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Cutting Through the Noise


June 4, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Evaluate Advisers, Not Just Institutions

When picking an investment firm to work with, the people and approach are the biggies. Tom elaborates in his Globe and Mail column.

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May 27, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Investors, Beware the Love Affair with Short-term Results

A look at what you can do to protect yourself from short-termitis and best-number syndrome.

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May 26, 2015

By Tom Bradley

How I Did It

A young homeowner's story epitomizes where we are in the housing cycle.

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May 21, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Cautious or Conservative?

While we're currently cautious in our outlook for the markets, 'conservative' is not a good tagline for Steadyhand.

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May 13, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Amid Market Confusion, Let's Not Toss Valuations Out the Window

With bonds and stocks looking expensive, it's not such a bad thing to have some cash set aside for a rainy day.

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May 8, 2015

By Tom Bradley

What's the Next Excuse?

The Canadian and U.S. central banks are good at finding a reason why they shouldn’t increase interest rates. It's time to put a little hay in the loft.

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May 6, 2015

By Tom Bradley

End with a Whimper?

Thoughts on the great bull market run from the King of Bonds.

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April 30, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Banking Fees - Some Context

Retail banking in Canada is hugely profitable, which is why RBC's fee hike announcement is causing a stir.

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April 27, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Borrowing to Invest: Warren's View

Words of wisdom from Warren Buffett on the topic of borrowing to invest.

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April 20, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Loonie, Oil Decline All Part of the 'Great Rebalancing'

A look at how the recent moves in exchange rates and energy prices have recast the shape of trade and capital flows.

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April 15, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Job Opportunity: Investor Specialist (Toronto)

We're looking for an Investor Specialist in our Toronto office. Do you have what it takes?

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April 7, 2015

By Tom Bradley

Beware of Soft Landings

Is the Canadian housing market heading towards a soft landing? Hardly.

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March 25, 2015

By Tom Bradley

You're Such a Tease

Uh-oh ... Canadian banks are starting to offer teaser rates on mortgages.

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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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