Cutting Through the Noise
May 28, 2026
A friend was telling me that his adviser is making a big shift out of U.S. stocks and into Canada. He couldn’t articulate the reasoning but knew the S&P/TSX Composite Index was up more than 30 per cent in the last year and was doing far better than the S&P 500, the most popular U.S. equity index. The conversation lined up with reports I’ve seen recommending that now is the time to invest at home. For sure, Canada should be a part of a well-diversified portfolio, but this “all-in” narrative needs further analysis. Let’s look more closely at the reasons for buying Canadian stocks now.
Read MoreMay 27, 2026
We're not big on urgency for its own sake. But there are moments in the year when the timing genuinely makes sense, and this is one of them. Tax season just wrapped up. You have a clear snapshot in front of you: what you earned, what you saved, what you spent. That makes this a good time to step back and ask whether your plan still reflects where you want to go.
Read MoreMay 19, 2026
Salman Ahmed is stepping down as Chief Investment Officer after 11 years at Steadyhand, and he will be missed for the care and thoughtfulness he brought to his work on behalf of clients. The firm's approach and values remain unchanged, with Tom continuing in an active advisory role and the broader Purpose team committed to building on the foundation Steadyhand was built on.
Read MoreMay 13, 2026
Most people are better savers than they give themselves credit for. But saving well and planning well are not the same thing. The gap tends to show up at the moments that matter most. Not as a disaster, but as an avoidable surprise. A tax bill that could have been smaller. A decision made on a rule of thumb instead of your actual numbers. A plan that made sense in isolation but hadn't accounted for how everything connects.
Read MoreMay 9, 2026
It comes up in every conversation. Why is the stock market hitting new highs with all that’s going on in the world? There seems to be a long list of things that should hold it back.
Read MoreApril 24, 2026
TD Direct Investing recently announced that it has increased the number of free trades it offers from 50 to 100 per year. Other discount brokers are doing the same. Both numbers sound high to a person committed to steady, long-term investing such as me.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2026
July 15, 2025
After 18 years and over 700 blog posts, Steadyhand bids farewell to Scott Ronalds—the voice behind the firm's distinctive communications.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2025
June 24, 2025
June 11, 2025
We’re excited to share that Steadyhand is now officially part of the Purpose Unlimited family! This marks a new chapter in our mission to deliver better investing outcomes and a more personalized experience for Canadians.
Read MoreMay 13, 2025
On May 9, Steadyhand clients voted overwhelmingly in favor of two key proposals regarding our partnership with Purpose Unlimited during a virtual unitholder meeting.
Read MoreApril 22, 2025
We delve deeper into what our partnership with Purpose Unlimited means for you, from the benefits it will bring to investors to the core aspects of our business that won’t change.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
Retirement expert Don Ezra discusses how to confidently transition from saving to spending using a practical, pension-style approach.
Read MoreApril 8, 2025
March 27, 2025
Steadyhand Co-founder Tom Bradley chats with Purpose CEO Som Seif about Purpose's mission, the anticipated benefits our partnership will bring to Steadyhand clients, and the next steps in this exciting new chapter.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2025
Steadyhand is excited to announce that we have accepted an offer to join Purpose Unlimited, subject to regulatory and unitholder approval. This partnership aims to expand our wealth management capabilities and enhance our ability to serve Canadians’ investment needs.
Read MoreMarch 6, 2025
Financial expert and author Don Ezra explains the fascinating concept of the U-Curve of Happiness.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2025
To assist with your tax filing, we review the tax documents you will receive from us this year along with a brief explanation of their purpose.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2025
In our year-end video, we update you on the firm, share our market outlook, review our performance, and explain how your portfolios are built to handle today's market dynamics.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2025
December 30, 2024
We’re excited to announce that our popular Transfer Fee Reimbursement Program is back — this time permanently! Starting January 1st, you can say goodbye to transfer fees when you move an account to us worth $50,000 or more.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2024
All you need to know about distributions, and the estimated year-end figures for our funds.
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 MoreOctober 17, 2024
An email from a client describes exactly how we hoped Steadyhand would fit into our clients’ lives.
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