Cutting Through the Noise
October 25, 2017
October 23, 2017
Embedded commissions for investment advisers are going the way of the dodo. Here’s why it’s about time.
Read MoreOctober 20, 2017
Why it's important to remember that not all parts of our portfolio will be running at the same clip.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2017
Stock market volatility has been particularly low, which is making some investors uncomfortable. Here's our take on it.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2017
October 10, 2017
October 6, 2017
While growth stocks have been shining, there are good reasons to believe value managers will have their day in the sun again.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2017
You're getting ready to retire. For decades, you've been making contributions to your RRSP and TFSA with the purpose of building up a nest egg. Growth was the priority. Now, it's time to shift gears. You'll be drawing an income from your investments, so the focus will be on capital preservation and income.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2017
September 14, 2017
A recent JD Power survey suggests that most Canadian investors don't fully understand their account statements. If you need help with yours, give us a call!
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2017
Maybe Jerry Lee Lewis was singing about the current investment landscape...
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2017
We can't help it. It's human nature. Our view of how our investments will do in the future is influenced by how they've done in the recent past and what the headlines are telling us today. Unfortunately, both factors are poor predictors of what returns will be.
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2017
After working with the Globe and Mail for 11 years, I'm starting a new chapter in my writing life. Starting this week, my columns will appear every second Saturday in the National Post.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2017
One of our key business principles is co-investment, or investing alongside our clients. Here's what it means in real money.
Read MoreAugust 25, 2017
August 17, 2017
Hedge funds are complex vehicles. Which is why it's key to educate yourself on their ins and outs if you're pondering this strategy.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2017
Canadian banks are strong, insanely profitable companies, but their primary customers - individual Canadians - are getting tapped out.
Read MoreAugust 10, 2017
Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital provides a refuge in the post-truth era. The following gems are from his presentation, 'The Truth about Investing'.
Read MoreAugust 8, 2017
Trash talking is everywhere on the investing gridiron. Here's how you can arm yourself for it.
Read MoreAugust 4, 2017
This week, a group of bond buyers and dealers issued a letter to the U.S. Treasury. The 'Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association' advised the Treasury to be careful as it moves to normalize short-term interest rates...
Read MoreAugust 2, 2017
The last two months provide a great example of how currency swings can play a big role in short-term returns.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2017
Tom weighs in on why the recent increase in interest rates is fully justified.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2017
Is the market going higher, or is it highly overvalued? A guide to getting the most out of the many and varied market predictions.
Read MoreJuly 14, 2017
In this 18-minute video, Tom and Salman review the first half of 2017 and walk you through the forces that are impacting your portfolio.
Read MoreJuly 10, 2017