Cutting Through the Noise
February 24, 2022
Russian President Putin's aggression towards Ukraine has escalated to armed conflict and investors are understandably nervous. Looking back at how stocks have reacted to previous conflicts may provide some ease.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2022
The story of Keith Richards and the coconut tree serves as a good reminder that we need to be cognizant of twisted narratives — especially in a heated market.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2022
A little mind exercise for when you're contemplating that next pair of kicks.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2022
We recently hosted a webinar with author/retirement expert Don Ezra. It was the first of our two-part series on 'life two', as Don likes to call it. Here's a recording of the event.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2022
It’s that time of year. Cold days, long nights, holiday garland that’s overstayed its welcome, and the perennial question — RRSP or TFSA?
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2022
A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2021
Inflation has been picking up and the question is being asked, is it transitory or more permanent?
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2021
One prognosticator recently laid out 10 reasons why February may be a fantastic month for investors. While we're all suckers for market calls, they're largely a waste of time and space — which is why ours is rather succinct: Markets will go up. And down. And sideways.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2021
Investors don’t typically think of themselves as business owners. But when you strip it down to basics, this is what investing is all about.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2021
A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.
Read MoreDecember 23, 2020
Tom Bradley and Bruce Sellery discuss tips for dealing with the next market pullback.
Read MoreNovember 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 MoreSeptember 17, 2020
For retired investors, the challenges of investing in an environment of ultra-low interest rates and highly volatile stock moves are amplified. We shed some light on the concerns we’ve heard from investors and provide some possible options.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2020
June 18, 2020
New CEOs are often evaluated after their first 100 days on the job. How would your review look after the first hundred days as chief executive of your portfolio in a pandemic?
Read MoreApril 23, 2020
The coronavirus is testing our collective patience. Here are a few tips to help you survive these unnerving times.
Read MoreApril 20, 2020
Some investment-related things you might want to consider with any newfound time.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2020
A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2019
Late last year, it looked like a good time to get out of the market and sit out what many observers were forecasting would be an ugly 2019. Hasn't exactly worked out well for those who sold—proving once again that you simply can't time the market.
Read MoreOctober 3, 2019
There are ways to avoid the currency risk associated with owning foreign stocks. In our view, though, it's best to avoid such hedging.
Read MoreAugust 28, 2019
What's a suitable level of exposure to real estate stocks in my portfolio? It's a bit of a loaded question, but here's our response.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2019
Scott wrote a reflection last summer on some of the observations, tips and lessons he's learned over two decades working in this business. Well, another year has passed and he thought he'd share one more.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2019
July 25, 2019
The hit Netflix series Stranger Things does a great job of taking viewers back to the 80's by flashing to hot brands at the time like Kodak, Chevrolet and Radio Shack. Many of these iconic companies have since gone bankrupt — which is a good reminder to make sure your portfolio isn't only focused on today's hip companies.
Read MoreMay 23, 2019
A company’s stock price may gyrate significantly over a month, quarter or year, while nothing may have changed within the company itself or with respect to its prospects. Such is the perverse nature of investing. CN Rail offers a good example.
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