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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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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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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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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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Artificial intelligence stocks: An expert's perspective

A rundown on artificial intelligence and some of the investment opportunities in the space.

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What does the Bank of Canada do?

The Bank of Canada does more than just monitor inflation and make interest rate decisions. Here's a rundown of all you need to know about our central bank.

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Year-end review and investment outlook video

A recap of 2023 and a discussion on our investment outlook, return expectations, and the advice we're giving clients.

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Mid-Year Recap - 2023 (Video)

Investors might be surprised to learn that their portfolios have likely grown during the first half of 2023 despite the negative news dominating headlines. We provide some highlights on how the Founders and Builders Fund have performed, our returns outlook and how we're positioned.

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A look at inflation over the past 60 years

A visual of how consumer prices have reacted to major financial events over the past 60 years.

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Secret costs: What commission-free trading platforms don't want you to know

When it comes to online stock trading, the phrase 'zero commission' has become a buzzword in recent years. We walk through how it works and bring to light the hidden costs you should be aware of.

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GICs vs. bond funds: Which one is the right investment for you?

In our latest video, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of GICs and bond funds to help you determine which might be a better fit for your investment goals and horizon.

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Why do bonds and interest rates move in opposite directions?

Bond prices fall when interest rates rise, and vice versa. In this quick two-minute video, we explain why.

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What you should know before you hire or fire your financial advisor

The best questions to ask a financial advisor, using the FIRE criteria: Fees, Incentives, Returns, Experience.

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Video: Are small-cap stocks a good investment now?

Salman Ahmed talks to our global small-cap manager about his outlook for the asset class and positioning of our fund.

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Top holiday financial tips from the experts

Some timely personal finance tips from four of Canada's leading financial planners.

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Video: Investing in Europe amidst a war and energy crisis

Salman Ahmed speaks with our Global Small-Cap Equity Fund manager about investing in Europe during a time of war, political uncertainty, and an energy crisis.

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Video: China, Asia, and Emerging Markets Investment Outlook

Salman Ahmed speaks with our Global Small-Cap Equity Fund manager about investing in emerging markets and the associated opportunities and challenges.

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Video: The future of global tech stocks — is this an opportunity or is there more pain to come?

Salman Ahmed speaks with our Global Small-Cap Equity Fund manager about the global technology sector.

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A proposal shaking up the industry

A major regulatory proposal around enhancing fee disclosures has been making waves, and stirring debate, in the investment industry. We weigh in on the discussion.

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Should you still own bonds in 2022? (Video)

Salman Ahmed walks through 3 reasons why bonds still warrant a place in investors' portfolios.

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Robo-advisors: Where are they now in 2022? (Video)

Many of the original robo-advisors have pivoted or sold their businesses. In this video, we tell you what happened to the companies that made the biggest splash in Canada and the U.S.

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Mid-Year Review (Video)

Rising interest rates, decades-high inflation, persistent supply chain problems, the war in Ukraine, and talk of recession weighed heavily on stocks and bonds in the first half of 2022. We shed some light on these top-of-mind issues and what we've been doing in the Founders Fund.

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The Volatility Meter: A great investment tool for volatile markets (Video)

Our Volatility Meter is a useful gauge for investors to get a sense of how stocks and bonds (and various combinations thereof) have performed in previous years. We walk you through it.

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Volatility got you worried? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself

Why we feel confident putting money to work right now, and a few key questions to ask yourself in this highly charged market.

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The difference between Microsoft and Axalta

All businesses are impacted by environmental, social and governance issues (ESG) in one way or another. However, the degree to which ESG issues influence a business can vary greatly. Microsoft and Axalta provide good examples.

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