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Cutting Through the Noise


October 25, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

"The market is at an all-time high"

Why this phrase annoys me so much.

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October 23, 2017

By Tom Bradley

The great trailer fee fight rages on, but the writing is already on the wall

Embedded commissions for investment advisers are going the way of the dodo. Here’s why it’s about time.

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October 20, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

The performance wagon

Why it's important to remember that not all parts of our portfolio will be running at the same clip.

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October 18, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

What's up with the low volatility?

Stock market volatility has been particularly low, which is making some investors uncomfortable. Here's our take on it.

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October 11, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Bradley's Brief - Q3 2017

A brief look at the letter from the Prez.

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October 10, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Style? What style?

What it means to be style agnostic.

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October 6, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Value versus growth

While growth stocks have been shining, there are good reasons to believe value managers will have their day in the sun again.

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September 25, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Don't let a juicy yield distract you from overall returns

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.

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September 19, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Tips for keeping your portfolio in tune

Investing tips for your inner rock star.

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September 14, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Making a statement

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!

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September 13, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Whole lotta shakin' goin' on … except on the TSX

Maybe Jerry Lee Lewis was singing about the current investment landscape...

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September 11, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Investing's answer to gravity

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.

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September 7, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Posting in the Post

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.

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September 6, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Eating our own cooking

One of our key business principles is co-investment, or investing alongside our clients. Here's what it means in real money.

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August 25, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

The rosé craze

Sales of rosé are booming, but is the pink wine a good investment idea?

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August 17, 2017

By Tom Bradley

If you're thinking about investing in a hedge fund, read this first

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.

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August 15, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Bank profits: Are the customers tapped out?

Canadian banks are strong, insanely profitable companies, but their primary customers - individual Canadians - are getting tapped out.

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August 10, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Truths in the post-truth era

Howard Marks of Oaktree Capital provides a refuge in the post-truth era. The following gems are from his presentation, 'The Truth about Investing'.

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August 8, 2017

By Salman Ahmed

"You remind me of a diaper. Self-absorbed and full of crap."

Trash talking is everywhere on the investing gridiron. Here's how you can arm yourself for it.

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August 4, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Bond buyers look for a designated driver

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...

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August 2, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

How a rising dollar impacts foreign stock returns

The last two months provide a great example of how currency swings can play a big role in short-term returns.

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July 20, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Interest rates and inflation

Tom weighs in on why the recent increase in interest rates is fully justified.

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July 17, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Bulls vs. bears: How to get the most out of opposing market predictions

Is the market going higher, or is it highly overvalued? A guide to getting the most out of the many and varied market predictions.

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July 14, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Mid-year review

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.

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July 10, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Bradley's Brief - Q2 2017

A brief look at the letter from the Prez.

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