Cutting Through the Noise
March 14, 2022
In the second webinar in our two-part series on retirement, we spoke with two leading financial planners about some of the common questions they face and some costly mistakes that can be avoided. Here's a recording of the event.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2022
Business is booming in the field of industrial automation equipment. We highlight two companies that Steadyhand investors own, Keyence and Fanuc.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2022
Diversification may not be free anymore, but make no mistake, it's still a bargain.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2022
Inflation is reaching multi-decade highs. Interest rates are on the rise. And central banks are reducing monetary stimulus. We speak with the manager of our Income Fund to shed some light on what it means for bond investors.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2022
The current geopolitical crisis has some Steadyhand investors asking whether we have any Russian investments in our funds. The answer is no. We elaborate.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2022
Russian President Putin's aggression towards Ukraine has escalated to armed conflict and investors are understandably nervous. Looking back at how stocks have reacted to previous conflicts may provide some ease.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2022
Tips to help you stay steady and get the most out of your portfolio over the long term.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2022
Salman Ahmed speaks with the manager of our Global Equity Fund (Aristotle Capital Management) about the positioning of the portfolio and some of the new holdings.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2022
The stock market may be putting a kibosh on the so-called 'non-profit' sector. Tom Bradley explains in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2022
The story of Keith Richards and the coconut tree serves as a good reminder that we need to be cognizant of twisted narratives — especially in a heated market.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2022
A little mind exercise for when you're contemplating that next pair of kicks.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2022
We recently hosted a webinar with author/retirement expert Don Ezra. It was the first of our two-part series on 'life two', as Don likes to call it. Here's a recording of the event.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2022
It’s that time of year. Cold days, long nights, holiday garland that’s overstayed its welcome, and the perennial question — RRSP or TFSA?
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2022
Over the past few remarkable years, we’ve seen extremes in both bullishness and bearishness on the same stocks, sometimes weeks apart and with little change in the fundamental outlook. Here are a few explanations for these roller-coaster rides.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2022
Selling is an underrated skill in investing. It’s also an area where investors act less rationally. Here are a few words of wisdom on the topic from Howard Marks.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2022
A recap of 2021, including an update on Steadyhand and an assessment of our performance.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2022
A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2022
January 10, 2022
Elon Musk and Apple received most of the attention last year, but the acceptance that interest rates were going to stay low indefinitely had a greater impact on investor returns. Tom Bradley explains in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2022
With the turn of the calendar, we thought it would be timely to update you on a few important numbers for 2022.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2021
All businesses are impacted by environmental, social and governance issues (ESG) in one way or another. However, the degree to which ESG issues influence a business can vary greatly. Microsoft and Axalta provide good examples.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2021
We’re at a point in the business cycle when the disc jockey is playing Shout by the Isley Brothers and investors can’t stop dancing. Tom Bradley explains in his latest Financial Post article.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2021
Canada's big banks make gobs of money. We feel obligated to report just how much.
Read MoreDecember 6, 2021
Change and disruption is happening at a breakneck pace. Which is why it’s important to differentiate between the trends that are just getting started and those that are fading, as well as the ones that are COVID19-induced flash in the pans.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2021
We’re lucky at Steadyhand to have an interesting client base, spanning designers, cardiologists, producers, police officers, beekeepers, chief executives, realtors, professional athletes, winemakers, teachers, musicians ... the list goes on. This is the story of a marine pilot.
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