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Cutting Through the Noise


January 3, 2015

By Scott Ronalds

Readers' Choice: Top Blog Postings of 2014

A look back at our most popular blog posts of 2014.

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December 30, 2014

By Tom Bradley

Oil: A Bittersweet Tale

Oil is the topic of the day. Tom provides some perspective on this slippery matter.

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December 18, 2014

By Tom Bradley

A Banks-only Portfolio?

An all-bank portfolio isn't a good idea. We explain why.

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December 16, 2014

By Scott Ronalds

The Steadyhand Holiday Letter

Reflecting back on some of the highlights around the office this year.

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December 11, 2014

By Tom Bradley

CRM2 - Clients Raving Mad Too

New regulations will force investment dealers to provide better disclosure on performance and fees. We're doing our part to help get advisors ready.

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December 10, 2014

By Tom Bradley

Global Equity Fund Update

Tom recently met with the manager of our Global Fund for a thorough review. Here are the Coles notes.

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December 3, 2014

By Scott Ronalds

Holiday Open House - December 13th

We're hosting an Open House on Saturday, December 13th. Stop by for mulled wine, chocolates and an overview of what we're all about.

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December 2, 2014

By Tom Bradley

An In-depth Look at the Canadian Housing Market

The real estate industry and banks are saying there are some signs of strain in the market, but the risks are benign. Tom thinks otherwise.

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November 27, 2014

By Scott Ronalds

Year-end Distributions

All you need to know about distributions, and the estimated year-end figures for our funds.

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November 25, 2014

By Scott Ronalds

Emmylou: Inheritance

Emmylou recently received an inheritance and turned to us as a sounding board.

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November 21, 2014

By Scott Ronalds

We're Live!

Our new site is up and running. Go ahead and poke around. We hope you like the new functionality and design.

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November 12, 2014

By Scott Ronalds

Grizzly Memories

Reflecting back on our original website and our furry friend Koda.

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November 6, 2014

By Scott Ronalds

Open House - November 15

We're hosting an Open House on Saturday, November 15th. Stop by for coffee, Belgian waffles and an overview of what we're all about.

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November 5, 2014

By Tom Bradley

Index-linked Notes: To Who's Advantage?

A look at how index-linked notes blatantly overstate their benefits.

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October 31, 2014

By Tom Bradley

Rebalaphobia

A good read from Vanguard that re-enforces what we’ve been saying to clients.

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October 31, 2014

By Neil Jensen

Job Opportunity: Administration Support (Temporary)

We're currently seeking candidates for a temporary, full-time administrative support assistant in Vancouver.

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October 28, 2014

By Tom Bradley

Too Much Information?

A thought-provoking quote from a Nobel Prize winner.

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October 23, 2014

By Scott Ronalds

Market Timing

A look at the meaning of the term, as defined in the Steadyhand Dictionary.

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October 21, 2014

By Tom Bradley

Central Bankers Have an Ego Problem

Governments and central bankers are trying to micro-manage the economy. Never a good thing.

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October 18, 2014

By Tom Bradley

Three Ways to Manage Risk in this Volatile Market

Looking at managing risk through the lens of three types of investors.

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October 16, 2014

By Tom Bradley

A Narrowing Housing Market

The housing market is being carried by the Hot 3 - Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver.

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October 14, 2014

By Scott Ronalds

Bradley's Brief - Q3 2014

The Cub Scouts motto, Be Prepared, should also be a big thing with investors.

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October 10, 2014

By Scott Ronalds

Tom on BNN

Tom was on BNN yesterday discussing why it’s a good time to give your portfolio a gut check.

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October 9, 2014

By Tom Bradley

Why We Have Low Interest Rates

An excellent rundown by CC&L of why interest rates are going to stay low.

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October 7, 2014

By Tom Bradley

Carry on Bravely

We wouldn’t normally comment on short-term market moves, but the recent turbulence is elevating the emotions of some investors.

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