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Cutting Through the Noise


September 11, 2024

By Scott Ronalds

The power of your referrals

Four out of five clients come to us through word of mouth. We greatly appreciate these introductions, and to make referring us easier, we’ve added a new feature on our website. And for every new client you refer, we’ll plant 10 trees in partnership with Tree Canada.

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September 9, 2024

By Tom Bradley

Six macroeconomic trends that will be important for investors

Tom Bradley took advantage of some dock time this summer to think about bigger things, like new and changing trends that will eventually affect economies and markets. Here are six to keep an eye on.

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September 3, 2024

By Salman Ahmed

How to choose a good financial advisor

In Part II of our discussion with personal finance expert Preet Banerjee, we dig into the question of how to choose a good financial advisor.

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August 29, 2024

By Tom Bradley

Surefire ways to lose money in the markets

Money manager and writer Ben Carlson highlights 15 surefire ways to make poor investment decisions.

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August 26, 2024

By Tom Bradley

Why are there more buy recommendations than ones to sell? And other lessons in asymmetry

In investing, asymmetry is all around us. Tom Bradley offers some tips on how you can make sure your portfolio is on the right side of it.

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August 19, 2024

By Salman Ahmed

Preet Banerjee's top 5 tips for building wealth

Renowned personal finance expert Preet Banerjee joins us in this Coffee Break to share his advice on how to set yourself up for long-term financial success.

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August 15, 2024

By Tom Bradley

Fee reporting: Dragged down by the industry neanderthals

Most Canadian investment firms have terrible fee reporting practices. It's prompted the industry regulator, CIRO (Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization), to implement changes. And a rant from us.

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August 12, 2024

By Tom Bradley

Why investing isn’t like the Olympics

In investing, unlike the Olympics, you don’t have to be the best in the world to bring home the gold. Tom Bradley explains in his Globe and Mail column.

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August 6, 2024

By Scott Ronalds

CPP Timing Tips

We speak with independent financial planner Jason Evans about some of the intricacies of the Canada Pension Plan, including the best time to start taking benefits.

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July 29, 2024

By Tom Bradley

A word of caution on the private investments hype

The sentiment toward private investments is running hot. But there are trade-offs that all the enthusiasm usually obscures. Here are some things to consider before wading into the private asset market.

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July 25, 2024

By Scott Ronalds

Moves like Jagger: A few thoughts on retirement investing

It's hard to believe that Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are octogenarians. They blew the roof off BC Place earlier this month, proving that age is just a number — and the old thinking on retirement is, well, old. Same goes for investing during this phase of life.

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July 22, 2024

By Salman Ahmed

2024 Mid-Year Review

The first six months of the year was a strong period for stocks. That said, returns continue to be driven by a narrow group of equities, the 'Magnificent 7'. We provide additional context on the current environment and offer advice for investors in our mid-year review video.

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July 15, 2024

By Tom Bradley

Telling experts from imitators

How to tell if you're dealing with a salesperson or an investment professional.

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July 9, 2024

By Tom Bradley

Bradley's Brief — Q2 2024

Tom Bradley's quarterly letter to clients.

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July 8, 2024

By Scott Ronalds

Saving for a home: Comparing the RRSP, TFSA, and FHSA

If you're saving for a first home, you might be wondering which account type makes the most sense. We take you through the various benefits and drawbacks of the RRSP, TFSA, and FHSA.

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July 3, 2024

By Salman Ahmed

Small-Cap Equity Fund Manager News

Galibier Capital, the manager of the Steadyhand Small-Cap Equity Fund, recently announced its intention to become part of Guardian Capital. This change will have no impact on the Small-Cap Fund or Galibier’s investment approach, but will provide the firm with more operational resources.

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July 2, 2024

By Tom Bradley

What percentage of your portfolio should be Canadian?

The Canada Day weekend feels like a good time to address a never-ending investment question: What is the right balance in your portfolio between Canadian and foreign stocks?

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June 25, 2024

By Scott Ronalds

Our Transfer Fee Reimbursement Program Returns!

From July 1 to September 30, move an account to us from another financial institution and say goodbye to those dreaded transfer fees — we’ve got them covered, up to $150.

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June 24, 2024

By Scott Ronalds

Wondering what your CPP and OAS payments will be, and when to take them? Check out these calculators

If you're nearing retirement or planning for this phase of your life, you're probably wondering how much you can expect annually from the CPP and OAS. Enter our two handy calculators.

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June 18, 2024

By Tom Bradley

Is the market headed back to 2021?

Many investors are scratching their heads and wondering about the continued rise of stock prices, a run that started in the fall of 2022. Is it real or are things getting carried away?

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June 10, 2024

By Scott Ronalds

Demystifying mortgage life insurance and property title insurance

Vancouver mortgage specialist Ray Macklem explains what you need to know about mortgage life insurance and property title insurance.

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June 5, 2024

By Scott Ronalds

Summer Reading 2024

8 steadyhand-picked books for the summer.

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May 30, 2024

By Scott Ronalds

Where to From Here? — The Video

A recording of our recent client presentation in Toronto, where we share our thoughts on the current investment landscape, discuss a handful of portfolio holdings, and provide an update on our advice offering.

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May 27, 2024

By Scott Ronalds

Inflation survival tips: Managing rising costs in Canada

We dive into the rising cost of living, and its impact on financial planning and expense management, with Christine White, a Certified Financial Planner with Money Coaches Canada.

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May 21, 2024

By Tom Bradley

Here's what really drives your returns

Tom Bradley lays out the factors that drive your long-term returns, in order of importance, in his Globe and Mail column.

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