Cutting Through the Noise
March 13, 2023
We find ourselves in another banking crisis. The word ‘crisis’ may seem like an overstatement at this stage, but when it comes to banking, confidence and trust are crucial. Right now, there’s a crisis of confidence.
Read MoreMarch 6, 2023
One of the thrills of driving an electric car is the pasted-in-your-seat acceleration. Unfortunately, investing isn’t like that. There's more of a turbo lag — think of an old Volvo. Tom explains in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2023
A good read from Joe Wiggins on investor behaviour.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2023
A good rule of thumb is that if something doesn’t seem to make sense, it probably doesn’t. Right now, there are more things than usual going clink, clink ... clunk.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2023
An attempt to clarify the meaning of diversification, volatility and fees.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2023
Why we like the lay of the land for bonds, price-to-earnings ratios and investor sentiment.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2023
January 9, 2023
Last year was a tough one for investors. We can all take to heart some lessons, however, that shouldn't be wasted.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2022
Investors are less starry-eyed about tech and growth companies in 2022 and want to see real earnings, or at least a credible plan to get there. Here are the questions to ask when looking for the next future profit machines.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2022
For every buyer, there's a seller with a different opinion. That's what makes a market. Which is why it can be helpful to pause to understand what the investor you’re transacting with is thinking before hitting the buy or sell button.
Read MoreNovember 25, 2022
'If you wait for certainty you'll miss the market.' These words of wisdom from Bob Hager refer to the notion that by the time the concerns and risks of the day are resolved, stock prices will already be significantly higher.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2022
Tom Bradley's speech from his induction into Canada's Investment Industry Hall of Fame, which took place on October 27.
Read MoreNovember 15, 2022
Tom Bradley offers a few ideas to help you manage your attention capacity when it comes to investing.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2022
What’s hammering your budget may be benefiting your portfolio. Tom Bradley explains in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2022
The markets right now have a lot of “not right now” going on. The common refrain from economists, strategists and analysts is not to buy yet. But this seemingly ubiquitous viewpoint needs additional context.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2022
October 3, 2022
It’s a hard time to make investment decisions. The noise is high, and emotions are higher. Here are a few thoughts that may help balance the commentary and lower the temperature.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2022
11 messages the infamous 'dude with sign' might consider if he focused solely on investing.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2022
Thoughts on U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's short speech in Jackson Hole that jolted markets.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2022
Words of wisdom from Baillie Gifford, a Scottish growth manager that's been under pressure recently due to a stretch of underperformance.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2022
These things are more important than being a brilliant stock picker or market timer, and way easier.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
An informal poll by the Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick indicated that Steadyhand is recognized by Canadians as one of the country's most trusted financial brands. We recap some of the things we do—big and small—that we hope engender trust in our business.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2022
In investment parlance, 'baked into the cake' refers to the fact that investors in aggregate are aware of the prevailing outlook and have already factored it into stock prices. We look at what is and isn't being 'baked in' right now.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2022
Investing in the strongest companies may maximize your returns over the next few years. Tom Bradley explains in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2022
Global stocks are down almost 20% year-to-date, investor sentiment has gone from one extreme (greed) to another (fear), and the R-word (recession) is increasingly being thrown around. So where does this leave us as we look ahead to the second half of the year? Tom Bradley provides some perspective in his Financial Post column.
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