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Cutting Through the Noise


November 15, 2022

By Tom Bradley

Things investors should focus on and things they can probably ignore

Tom Bradley offers a few ideas to help you manage your attention capacity when it comes to investing.

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November 3, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Savings Fund yield on the rise

Savers haven’t had much to cheer about over the last decade, with short-term interest rates at rock-bottom levels. Well, no longer. Rates have risen significantly this year, and the yield on our Savings Fund has followed suit.

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November 1, 2022

By Tom Bradley

There's a good side to oligopolies and a lack of competition if you're an investor

What’s hammering your budget may be benefiting your portfolio. Tom Bradley explains in his Financial Post column.

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October 31, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Chris Stephenson recognized as one of Canada’s top financial advisors

We’re pleased to announce that Investor Specialist Chris Stephenson has been recognized as one of the country’s best financial advisors in the 2022 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Wealth Advisors.

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October 26, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Stocks are down a lot, is it time to 'start the car'?

Is it time to back up the truck on stocks? I’d say no. But it’s a decent sale, nonetheless.

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October 24, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Income Fund Distribution Increased

While rising interest rates have hurt bond investors this year, there is a benefit: the increased cost of borrowing means higher interest payments to lenders. Bond portfolios are thus able to generate a higher income stream. In the case of our Income Fund, this has enabled us to increase its quarterly distribution.

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October 19, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Video: Covering your assets — Estate planning tips and insights

Subject experts Julia Chung and Lucy Main provide tips and insights on wills, executors, powers of attorney, family dynamics, and tax planning.

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October 17, 2022

By Tom Bradley

Don’t let the market noise drown out what's right for you

The markets right now have a lot of “not right now” going on. The common refrain from economists, strategists and analysts is not to buy yet. But this seemingly ubiquitous viewpoint needs additional context.

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October 11, 2022

By Tom Bradley

Bradley's Brief — Q3 2022

Tom Bradley's quarterly letter to clients.

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October 3, 2022

By Tom Bradley

Things to watch for in a bear market

It’s a hard time to make investment decisions. The noise is high, and emotions are higher. Here are a few thoughts that may help balance the commentary and lower the temperature.

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September 27, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Covering Your Assets: Estate Planning Tips and Insights Webinar, October 12

You’ve worked hard to build your wealth. Which is why it’s crucial to have a sound estate plan. Join our upcoming webinar for practical planning tips and insights from two leading experts.

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September 21, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Co-investment update 2022

One of our key business tenets is co-investment, or investing alongside our clients. Here's what it means in real money.

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September 19, 2022

By Tom Bradley

Do this, don't do that: Investors should read these 11 signs

11 messages the infamous 'dude with sign' might consider if he focused solely on investing.

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September 13, 2022

By Scott Ronalds


September 6, 2022

By Tom Bradley

The Jackson Hole Jolt felt around the world and what it should mean for investors

Thoughts on U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's short speech in Jackson Hole that jolted markets.

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August 30, 2022

By Tom Bradley

Words of wisdom on quick versus careful decision making

Words of wisdom from Baillie Gifford, a Scottish growth manager that's been under pressure recently due to a stretch of underperformance.

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August 25, 2022

By Salman Ahmed

A proposal shaking up the industry

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.

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August 22, 2022

By Tom Bradley

How to please the future you by taking investing actions today

These things are more important than being a brilliant stock picker or market timer, and way easier.

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August 18, 2022

By Tom Bradley

Building Trust

An informal poll by the Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick indicated that Steadyhand is recognized by Canadians as one of the country's most trusted financial brands. We recap some of the things we do—big and small—that we hope engender trust in our business.

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August 15, 2022

By Salman Ahmed

Should you still own bonds in 2022? (Video)

Salman Ahmed walks through 3 reasons why bonds still warrant a place in investors' portfolios.

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August 10, 2022

By Neil Jensen

He's got game: Tom Bradley inducted into Canada's Investment Industry Hall of Fame

Steadyhand Chair and Co-founder Tom Bradley is being inducted into Canada's Investment Industry Hall of Fame this year — a great recognition of his accomplishments as an investor and firm-builder.

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August 8, 2022

By Tom Bradley

What's baked into the cake? That's a question investors should always be asking

In investment parlance, 'baked into the cake' refers to the fact that investors in aggregate are aware of the prevailing outlook and have already factored it into stock prices. We look at what is and isn't being 'baked in' right now.

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July 28, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Transfer Fee Reimbursement Program

Steadyhand will reimburse all transfer fees (up to $150 plus tax) for existing clients who move an account(s) to us worth $10,000 or more from another financial institution between August 1 and September 30, 2022.

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July 25, 2022

By Tom Bradley

Buying stronger companies in times of weakness can give investors the nerve to be countercyclical

Investing in the strongest companies may maximize your returns over the next few years. Tom Bradley explains in his Financial Post column.

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July 21, 2022

By Scott Ronalds

Listen Up: Summer Podcast Recommendations

20 podcasts to add to your playlist this summer.

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