Cutting Through the Noise
September 26, 2019
Money for nothing remains a controversial topic well beyond the Dire Straits song. We explain.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2019
Ultra-low interest rates and continued borrowing are seemingly the solution to every problem or slowdown these days. Tom Bradley elaborates in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2019
One of our key business tenets is co-investment, or investing alongside our clients. Here's what it means in real money.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2019
It's been a year since we changed the manager of our Global Equity Fund. We walk through why performance has been disappointing thus far and why we have confidence in the new manager.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2019
Bonds and stocks are promoting very different outlooks right now. Here are some possible reasons why.
Read MoreAugust 28, 2019
What's a suitable level of exposure to real estate stocks in my portfolio? It's a bit of a loaded question, but here's our response.
Read MoreAugust 26, 2019
If you're receiving most of your investment income from stocks, it's time for a gut check.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2019
Scott wrote a reflection last summer on some of the observations, tips and lessons he's learned over two decades working in this business. Well, another year has passed and he thought he'd share one more.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2019
August 12, 2019
Do something your parents' generation don't do nearly enough of — ask questions.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2019
Several fund companies are reducing the risk ratings on many of their funds. Here's why this doesn't pass the smell test.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2019
With liquid alts there are lots of moving parts, the landscape is competitive, and the fees are high. Tom elaborates in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2019
The hit Netflix series Stranger Things does a great job of taking viewers back to the 80's by flashing to hot brands at the time like Kodak, Chevrolet and Radio Shack. Many of these iconic companies have since gone bankrupt — which is a good reminder to make sure your portfolio isn't only focused on today's hip companies.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2019
You’ve probably been hearing it again. “The market is at an all-time high.” Better get out, right? Not so fast.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2019
The market is unpredictable, unreliable and prone to exaggeration. Yet, there are plenty of positives.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2019
July 4, 2019
In his latest podcast, Bruce Sellery talks about stewardship with our own Salman Ahmed.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2019
There's no silver bullet for the silver tsunami.
Read MoreJune 26, 2019
While on holiday in Greece, Scott stumbled across an interesting story about how a beer company is helping to reduce the country's debt.
Read MoreJune 17, 2019
The shorter your time horizon, the more you're speculating and the less you're investing
Read MoreJune 12, 2019
A review of some of the topics that our Equity Fund manager (Fiera's Gord O'Reilly) covered during a recent meeting.
Read MoreJune 10, 2019
A number of online-focused companies are opening brick-and-mortar stores. It's a reminder of the value of the human touch. And it's why we make it easy to book an appointment with one of our Investor Specialists in person.
Read MoreJune 3, 2019
It’s one of the hardest decisions an investment manager has to make — what to do with a stock that’s been hit hard by unexpected bad news?
Read MoreMay 30, 2019
May 23, 2019
A company’s stock price may gyrate significantly over a month, quarter or year, while nothing may have changed within the company itself or with respect to its prospects. Such is the perverse nature of investing. CN Rail offers a good example.
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