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Cutting Through the Noise


April 25, 2019

By Scott Ronalds

Self-driving cars, meatless meat and wood high-rises are just the start

Technology and bold thinking are leading to incredible new products and services. Oftentimes, great investment opportunities can be found behind the scenes.

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April 22, 2019

By Tom Bradley

Why you shouldn't let recent performance dominate your investing decisions

Past performance tends to trump all other factors when evaluating an investment manager. Here's why it shouldn't.

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April 18, 2019

By Scott Ronalds

The great IPO show of 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.

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April 10, 2019

By Scott Ronalds

Bradley's Brief — Q1 2019

A brief look at the letter from the Prez.

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April 8, 2019

By Tom Bradley

That investment fees are falling is a popular narrative, but it's not the whole story

There are more low-cost options today, but investors looking for personal service and advice are paying as much or more than ever.

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March 25, 2019

By Tom Bradley

These two global forces will shape your investing returns for decades to come

Forget Trump and Brexit. These other two trends will have a bigger impact on returns.

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March 21, 2019

By Scott Ronalds

Tax season

A rundown of the tax documents you should have received from us this year based on the type of account(s) you hold.

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March 14, 2019

By Scott Ronalds

State of the Union

Or annual update on all things Steadyhand.

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March 11, 2019

By Tom Bradley

Don't get fooled into investing based on what's happening now — the future is all that matters

Stock prices are an educated guess as to what’s going to happen in the future — be careful when the present is being used to predict what that will be.

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February 28, 2019

By Scott Ronalds

A look inside our new Global Small-Cap Equity Fund

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.

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February 25, 2019

By Tom Bradley


February 21, 2019

By Scott Ronalds

New tools

If you're in the market for a simple, diversified portfolio, we've got just the tools you need.

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February 19, 2019

By Tom Bradley

Two new funds at Steadyhand

We're excited to announce the launch of two new funds for growth-oriented investors — Steadyhand Global Small-Cap Equity Fund and Steadyhand Builders Fund.

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February 11, 2019

By Tom Bradley

Five deeply ingrained misconceptions about the market

A look at why investors are well-served to cut through the industry lore.

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January 30, 2019

By Tom Bradley

Clients statements at Steadyhand

A follow-up to our recent piece on year-end reporting.

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January 28, 2019

By Tom Bradley

Want to know how risky your portfolio is? How it performed in 2018 will give you a good idea

This is the best time you’ll have all year to assess how you’re doing and whether your provider is delivering the goods. Here are some things to look for.

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January 22, 2019

By Salman Ahmed

Clarifying book value

Book value is a term that can be confusing. We seek to clarify it.

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January 17, 2019

By Scott Ronalds

The benefits of diversification - 2018

A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.

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January 14, 2019

By Tom Bradley

Market narratives spread like epidemics and can turn on a dime

In his Financial Post column, Tom looks at how prevailing narratives influence economic and market behaviour.

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January 9, 2019

By Scott Ronalds

Bradley's Brief — Q4 2018

A brief look at the letter from the Prez.

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January 7, 2019

By Salman Ahmed

Fear of the unknown

Some words of wisdom from the steadiest of hands in this charged environment.

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January 4, 2019

By Tom Bradley

Ideas for your RRSP and TFSA contributions

Not sure where to invest this year's RRSP or TFSA contribution? We've got a few ideas.

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January 1, 2019

By Scott Ronalds

Sixty-three thousand five hundred dollars!

With the turn of the calendar comes a fresh $6,000 in contribution room for your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Even better, the lifetime contribution limit for these accounts now stands at $63,500!

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December 31, 2018

By Tom Bradley

Outlook 2019: Are the dog days over?

Thirteen market observations for what could be a bounce-back 2019.

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December 27, 2018

By Salman Ahmed

An update on our funds in this market correction

Sound bites from our year-end manager meetings.

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