Cutting Through the Noise
December 16, 2024
In the next few weeks, your newsfeed will be filled with predictions about 2025. Emerging trends. Stock market targets. Impact of government changes. Before you take the time to read any of them, I implore you to look at these two pieces.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2024
In this Coffee Break, we chat with Aneil Gokhale, Director of Philanthropy at the Toronto Foundation, about the many benefits and impacts of charitable giving.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2024
The manager of our Equity Fund shares insights into his investment approach and discusses several of the fund’s holdings.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2024
Stock markets are booming and there seems to be an unquenchable thirst for risk, but there is one area of the capital markets that’s in the doldrums: the market for IPOs is dead. Tom Bradley explains why in his Globe and Mail column.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2024
All you need to know about distributions, and the estimated year-end figures for our funds.
Read MoreNovember 25, 2024
Financial planner Jason Yee breaks down the recent changes to the CPP and their impact on your retirement planning.
Read MoreNovember 21, 2024
Some fascinating numbers on TFSAs. And why they should be called Tax-Free Investing Accounts instead.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2024
For all the word game fans out there, we've created an investment version of Connections. Can you find the right groupings?
Read MoreNovember 14, 2024
If you’re a do-it-yourself investor and you’re getting up in years, succession planning may be on your mind. Here are some strategies to consider.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2024
Financial planner Brett Martinson shares some of his clients' main financial concerns, from political and market uncertainties to inflation worries, and the advice he provides.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2024
You may not have been aware that we offer personalized advice on important issues such as asset mix, tax efficiency, and retirement income planning. This is now laid out more explicitly on our site.
Read MoreNovember 4, 2024
While the upcoming U.S. election is eliciting intense emotions and strong views, it shouldn't be viewed as a risk to your portfolio. Here's why.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2024
Thinking about who should be the executor of your will? Estate lawyer Margaret O'Sullivan offers some helpful advice.
Read MoreOctober 23, 2024
An increasing number of investment managers and brokerages have raised their minimum investment requirements in recent years, resulting in more investors becoming 'non-profile' clients and being asked to find a new home. We explain.
Read MoreOctober 21, 2024
Investors face a firehose of information every day. But what should you pay attention to and what’s just clatter? Tom Bradley highlights two questions to ask yourself to help cut through the noise.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2024
An email from a client describes exactly how we hoped Steadyhand would fit into our clients’ lives.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2024
With the American election just three weeks away, we explore the historical patterns of stock market performance under Democratic and Republican presidents, and the relationship between elections and market volatility.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2024
It might surprise you to hear that bonds are up 13% over the past year (ending September 30). Even better, our Income Fund is up nearly 15%. To understand this welcome turnaround, a little recent history is helpful.
Read MoreOctober 8, 2024
October 7, 2024
The markets have been on a great run, and it's important to enjoy the sunshine. But perversely, it's also the best time to prepare for rain. To help, here are a few things to expect when the next storm hits.
Read MoreOctober 3, 2024
At Steadyhand, we believe in investing alongside our clients — what we like to call “eating our own cooking.” Here's what it means in real money.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2024
It’s a question we get often, ‘How long will my money last in retirement?’ Check out our simple calculator — aptly named Will the Money Last? — to estimate the longevity of your portfolio.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2024
Join us on November 13 for a conversion with our Equity Fund manager on a range of timely topics.
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2024
Investing is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s a hackneyed phrase but couldn’t be more true. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to build up your endurance. Here are three.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2024
In our latest Coffee Break, we explore the crucial roles and responsibilities of an executor with estate lawyer Margaret O’Sullivan.
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