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Cutting Through the Noise


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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November 28, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Year-end distributions

All you need to know about distributions, and the estimated year-end figures for our funds.

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November 16, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Behavioural economics and the $100 bottle of wine

One of the core assumptions of economics is that people behave rationally. But they don’t. The story of a $100 bottle of wine illustrates.

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November 9, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Looking at the future

Thinking long term is great in concept, yet harder to execute on. But what if we could actually see the long term?

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November 3, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

New look

The story behind the new look to our homepage.

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October 30, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Fighting fire with fire

In investing, sometimes the best course of action doesn't sound right or feel very good at the time. Like fighting fire with fire.

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October 25, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

"The market is at an all-time high"

Why this phrase annoys me so much.

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October 20, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

The performance wagon

Why it's important to remember that not all parts of our portfolio will be running at the same clip.

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October 18, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

What's up with the low volatility?

Stock market volatility has been particularly low, which is making some investors uncomfortable. Here's our take on it.

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October 11, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Bradley's Brief - Q3 2017

A brief look at the letter from the Prez.

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September 19, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Tips for keeping your portfolio in tune

Investing tips for your inner rock star.

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September 6, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Eating our own cooking

One of our key business principles is co-investment, or investing alongside our clients. Here's what it means in real money.

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August 25, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

The rosé craze

Sales of rosé are booming, but is the pink wine a good investment idea?

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August 2, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

How a rising dollar impacts foreign stock returns

The last two months provide a great example of how currency swings can play a big role in short-term returns.

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