Cutting Through the Noise
October 26, 2022
Is it time to back up the truck on stocks? I’d say no. But it’s a decent sale, nonetheless.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2022
While rising interest rates have hurt bond investors this year, there is a benefit: the increased cost of borrowing means higher interest payments to lenders. Bond portfolios are thus able to generate a higher income stream. In the case of our Income Fund, this has enabled us to increase its quarterly distribution.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2022
Subject experts Julia Chung and Lucy Main provide tips and insights on wills, executors, powers of attorney, family dynamics, and tax planning.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2022
You’ve worked hard to build your wealth. Which is why it’s crucial to have a sound estate plan. Join our upcoming webinar for practical planning tips and insights from two leading experts.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2022
One of our key business tenets is co-investment, or investing alongside our clients. Here's what it means in real money.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2022
The case for selling low, buying low.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2022
Steadyhand will reimburse all transfer fees (up to $150 plus tax) for existing clients who move an account(s) to us worth $10,000 or more from another financial institution between August 1 and September 30, 2022.
Read MoreJuly 21, 2022
20 podcasts to add to your playlist this summer.
Read MoreJune 23, 2022
The Globe and Mail’s personal finance columnist Rob Carrick posed a question to his readers this week: Who are Canada’s most trusted financial brands? We encourage you to complete the quick survey.
Read MoreJune 17, 2022
Investing has been a test of mettle lately. We look back at some words of advice from the spring of 2020 that are also hopefully helpful in these bumpy markets.
Read MoreJune 16, 2022
In one of his recent Twitter posts, Elon Musk claimed that “ESG is a scam”. Here's why his post reflects a poor understanding of what ESG is.
Read MoreJune 8, 2022
The term 'dogfooding' is starting to be used more frequently. It's slang for the use of one's own products or services. Here's why we're big believers in it.
Read MoreMay 26, 2022
May 18, 2022
Many fabulous companies have seen a downright crash in their stock this year, reinforcing the notion that no company is a great investment without consideration of its price.
Read MoreApril 28, 2022
Corporate mergers and acquisitions hit a record last year and the frenetic pace has continued this year, with Elon Musk's proposed takeover of Twitter the latest high-profile deal. We offer some observations on all the activity.
Read MoreApril 8, 2022
March 29, 2022
Interest rates are on the rise and bond investors are feeling the impact firsthand. But bonds still serve a purpose in many portfolios and higher rates don’t mean you should head for the gates.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2022
To assist with your tax filing, we review the tax documents you've received from us this year along with a brief explanation of their purpose.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2022
In the second webinar in our two-part series on retirement, we spoke with two leading financial planners about some of the common questions they face and some costly mistakes that can be avoided. Here's a recording of the event.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2022
Business is booming in the field of industrial automation equipment. We highlight two companies that Steadyhand investors own, Keyence and Fanuc.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2022
Inflation is reaching multi-decade highs. Interest rates are on the rise. And central banks are reducing monetary stimulus. We speak with the manager of our Income Fund to shed some light on what it means for bond investors.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2022
The current geopolitical crisis has some Steadyhand investors asking whether we have any Russian investments in our funds. The answer is no. We elaborate.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2022
Russian President Putin's aggression towards Ukraine has escalated to armed conflict and investors are understandably nervous. Looking back at how stocks have reacted to previous conflicts may provide some ease.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2022
Salman Ahmed speaks with the manager of our Global Equity Fund (Aristotle Capital Management) about the positioning of the portfolio and some of the new holdings.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2022
The story of Keith Richards and the coconut tree serves as a good reminder that we need to be cognizant of twisted narratives — especially in a heated market.
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