Is there going to be a market correction? And, if yes, then what?
Note: Originally posted in August 2014 and updated in September 2015, we have again updated this Q&A to reflect 2017…
It’s official: Canadian investors are on their own
From my perspective, June was a disappointing month for investors. This didn’t have anything to do with the global stock…
Another Year’s Worth of Investing Advice (Still a Five-Minute Read)
Around this time last year, I shared some of my favorite excerpts from my 2016 investing advice posts. I published…
Battle of the Brains: Market Portfolio 1, Fancy Hedge Fund 0
Over a decade and after costs, which approach should come out ahead: investing in a simple, S&P 500 index fund,…
On big banks, conflicting compensation and bad behaviour
In last month’s post, “Big banks in big denial,” I commented on an escalating CBC News exposé on how big…
Q&A: What do powerful political plays mean to my investment portfolio?
From the Clinton vs. Trump U.S. presidential elections, to the unfolding U.K. Brexit news, to keeping an eye on our…
The timely and timeless roles of fixed income investing
We are going to take a break from our Financial “Stop Doing” series this month to address a subject that…
Interest rates are rising (or falling): What should I do with my bond investments?
Question: What should I do about bond market news? Answer: There is rarely a lack of breaking news related to…
What’s the best way to lower volatility?
There are many kinds of investors, but I’ve never met any who enjoy volatility. Unfortunately, since the early summer the…