Blog

Cutting Through the Noise


May 18, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Why you should learn to love sell-offs

While it may sound irrational, investors focused on growing their portfolios should learn to love market sell-offs. Hear us out.

Read More

April 28, 2016

By Scott Ronalds

Stockphobia and how to get over it

If you've got a fear of stocks, let us help you get over it. Your future standard of living is at risk.

Read More

February 9, 2016

By Scott Ronalds

Falling markets suck

Yep. We hear you. And we've got your back.

Read More

January 28, 2016

By Tom Bradley

A re-entry plan: Get started NOW!

For investors who have been out of the market and waiting for a re-entry point, now is the time to get started!

Read More

January 19, 2016

By Scott Ronalds

Sell everything - Not so fast!

Why it's a terrible idea to "sell everything."

Read More

January 14, 2016

By Scott Ronalds

The benefits of diversification - 2015

A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.

Read More

November 18, 2015

By Tom Bradley

100 Minus Your Age How You Feel

It's time to revisit an old rule of thumb for how much you should have invested in stocks.

Read More

November 10, 2015

By Tom Bradley

2015 – A Year of Learning

Some lessons we've learned over the past few months.

Read More

October 22, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

Investing a Large Sum

When investing a large sum of money, there can be an emotional benefit to phasing it in. But results are more often better when it's done all at once.

Read More

September 11, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

The Plan

A look at how an investment plan can be surprisingly simple and save you a lot of financial anxiety.

Read More

July 27, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

Things to Focus on This Summer

If you've got a Strategic Asset Mix and commit to a routine, there's no need to lose sleep over events in Athens or Alberta.

Read More

July 22, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

5 Investing Axioms to Live by

A short list of investing truisms to take to heart.

Read More

June 24, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

In Defense of the All-stock Portfolio

If you've got a long time horizon, stocks should comprise the bulk, if not all, of your portfolio. With a few caveats, however.

Read More

May 26, 2015

By Tom Bradley

How I Did It

A young homeowner's story epitomizes where we are in the housing cycle.

Read More

May 6, 2015

By Tom Bradley

End with a Whimper?

Thoughts on the great bull market run from the King of Bonds.

Read More

May 4, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

Investing is a Marathon

As investors, we can all learn a thing or two from Marathoners.

Read More

April 27, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Borrowing to Invest: Warren's View

Words of wisdom from Warren Buffett on the topic of borrowing to invest.

Read More

March 13, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

Rebalancing in Action

If you haven't rebalanced your portfolio in a while, it's probably time. We walk through an example.

Read More

March 11, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Understanding the Impact of Debt

Whether considering paying down the mortgage, investing in the market or buying an income property, it's crucial to never be complacent about debt.

Read More

February 9, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Warning From the Top: Structured Notes

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission weighs in on structured products.

Read More

February 4, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

The Right and Wrong of RRSP Investing

Tom talks about the do's and don'ts of RRSP investing on BNN.

Read More

January 29, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

The Benefits of Diversification - 2014

A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.

Read More

December 18, 2014

By Tom Bradley

A Banks-only Portfolio?

An all-bank portfolio isn't a good idea. We explain why.

Read More

October 31, 2014

By Tom Bradley

Rebalaphobia

A good read from Vanguard that re-enforces what we’ve been saying to clients.

Read More

October 10, 2014

By Scott Ronalds

Tom on BNN

Tom was on BNN yesterday discussing why it’s a good time to give your portfolio a gut check.

Read More