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Cutting Through the Noise


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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July 6, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Invest like a salmon

The salmon would make a fantastic investor. Hear me out.

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June 26, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

The sister-in-law account

Mixing family and business can be touchy. But here's why I'm confident my sister-in-law is going to be happy she moved her RSP to Steadyhand.

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June 22, 2017

By Salman Ahmed

How your money is safeguarded at Steadyhand

A look at the measures in place to protect clients' money from fraud or insolvency.

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June 19, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Starting to think about retirement? Here's a look at two key sources of income to expect

What you can expect from government sources and your RIF when you decide to retire.

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June 15, 2017

By Scott Ronalds

Fifty-something and sleepless

Is thinking about your portfolio and financial future causing some sleepless nights? We'd love to chat.

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June 13, 2017

By Tom Bradley

When good is better than perfect

There's no such thing as a perfect portfolio.

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June 9, 2017

By Tom Bradley

Being needy. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Investing is about setting yourself up for the last third of your life. It’s super important. So don't be afraid to be needy.

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June 7, 2017

By Tom Bradley

How investors can prepare for the next market downturn

Market volatility is low and it feels pretty quiet. In times like these, investors should enjoy it while it lasts and get ready for when it's not so quiet.

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