Cutting Through the Noise
August 18, 2016
A review of why we've decided to change the manager of our Small-Cap Equity Fund.
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What will 'success' look like if the government's efforts are effective in cooling off the Vancouver housing market?
Read MoreJuly 18, 2016
CRM2 has finally arrived. Here’s what it means to fee and performance disclosure.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2016
The world economy is not designed to work with negative interest rates. It doesn’t mean we shouldn’t invest, but it does require that we proceed with caution.
Read MoreJune 30, 2016
It appears that trailing commissions, or trailers, are going the way of the dodo bird.
Read MoreJune 24, 2016
The UK's 'Brexit' referendum has been a jolt to the capital markets. Here's what it means and what we're doing.
Read MoreJune 20, 2016
When I read about the steps the banks are taking to maintain their oligopolistic profits – staff cuts and fee increases – I feel a little like Oliver Twist asking for more gruel.
Read MoreJune 14, 2016
Tom's post-holiday reading prompted some words of wisdom from a mentor: "The older I get, the more I realize that simpler is better."
Read MoreJune 6, 2016
May 24, 2016
Our Global Equity Fund's performance has been disappointing. We still have confidence in our manager, however. We walk through why.
Read MoreMay 18, 2016
While it may sound irrational, investors focused on growing their portfolios should learn to love market sell-offs. Hear us out.
Read MoreMay 14, 2016
May 12, 2016
Markets sure seem unstable lately. But how does today's volatility compare to the past? You'll probably be surprised.
Read MoreMay 3, 2016
Some important steps to consider if your bank has sold you to another advisor.
Read MoreApril 26, 2016
It would be refreshing to hear more firms announce that they're sacrificing short-term profits to enhance the long-term value of their franchise.
Read MoreApril 6, 2016
March 24, 2016
Investors are well advised to pay less attention to the news of the day, and focus more on the things that have a profound impact on returns: time, valuation and emotions.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2016
We've been watching with interest the emergence of robo-advisors. But rather than chase the trend, we're more inclined to embrace our differences.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2016
It feels like Canada is late to the liquefied natural gas (LNG) game. So perhaps we should look closer at using natural gas in Canada instead of shipping it around the world?
Read MoreMarch 9, 2016
The bidding wars, headlines and record-breaking sales in Toronto and Vancouver are all the talk these days. Investors should know the current situation is not normal.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2016
February 26, 2016
A closer look at a trait present in all great investors - the ability to be contrarian.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2016
A Canadian icon is in the news again. For all the wrong reasons.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2016
February 10, 2016
Our chief investment officer explains why he's gone from a cautionary curmudgeon over the last year to Mr. Positive now.
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