Cutting Through the Noise
January 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 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 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 22, 2021
For all the hype and media attention around ETFs, the growth of the Canadian market has been underwhelming. What's more, the most important ETF trend over the past decade is one that has garnered few headlines. Tom Bradley explains in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreNovember 8, 2021
Investing is a marathon, not a sprint, which is why investors need to be mentally prepared to grind out the tough miles. Tom Bradley elaborates in his latest Financial Post article.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2021
They’re known as the four most dangerous words in investing: This time is different. They’re dangerous because it usually isn’t different. To be sure, one element of investing that is never different "this time" is investor behaviour. Tom Bradley explains.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2021
Aristotle Capital Management has taken over sub-adviser responsibilities for our Global Equity Fund, replacing Velanne Asset Management. We walk through the reasons for the change, and why we're excited to be partnering with Aristotle.
Read MoreOctober 12, 2021
A long boom cycle combined with short memories has created some dangerous misconceptions. Tom Bradley highlights three.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2021
One question keeps coming up in discussions with investors: Is it time to raise cash? Our answer is a resounding 'it depends.' Tom Bradley elaborates in his latest Financial Post article.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2021
Tom Bradley walks through the framework we use when selecting managers for our funds — what we call the Seven P's.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2021
Investing is all about trade-offs and ESG is no different. It might be here to stay, but there’s still more questions than answers, and a whole lot more to talk about. Tom Bradley elaborates in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2021
Your personal history has a lasting impact on your outlook and ability to take risks. Tom Bradley explains in his latest Financial Post article.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2021
Inflation has been picking up and the question is being asked, is it transitory or more permanent?
Read MoreAugust 3, 2021
How the 'gamification' of investing is creating an ecosystem for failure.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2021
The theme for the second quarter was trend reversal. The issues most talked about at the beginning of April ended up going the other way, notably interest rates, 'reopening stocks', cryptocurrencies, and lumber.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2021
A DIY trend often springs up after a long bull market, but this one may have staying power. If you’re doing your own thing, however, you shouldn’t totally dismiss professional management. Here are some habits and disciplines you can borrow from the pros that will improve your outcomes.
Read MoreJune 21, 2021
Tried and true investing principles that will never let you down.
Read MoreJune 7, 2021
Recently retired? Here's why your portfolio's focus should be on total return, not yield.
Read MoreMay 25, 2021
How well you manage your long-term investments will determine the quality of your life in retirement. If you’re not sure whether your adviser has your best interests in mind, it could be time to move on. In his Financial Post column, Tom Bradley lays out 10 reasons that might prompt you to act.
Read MoreMay 10, 2021
In an attempt to get ahead of the next big thing, Tom Bradley has put together a list of important issues that are not being talked about today, or at least, not talked about enough.
Read MoreMay 6, 2021
We're pleased to announce that Salman Ahmed will be Steadyhand's Co-CIO (Chief Investment Officer).
Read MoreApril 26, 2021
When market trends persist for a long time, portfolios tend to drift toward what’s in vogue, bringing (sometimes unknowingly) a higher level of risk. Tom Bradley sheds some light in his Financial Post column.
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