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Cutting Through the Noise


June 24, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Brexit: What it means and what we're doing

The UK's 'Brexit' referendum has been a jolt to the capital markets. Here's what it means and what we're doing.

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June 20, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Please sir, I want some more

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.

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June 14, 2016

By Tom Bradley

The older I get ...

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."

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June 6, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Walking the dog

A great investing analogy centered around a man walking his dog.

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May 24, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Global Equity Fund Update

Our Global Equity Fund's performance has been disappointing. We still have confidence in our manager, however. We walk through why.

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May 18, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Why you should learn to love sell-offs

While it may sound irrational, investors focused on growing their portfolios should learn to love market sell-offs. Hear us out.

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May 14, 2016

By Tom Bradley


May 12, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Markets are so volatile ... or are they?

Markets sure seem unstable lately. But how does today's volatility compare to the past? You'll probably be surprised.

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May 3, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Has ScotiaMcLeod sold you to another advisor?

Some important steps to consider if your bank has sold you to another advisor.

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April 26, 2016

By Tom Bradley

The ongoing tension: Short-term profits versus long-term wealth

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.

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April 6, 2016

By Tom Bradley

The RRRSP season

The real RRSP season starts now.

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March 24, 2016

By Tom Bradley

The key to being a successful investor is long-term strategy

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.

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March 17, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Steadyhand and Robo - Compare and Contrast

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.

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March 14, 2016

By Tom Bradley

LNG: Are we missing the point?

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?

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March 9, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Toronto and Vancouver real estate: This is not normal

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.

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March 2, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Founders Fund equity exposure

Drilling into the stock holdings of the Founders Fund.

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February 26, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Three ways to be a great contrarian investor

A closer look at a trait present in all great investors - the ability to be contrarian.

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February 18, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Bombardier: Don't bite the hand - Part II

A Canadian icon is in the news again. For all the wrong reasons.

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February 17, 2016

By Tom Bradley

No dividends, no compounding ... no deal

Why index-linked notes make our blood boil.

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February 10, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Why I've boosted my equity holdings to above average

Our chief investment officer explains why he's gone from a cautionary curmudgeon over the last year to Mr. Positive now.

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January 28, 2016

By Tom Bradley

A re-entry plan: Get started NOW!

For investors who have been out of the market and waiting for a re-entry point, now is the time to get started!

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January 26, 2016

By Tom Bradley

What does cheap oil mean to my portfolio?

The falling price of oil has hit resource companies hard. But many businesses are benefiting from cheap energy. We explain.

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January 22, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Stop pushing the button. Your central banker can't help

Central bankers are making a lot of noise. Investors are best served to tune them out.

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January 20, 2016

By Tom Bradley

Market weakness: Keeping our eye on the prize - Part III

Timely words of wisdom on the psychology of investing.

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January 18, 2016

By Tom Bradley

The toughest decision in investing

People are saying it's time to get out of the market. Here's why staying in means better returns in the long run.

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