Cutting Through the Noise
November 14, 2017
A recent survey found that individual investors are expecting an annual return of 10.2% over the next 5 years. Not to be a downer, but they're likely going to be disappointed.
Read MoreNovember 9, 2017
Thinking long term is great in concept, yet harder to execute on. But what if we could actually see the long term?
Read MoreNovember 6, 2017
A look at some of the behavioural challenges that investors encounter.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2017
In investing, sometimes the best course of action doesn't sound right or feel very good at the time. Like fighting fire with fire.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2017
238 towns and cities have submitted a proposal to become Amazon's second headquarters. But it's been a colossal waste of time and resources for many of them.
Read MoreOctober 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.
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