Cutting Through the Noise
November 12, 2019
Late last year, it looked like a good time to get out of the market and sit out what many observers were forecasting would be an ugly 2019. Hasn't exactly worked out well for those who sold—proving once again that you simply can't time the market.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2019
Gin is having a moment. The juniper-based spirit is everywhere these days, with more selection than ever. But is a vast product shelf always a good thing for consumers?
Read MoreOctober 9, 2019
September 26, 2019
Money for nothing remains a controversial topic well beyond the Dire Straits song. We explain.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2019
One of our key business tenets is co-investment, or investing alongside our clients. Here's what it means in real money.
Read MoreAugust 28, 2019
What's a suitable level of exposure to real estate stocks in my portfolio? It's a bit of a loaded question, but here's our response.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2019
Scott wrote a reflection last summer on some of the observations, tips and lessons he's learned over two decades working in this business. Well, another year has passed and he thought he'd share one more.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2019
The hit Netflix series Stranger Things does a great job of taking viewers back to the 80's by flashing to hot brands at the time like Kodak, Chevrolet and Radio Shack. Many of these iconic companies have since gone bankrupt — which is a good reminder to make sure your portfolio isn't only focused on today's hip companies.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2019
You’ve probably been hearing it again. “The market is at an all-time high.” Better get out, right? Not so fast.
Read MoreJuly 9, 2019
June 26, 2019
While on holiday in Greece, Scott stumbled across an interesting story about how a beer company is helping to reduce the country's debt.
Read MoreJune 10, 2019
A number of online-focused companies are opening brick-and-mortar stores. It's a reminder of the value of the human touch. And it's why we make it easy to book an appointment with one of our Investor Specialists in person.
Read MoreMay 30, 2019
May 23, 2019
A company’s stock price may gyrate significantly over a month, quarter or year, while nothing may have changed within the company itself or with respect to its prospects. Such is the perverse nature of investing. CN Rail offers a good example.
Read MoreMay 17, 2019
We've had our Income Fund positioned quite defensively over the past few quarters. More recently, we've "buttoned down" the fund even further. Here's what this means in plain English.
Read MoreMay 9, 2019
April 25, 2019
Technology and bold thinking are leading to incredible new products and services. Oftentimes, great investment opportunities can be found behind the scenes.
Read MoreApril 18, 2019
A number of high-profile tech start-ups are planning on going public this year. We'll be watching the show from the sidelines. Here's why.
Read MoreApril 10, 2019
March 21, 2019
A rundown of the tax documents you should have received from us this year based on the type of account(s) you hold.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2019
February 28, 2019
With the camera rolling, Tom recently sat down with the manager of our new Global Small-Cap Equity Fund to chat about his investment approach and some of the fund's current areas of investment.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2019
January 17, 2019
A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2019