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Cutting Through the Noise


June 8, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Flabbergasted

A quote from Charlie Munger captures the essence of the economic experiment that we’re all taking part in.

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June 4, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Evaluate Advisers, Not Just Institutions

When picking an investment firm to work with, the people and approach are the biggies. Tom elaborates in his Globe and Mail column.

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June 3, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

Steadyhand Fees: A Little Secret

A little secret about our Fee Reduction Program: it can be gamed. But you didn't hear it from us.

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May 29, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

Summer Reading

Our summer reading list has a little bit of everything this year - business, investing, murder, wine and Neanderthals.

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May 27, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Investors, Beware the Love Affair with Short-term Results

A look at what you can do to protect yourself from short-termitis and best-number syndrome.

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May 26, 2015

By Tom Bradley

How I Did It

A young homeowner's story epitomizes where we are in the housing cycle.

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May 21, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Cautious or Conservative?

While we're currently cautious in our outlook for the markets, 'conservative' is not a good tagline for Steadyhand.

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May 19, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

End of an Era

Letterman's last show this week marks a changing of the guard in late night TV. Is investment management next?

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May 13, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Amid Market Confusion, Let's Not Toss Valuations Out the Window

With bonds and stocks looking expensive, it's not such a bad thing to have some cash set aside for a rainy day.

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May 8, 2015

By Tom Bradley

What's the Next Excuse?

The Canadian and U.S. central banks are good at finding a reason why they shouldn’t increase interest rates. It's time to put a little hay in the loft.

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May 6, 2015

By Tom Bradley

End with a Whimper?

Thoughts on the great bull market run from the King of Bonds.

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May 4, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

Investing is a Marathon

As investors, we can all learn a thing or two from Marathoners.

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April 30, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Banking Fees - Some Context

Retail banking in Canada is hugely profitable, which is why RBC's fee hike announcement is causing a stir.

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April 29, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

Thanks a (Half) Billion!

A look inside our business as we reach an important milestone.

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April 27, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Borrowing to Invest: Warren's View

Words of wisdom from Warren Buffett on the topic of borrowing to invest.

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April 24, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

TFSA Limit Increased

A look at what the increase to the annual TFSA contribution limit means for you.

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April 24, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

Open House - Saturday, May 2nd

We're hosting an Open House on Saturday, May 2nd. Drop by for an overview of what we're all about.

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April 23, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

An Investor-friendly Budget

The federal government proposed a budget this week with some big implications for investors.

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April 20, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Loonie, Oil Decline All Part of the 'Great Rebalancing'

A look at how the recent moves in exchange rates and energy prices have recast the shape of trade and capital flows.

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April 15, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Job Opportunity: Investor Specialist (Toronto)

We're looking for an Investor Specialist in our Toronto office. Do you have what it takes?

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April 13, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

An Intriguing Number

Why we're putting our weakest number in lights.

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April 10, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

Bradley's Brief - Q1 2015

A brief look at the letter from the Prez.

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April 7, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Beware of Soft Landings

Is the Canadian housing market heading towards a soft landing? Hardly.

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March 25, 2015

By Tom Bradley

You're Such a Tease

Uh-oh ... Canadian banks are starting to offer teaser rates on mortgages.

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March 24, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

Underweight

A look at the meaning of the term, as defined in the Steadyhand Dictionary.

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