Cutting Through the Noise
December 28, 2020
December 21, 2020
Generally, investing is all about trade-offs. To get something, you need to give up something else. But in 2020, there are numerous examples of investors having their cake and eating it too.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2020
Canada's big banks make gobs of money. We feel obligated to report just how much.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2020
People are rightly enthusiastic about companies with exciting growth prospects like Tesla and Zoom. But as investors, we need to be wary about what's already baked in the cake.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2020
Gold is back in vogue, rising from US$1,200 two years ago to US$1,900 today. In his latest Financial Post article, Tom Bradley provides some perspective on the precious metal and the role it can play in your portfolio.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2020
If you move your RRSP to a new firm, they'll process the paperwork and get you up and running in no time. If you transfer assets out, it can take weeks. This imbalance is appalling and worthy of a rant. Here goes.
Read MoreNovember 9, 2020
November 4, 2020
We woke up this morning to an undecided U.S. election. Here's why we suggest you sit tight through the drama and leave the investment stress to us.
Read MoreOctober 26, 2020
If you find yourself listening to someone pontificate about where the market is going, it's best to change the channel.
Read MoreOctober 13, 2020
The U.S. election is seriously overhyped when it comes to investing — focus on these trends instead.
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2020
High growth stocks like Shopify, Netflix, Tesla, Slack and Snowflake look extremely expensive when future earnings are discounted at 10%. At 5% it can be a much different story. Tom Bradley explains in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2020
Complex investment products carry a lot of baggage, including a new set of unknowns and a lot of extra cost. Tom Bradley elaborates in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2020
There are some signs that we're in silly season as investors are gorging on everything that's hot at the moment. We'd all be wise, however, to focus on the opportunities that haven't gone viral yet.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2020
The market rebound has given us all a gift — an opportunity to do a thorough portfolio review from a position of strength.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2020
From the archives — Tom Bradley wrote this article in the Globe and Mail back in 2011 to help young people getting into the business. We're republishing it in the hope that it can provide a little help today to those looking for a job in this Covid-hammered economy.
Read MoreAugust 7, 2020
The U.S. stock market's main gauge consists of 500 companies. But the 10 largest technology stocks are having an outsized impact.
Read MoreAugust 4, 2020
Some things to think about if you're a real-estate-heavy investor.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2020
Why does the stock market keep rising despite continual lockdowns? Tom Bradley shares some insights in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreJuly 6, 2020
The buy-and-hold approach has been out of vogue before, and will be again, but it has a lot going for it.
Read MoreJune 29, 2020
It’s human nature to look for insight and foresight in wild times like we're experiencing now. But it’s not the time to bet the farm on one view of the future.
Read MoreJune 22, 2020
It’s a great time to learn about investing. Indeed, the past three months have been equivalent to a two-year MBA. Tom Bradley provides some tips for new investors in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreJune 8, 2020
There's a category of investments that has been slower to react to the deteriorating economic outlook — private investments such as commercial real estate, infrastructure and private equity. This sorting-out process will be fascinating to watch. Here's a sneak preview.
Read MoreMay 25, 2020
It’s a particularly interesting time to be an equity manager given that the market is being led by a narrow group of high-growth stocks. Tom Bradley elaborates in his Financial Post column.
Read MoreMay 11, 2020
As we watch Dr. Bonnie Henry's briefings on the West Coast, her intelligence, fortitude, empathy and calmness shine through — the perfect attributes for a financial advisor.
Read MoreMay 6, 2020
Air Canada's stock price has fallen considerably as the industry has been largely grounded during the pandemic — which has contrarian investors taking a long look. But is it toxic enough yet to buy?
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