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Cutting Through the Noise


January 24, 2018

By Neil Jensen

Job Opportunity: Associate Advisor (Vancouver)

We're looking for an Associate Advisor in our Vancouver office. Do you have what it takes?

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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 17, 2018

By Tom Bradley

Global Equity Manager News

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.

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January 15, 2018

By Tom Bradley

Why the biggest risk for wealth accumulators is often not taking enough risk

Risk has four letters, but it’s not a dirty word. When combined with time, it’s the fuel that drives your portfolio.

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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 30, 2017

By Tom Bradley

2018 - The year ahead

While we don't make short-term market forecasts, we can say with perfect foresight that 2018 is sure to be interesting. Here's a look at some potential market drivers.

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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 22, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Competition? What competition?

A look at the growing trend of corporate mergers.

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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 18, 2017

By Tom Bradley

2017 was the year everything went right, and that's enough to make anyone paranoid

After years of markets over-reacting to political and socio-economic news, nothing could shake investors in 2017.

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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 8, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Volatility - This is wild

Stock market volatility has been remarkably low this year. CC&L has produced a great chart that shows just how unusual this period has been.

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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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December 4, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Why you shouldn't sweat the fed, and the danger of chasing dividends

Breathlessly watching central bankers for their next move does little to enhance your returns.

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November 29, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Hello? Is anybody there?

A rant on companies that don't answer their phones.

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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 24, 2017

By Salman Ahmed

What Sears can teach you about your pension

Sears' bankruptcy is a good reminder that the terms laid out in a defined benefit (DB) pension plan are not always written in stone.

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November 22, 2017

By Salman Ahmed

Global Equity Fund Update

Takeaways from a recent site visit with our Global Equity Fund manager in Edinburgh.

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November 20, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Hoping to turbocharge your returns by borrowing to invest? Read this first

Things to consider if you're thinking of borrowing to invest.

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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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