Cutting Through the Noise
November 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.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2023
The world's hottest stock, Nvidia, poses a dilemma for fund managers — both those who own it and those who don't. We explain.
Read MoreAugust 24, 2023
With parts of the market once again seeing dramatic moves, steady companies are increasingly the focus of our funds. Here are a few examples.
Read MoreAugust 21, 2023
A look at what makes investing different from every other aspect of your life, and how you can embrace its peculiarities to your advantage.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2023
Observations about trends being overlooked, misunderstood, or in transition.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2023
Are you a soon-to-be empty nester? Investor Specialist Jeff Stashuk shares some of the most talked about emotions and offers some financial tips to consider during this major life event.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2023
Speculating about something can be entertaining. Debating how the Jays will do, or the number of goals Connor McDavid will score, is fun and totally harmless. Everyone knows there’s no way of determining what will happen. Any outcome is possible. The investment industry’s preoccupation with predicting the stock market is another matter. The people making the forecasts actually believe what they’re saying. Their seemingly well-reasoned projections also have entertainment value but, unfortunately, lead to poor investment decisions.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
A lightly edited version of a speech that Tom Bradley gave at a Portfolio Management Association of Canada dinner for the 2023 PMAC Awards for Excellence in Investment Journalism on June 21.
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