Cutting Through the Noise
April 4, 2018
How female investors are more like Warren Buffett than their male counterparts.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2018
When a stock or industry is being driven more by speculation than fundamentals, we're happy to sit on the sidelines.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2018
A look at why your strategic asset mix, or SAM, is the most valuable tool you have for balancing return and risk.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2018
CGOV announced today that it has agreed to be acquired by Fiera Capital. We do not anticipate any changes to how our Equity Fund will be managed, but will be monitoring the transition closely.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2018
When stocks appear expensive, it's wise to be cautious. In our view, this means owning less U.S. equities than normal today.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2018
Corporate leaders have become celebrities. But is all this attention a good thing?
Read MoreMarch 12, 2018
The bull market fuelled by debt, interest rates and growth-oriented stocks is nine years old. Time to challenge some assumptions.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2018
If the provincial regulators needed more impetus for getting rid of embedded mutual fund commissions, known as trailers, they got it recently.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2018
The best way to avoid the RRSP deadline drama? Set up a pre-authorized contribution plan.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2018
One of the biggest transitions in the wealth management business in the years ahead will be the redistribution of the “mushy middle.” That is, funds that purport to be actively managed, but instead closely follow an index.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2018
At this time of year, we’re being fed a daily diet of investing features and advertorials, which makes it a good time for us to throw in our RRSP reminders.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2018
A look at one of the most important trade-offs in investing — higher potential long-term returns or lower volatility.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2018
As investment dealers start to send out their annual fee and performance reports, it can be a great opportunity to have a more informative discussion with your provider.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2018
Nine things you need to know about bearish markets, to help ensure they work in your favour.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2018
Volatility is back and the last few days have been turbulent. But it's important to put the recent stock market declines in perspective.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2018
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.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2018
A review of some of the topics that our Global Equity Fund manager (Edinburgh Partners' Sandy Nairn) covered during recent presentations in Vancouver and Toronto.
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2018
Spinning and investing have more in common than you might think.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2018
Why we love the Questrade ads about the high cost of investing with full-service advisors.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2018
We're looking for an Associate Advisor in our Vancouver office. Do you have what it takes?
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2018
A colourful look at the benefits of diversification.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2018
Our annual client presentation, in which we review 2017, discuss the current investment climate and offer our advice for investors.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2018
Edinburgh Partners announced today that it has agreed to be acquired by Franklin Templeton Investments. We will be meeting with Dr. Sandy Nairn (EP's CEO) to get a better understanding of the deal and its implications for our clients, and will report back next week.
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2018
Risk has four letters, but it’s not a dirty word. When combined with time, it’s the fuel that drives your portfolio.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2018