Markets finished off 2017 with a strong fourth quarter despite a bit of a pullback in the month of December. Looking back over the full year, investors should be pleased overall with above-average returns in most equity markets and a modest positive return in bonds. Gross performance in all 63... read more →
Jan
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Jan
09
The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is an account that offers tax benefits for saving and investing in Canada and when used appropriately can be an integral part of your overall financial plan. The TFSA was originally created back in 2009 and the features were revolutionary at that time and almost... read more →
Dec
21
The argument for using a passive investment strategy compared to an active strategy applies to all ages, not just someone in their 40’s. But, someone in their 40’s might just be a bit more open to considering a passive strategy given that they may be a bit older, wiser and... read more →
Nov
30
** Special to The Just Word Blog showing content from a Press Release announcing a partnership between Justwealth and Vexo** A ground-breaking partnership that allows Mutual Fund Advisors to strengthen their client relationships while providing them access to professionally-managed, low-cost ETF portfolios. Vexo Technology Solutions Corp. and Justwealth Financial Inc.,... read more →
Nov
03
Justwealth’s Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer, James Gauthier, was recently approached by a Grade 11 high school student who was required to interview an entrepreneur for a project in Entrepreneurial Studies. After a brief foreword, we post an excerpt of the interview. Foreword from James Gauthier Ironically, I have never... read more →
Oct
31
Here is a great infographic posted on the HubSpot blog about the optimal time to take care of the many tasks that we all struggle to juggle throughout the day – can’t believe I missed that 5:30AM workout again! For those of us with children who are just recovering from Back-to-School season this is... read more →
Oct
13
Interest rates are officially on the rise! The Bank of Canada raised the target for the overnight rate twice by 0.25% in the past quarter, moving it off the 0.50% level where it has been since 2010. This closely follows the pattern of the U.S. Federal Reserve which also raised... read more →
Sep
15
** Special to The Just Word Blog with content from Andrew Spinner, Founder and CEO of Beanstock- a gift registry that allows parents to save for their children's education ** This past year my niece was born and I wanted to win the early title of Best Uncle by getting... read more →
Jul
20
In July of 2016, new requirements came into effect for investment firms to provide new disclosure in the areas of performance and fees. These requirements have commonly been referred to as CRM2 (or Client Relationship Model II) reports. Increased disclosure is a step in the right direction for investors, but... read more →
Jul
10
Markets presented a bit of a reality check for investors in the second quarter as the streak of abnormally high quarterly returns ended. Among the worst performers in the world was the Canadian stock market which continues to suffer from weak oil and gold prices. On a year-to-date basis, the... read more →