Cutting Through the Noise
June 20, 2016
When I read about the steps the banks are taking to maintain their oligopolistic profits – staff cuts and fee increases – I feel a little like Oliver Twist asking for more gruel.
Read MoreJune 14, 2016
Tom's post-holiday reading prompted some words of wisdom from a mentor: "The older I get, the more I realize that simpler is better."
Read MoreJune 9, 2016
Investors who've been with us for 5 years get a break on their fees. Is it because we appreciate our clients more than the banks and mega-fund companies do? Well, ya.
Read MoreJune 6, 2016
May 30, 2016
Behold our annual summer reading list. We’ve got a little bit of everything this year, from business to the history of humankind to game changers.
Read MoreMay 24, 2016
Our Global Equity Fund's performance has been disappointing. We still have confidence in our manager, however. We walk through why.
Read MoreMay 18, 2016
While it may sound irrational, investors focused on growing their portfolios should learn to love market sell-offs. Hear us out.
Read MoreMay 14, 2016
May 12, 2016
Markets sure seem unstable lately. But how does today's volatility compare to the past? You'll probably be surprised.
Read MoreMay 10, 2016
The inside story of the testimonials on our website.
Read MoreMay 3, 2016
Some important steps to consider if your bank has sold you to another advisor.
Read MoreApril 28, 2016
If you've got a fear of stocks, let us help you get over it. Your future standard of living is at risk.
Read MoreApril 26, 2016
It would be refreshing to hear more firms announce that they're sacrificing short-term profits to enhance the long-term value of their franchise.
Read MoreApril 25, 2016
Tom Bradley will be a speaker at MoneySense Magazine’s Invest for Success event taking place in Toronto on Saturday, May 7, at the Fairmont Royal York.
Read MoreApril 21, 2016
A look at why now is a good time to be more positive on Canada.
Read MoreApril 8, 2016
April 6, 2016
March 29, 2016
March 24, 2016
Investors are well advised to pay less attention to the news of the day, and focus more on the things that have a profound impact on returns: time, valuation and emotions.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2016
At 61, Emmylou is transitioning to part-time work. With the big move has come some nerves and questions.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2016
We've been watching with interest the emergence of robo-advisors. But rather than chase the trend, we're more inclined to embrace our differences.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2016
A performance assessment of the hypothetical Steadyhand Balanced Income Portfolio, which has a 50% fixed income / 50% equity mix and is the model portfolio used by a large number of clients.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2016
It feels like Canada is late to the liquefied natural gas (LNG) game. So perhaps we should look closer at using natural gas in Canada instead of shipping it around the world?
Read MoreMarch 9, 2016
The bidding wars, headlines and record-breaking sales in Toronto and Vancouver are all the talk these days. Investors should know the current situation is not normal.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2016