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Cutting Through the Noise


March 18, 2015

By Tom Bradley

The Fed Frenzy

The media frenzy around when the Federal Reserve is going to start raising interest rates is taking Fed follies to a whole new level.

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March 11, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Understanding the Impact of Debt

Whether considering paying down the mortgage, investing in the market or buying an income property, it's crucial to never be complacent about debt.

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March 5, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Trailer Fees - The Last Nail in the Coffin?

The fund industry isn't playing ball with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), which raises the question, "Is this the final nail in the coffin for trailers?"

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March 3, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Bombardier: Don't Bite the Hand

Why Bomber's management team should be more attentive to the hand that feeds it.

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February 26, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Turn the Clock Ahead and Get Serious About Your Retirement Plan

The earlier you get engaged in your retirement plan, the better.

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February 25, 2015

By Tom Bradley

The Virtuous Circle ... Unwinding?

A look at why we're intently watching to see what happens with the Alberta housing market.

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February 18, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Six Valuable Lessons From Oil's Collapse

A good crisis should never be wasted.

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February 17, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Inhuman Volatility

The volatility we've seen in the markets so far this year has been remarkable. Valuation driven managers are eating it up.

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February 16, 2015

By Tom Bradley

The Bottomless Pit

A look at the relationship between tech companies and advertising revenues.

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February 9, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Warning From the Top: Structured Notes

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission weighs in on structured products.

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January 30, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Meet Salman

Meet the newest member of our team, Salman Ahmed.

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January 27, 2015

By Tom Bradley

The Impact of a Strong Greenback

The strong U.S. dollar is going to be a prominent feature of this quarter’s reporting season. We look at the impact through a Canadian lens.

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January 26, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Does 'Up' Volatility Count?

Is a fund that was up 28% in a year really a low volatility fund?

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January 21, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Definitely Not Now

Clearly, Monday's letter should have been couriered to Bank Governor Poloz.

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January 19, 2015

By Tom Bradley

If Not Now, When?

A letter to Bank Governor Poloz.

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January 15, 2015

By Tom Bradley

No One Can Predict the Future - Not Even Financial Advisers

Don't let near-term forecasts cloud your investment decisions.

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January 7, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Forecasting Follies

Be leery of forecasters. Economists have predicted 9 of the last 5 recessions.

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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 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 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 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 28, 2014

By Tom Bradley

Too Much Information?

A thought-provoking quote from a Nobel Prize winner.

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