Cutting Through the Noise
January 22, 2019
January 17, 2019
A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2019
Not sure where to invest this year's RRSP or TFSA contribution? We've got a few ideas.
Read MoreOctober 29, 2018
Geographic diversification is crucial in any portfolio. But the types of companies you own and the investment approach you pursue shouldn't play second fiddle.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2018
A look at how ABBA's music has provided a welcome distraction, and unusual soothing power, in times of political and economic gloom.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2018
The last two Augusts have been painfully smoky in B.C. If you're already writing off next August, recency bias is probably playing a role in your thinking. It's important to make sure it doesn't creep into your investing decisions.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2018
On reaching the two decade milestone in the investment business, Scott offers up some observations and lessons learned.
Read MoreJune 28, 2018
Our answer to the question, "What's the most aggressive portfolio I could build with you guys?"
Read MoreMay 24, 2018
Value or growth? Large cap or small cap? Canada or foreign? Active or passive? Yanny or Laurel? What do all these things have in common? We explain.
Read MoreApril 26, 2018
It was one of those perfect après ski days on the patio at Dusty’s. But then the conversation took a 180, from talk of fresh tracks off Harmony Ridge to market timing. Here’s what ensued.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2018
If the provincial regulators needed more impetus for getting rid of embedded mutual fund commissions, known as trailers, they got it recently.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2018
The best way to avoid the RRSP deadline drama? Set up a pre-authorized contribution plan.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2018
At this time of year, we’re being fed a daily diet of investing features and advertorials, which makes it a good time for us to throw in our RRSP reminders.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2018
A look at one of the most important trade-offs in investing — higher potential long-term returns or lower volatility.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2018
Pre-authorized contribution plans are a great way to eliminate the temptation of trying to time the market, smooth out your returns, and keep your investing regular.
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2018
A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2018
Are you prepared for a market pullback? Here's a few scenarios to help test yourself.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2018
2017 was another good year for investors. We should enjoy it, but we should also temper our expectations for future returns.
Read MoreDecember 12, 2017
Things to consider if you're thinking of investing in bitcoin, cannabis, space tourism or other high risk investments.
Read MoreNovember 16, 2017
One of the core assumptions of economics is that people behave rationally. But they don’t. The story of a $100 bottle of wine illustrates.
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 9, 2017
Thinking long term is great in concept, yet harder to execute on. But what if we could actually see the long term?
Read MoreOctober 30, 2017
In investing, sometimes the best course of action doesn't sound right or feel very good at the time. Like fighting fire with fire.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2017
October 20, 2017
Why it's important to remember that not all parts of our portfolio will be running at the same clip.
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