors recently lost a great advocate. Glorianne Stromberg passed away in Toronto on October 15th. She will be missed but her legacy lives on.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2023
In his new Globe and Mail column, Steadyhand Chair Tom Bradley endeavours to cut through the noise and sift through the urgent (news, headlines and stats) in search of the important.
Read MoreNovember 3, 2023
After writing a bi-weekly investment column in the National Post for the past six years, Tom Bradley is returning to the Globe and Mail.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2023
You can now get a yield of 5% or more on your cash by investing in a GIC or money market fund. But here's why the return on cash is still no substitute for assets better geared to provide your portfolio with long-term growth — namely stocks, and yes, bonds.
Read MoreOctober 23, 2023
A look under the hood of the CPP, what you can expect to collect in retirement, and why the Plan is on sold footing for the foreseeable future.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2023
One of our key business tenets is co-investment, or investing alongside our clients. Here's what it means in real money.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2023
Tony Hamblin was a little-known giant in our industry. He was a mentor to several of Canada's great investors and had a lasting impact on many.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2023
October 5, 2023
There are conflicting views around corporate videos and whether they still serve a purpose. At their core, though, they can help tell a story, explain a product/service, and bring you inside the tent. There’s value in that, in our opinion. So, we're excited to introduce 'The Steadyhand Story'.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2023
We’re pleased to announce that we now offer First Home Savings Accounts (FHSA)! Here's how they work and what's required to open one.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2023
We’re pleased to announce that Evan Parubets has been promoted to the role of Head of Advisory Services Team.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2023
A self-directed investor in his mid 80's doesn't want to leave his wife in a bind if something happens to him. So he's seeking a firm he can trust to take over his portfolio. Here's how, and why, we'd love to help.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2023
China is in the hot seat and confidence in its stock market is eroding. It has some clients asking what investments we own in the country. We break down our exposure and approach to investing in the region.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2023
The Canadian Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) can provide over $12,000 per year of tax-free retirement income. We walk through how the government program works.
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2023
Nvidia is a great business and has quickly grown to become the fifth most valuable company in the world. But there are many risks to consider with the stock. We elaborate on why we don't own it.
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