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Cutting Through the Noise


June 28, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Question from a high-risk investor

Our answer to the question, "What's the most aggressive portfolio I could build with you guys?"

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May 30, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Summer reading

Summer is just around the corner. We've got your literature needs covered.

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May 28, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Five hundred to one

One lucky hockey fan could make a lot of money thanks to a long-shot bet on the Vegas Golden Knights. But he faces an interesting dilemma.

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May 24, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Hearing things: Yanny or Laurel?

Value or growth? Large cap or small cap? Canada or foreign? Active or passive? Yanny or Laurel? What do all these things have in common? We explain.

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May 10, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Advice. It's in our name.

Investment advice is an integral part of Steadyhand. Indeed, it’s where the name came from. Here's a look at the scope of our offering.

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May 3, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Rebalancing with Bruce

Checking in on Bruce as he rebalances his RSP after a period of strong returns from stocks.

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April 26, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Mountain timing

It was one of those perfect après ski days on the patio at Dusty’s. But then the conversation took a 180, from talk of fresh tracks off Harmony Ridge to market timing. Here’s what ensued.

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April 16, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

A tough go for Canadian stocks

It hasn't exactly been the best of times for investors who stick close to home.

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April 10, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Bradley's Brief — Q1 2018

A brief look at the letter from the Prez.

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March 22, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

America the expensive

When stocks appear expensive, it's wise to be cautious. In our view, this means owning less U.S. equities than normal today.

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March 19, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

The rise of the superstar CEO

Corporate leaders have become celebrities. But is all this attention a good thing?

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March 7, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Deadline Day, and how to avoid it

The best way to avoid the RRSP deadline drama? Set up a pre-authorized contribution plan.

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February 6, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Volatility is back

Volatility is back and the last few days have been turbulent. But it's important to put the recent stock market declines in perspective.

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February 5, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

PAC's: The fiber of investing

Pre-authorized contribution plans are a great way to eliminate the temptation of trying to time the market, smooth out your returns, and keep your investing regular.

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January 22, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

The benefits of diversification - 2017

A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.

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January 18, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Video: Where to from here?

Our annual client presentation, in which we review 2017, discuss the current investment climate and offer our advice for investors.

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January 11, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

State of the Union

An update on all things Steadyhand.

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January 9, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Bradley's Brief - Q4 2017

A brief look at the letter from the Prez.

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January 5, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

What a market decline could look like for a balanced investor

Are you prepared for a market pullback? Here's a few scenarios to help test yourself.

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January 4, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Good times

2017 was another good year for investors. We should enjoy it, but we should also temper our expectations for future returns.

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January 3, 2018

By Scott Ronalds

Fifty-seven thousand five hundred!

With the turn of the calendar comes a fresh $5,500 in contribution room for your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Even better, the lifetime contribution limit for these accounts now stands at $57,500!

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December 27, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

It's a fabulous time to look different: Global Equity Fund update in Vancouver (Jan. 23) & Toronto (Jan. 25)

Join us this January to hear Dr. Sandy Nairn, Edinburgh Partners’ co-founder & CEO, discuss the makeup of our Global Fund and the opportunities his team is finding.

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December 20, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

An old Steadyhand tradition - The year-end poem

It's that time of year for reflection, lists and forecasts. We hope our year-end poem gives you some perspective on 2017 and brings a smile at this busy time.

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December 12, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Thinking speculative? Follow these guidelines.

Things to consider if you're thinking of investing in bitcoin, cannabis, space tourism or other high risk investments.

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December 7, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Equity Fund Update

Key takeaways from a recent presentation on the Steadyhand Equity Fund with Ted Ecclestone from CGOV (the manager of the fund).

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