Cutting Through the Noise
February 15, 2018
As investment dealers start to send out their annual fee and performance reports, it can be a great opportunity to have a more informative discussion with your provider.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2018
Nine things you need to know about bearish markets, to help ensure they work in your favour.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2018
Spinning and investing have more in common than you might think.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2018
Why we love the Questrade ads about the high cost of investing with full-service advisors.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2018
Edinburgh Partners announced today that it has agreed to be acquired by Franklin Templeton Investments. We will be meeting with Dr. Sandy Nairn (EP's CEO) to get a better understanding of the deal and its implications for our clients, and will report back next week.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2018
Risk has four letters, but it’s not a dirty word. When combined with time, it’s the fuel that drives your portfolio.
Read MoreDecember 30, 2017
While we don't make short-term market forecasts, we can say with perfect foresight that 2018 is sure to be interesting. Here's a look at some potential market drivers.
Read MoreDecember 22, 2017
December 18, 2017
After years of markets over-reacting to political and socio-economic news, nothing could shake investors in 2017.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2017
Stock market volatility has been remarkably low this year. CC&L has produced a great chart that shows just how unusual this period has been.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2017
Breathlessly watching central bankers for their next move does little to enhance your returns.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2017
November 20, 2017
Things to consider if you're thinking of borrowing to invest.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2017
A recent survey found that individual investors are expecting an annual return of 10.2% over the next 5 years. Not to be a downer, but they're likely going to be disappointed.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2017
A look at some of the behavioural challenges that investors encounter.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2017
238 towns and cities have submitted a proposal to become Amazon's second headquarters. But it's been a colossal waste of time and resources for many of them.
Read MoreOctober 23, 2017
Embedded commissions for investment advisers are going the way of the dodo. Here’s why it’s about time.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2017
October 6, 2017
While growth stocks have been shining, there are good reasons to believe value managers will have their day in the sun again.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2017
You're getting ready to retire. For decades, you've been making contributions to your RRSP and TFSA with the purpose of building up a nest egg. Growth was the priority. Now, it's time to shift gears. You'll be drawing an income from your investments, so the focus will be on capital preservation and income.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2017
A recent JD Power survey suggests that most Canadian investors don't fully understand their account statements. If you need help with yours, give us a call!
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2017
Maybe Jerry Lee Lewis was singing about the current investment landscape...
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2017
We can't help it. It's human nature. Our view of how our investments will do in the future is influenced by how they've done in the recent past and what the headlines are telling us today. Unfortunately, both factors are poor predictors of what returns will be.
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2017
After working with the Globe and Mail for 11 years, I'm starting a new chapter in my writing life. Starting this week, my columns will appear every second Saturday in the National Post.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2017
Hedge funds are complex vehicles. Which is why it's key to educate yourself on their ins and outs if you're pondering this strategy.
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