Cutting Through the Noise
March 29, 2021
When short-term results are fantastic, like they will be on your upcoming statement, make sure you enjoy them. Just don’t change your investment plan, or lifestyle.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2021
To assist with your tax filing, we provide a review of the tax documents you've received from us this year along with a brief explanation of their purpose.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2021
An unmistakable feature of the market’s run over the last year has been the surge of new and mostly young do-it-yourself investors, with much of the new money going into highly speculative bets. For those looking for some guidance and a less dicey approach, there are good options out there, including Steadyhand ;)
Read MoreMarch 15, 2021
The stock market is getting wilder by the day. We offer some tips to take advantage of the mayhem.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2021
On the 1-year anniversary of the pandemic, we know all too well the impact the virus has had on both a human and corporate scale. Nonetheless, seeing the list of failed businesses is still astounding.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2021
Canadians’ net worth increased 5% in the first nine months of 2020. But are we looking at the right number? Tom Bradley explains.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2021
SPACs (special purpose acquisition company) are being billed as a better way for pre-IPO companies to go public. But better for who?
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2021
February 16, 2021
Mr. Buffett is eminently readable and forever logical, and his words are a wonderful counterpoint to the times we're in.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2021
One prognosticator recently laid out 10 reasons why February may be a fantastic month for investors. While we're all suckers for market calls, they're largely a waste of time and space — which is why ours is rather succinct: Markets will go up. And down. And sideways.
Read MoreFebruary 11, 2021
There are a number of myths about responsible investing. We attempt to debunk them.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2021
Investors don’t typically think of themselves as business owners. But when you strip it down to basics, this is what investing is all about.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2021
The price surges in GameStop, AMC, Blackberry and other stocks that are being hyped in chat rooms is the talk of the town. How does it end? We weigh in.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2021
The wealth management industry is pathetic when it comes to transparency (we strive to be better), so be your own advocate on fees and returns.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2021
A primer on ESG integration, the branch of responsible investing our managers subscribe to.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2021
Discount brokers are in the news again, as their customer experience in 2020 left a lot to be desired. Brand new and prospective clients were treated well, but existing ones? Not so much. In our view, businesses need to find a better balance between loyal, long-standing clients and fresh, shiny new ones.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2021
When Canadians open their year-end account statements over the next few weeks, the range of returns for 2020 will be as wide as ever. To understand why your number might be dramatically different than your neighbour's, here are some of the reasons for the huge disparity.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2021
A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2021
A closer look at the different approaches to responsible investing, including ESG integration, SRI (socially responsible investing), and impact investing.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2021
January 8, 2021
A reader provides some wise words on the missing components in social media conversations.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2021
A look at our framework for responsible investing, or what we're calling Sustainable Steadyhand.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2021
Whether you’re an experienced investor or raw rookie, the buck stops with you, so your 2021 resolutions should revolve around the high-level questions a CEO would ask.
Read MoreDecember 30, 2020
2020 will forever remain etched in our memory. From an investing standpoint, we haven’t seen anything like it since 2008. Yet, for all the vagaries of the year just passed, one thing turned out to be fairly normal: your returns.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2020