There was no shortage of non-financial-market-related drama in the first quarter of 2026, which ironically led to financial-market-related drama. When the dust settled, the net results for most investors at... read more →
The final quarter of 2025 was somewhat representative of the entire year: Canadian equities generating very strong returns, followed by positive gains in international markets, with the United States a... read more →
Just when you think that markets can’t keep going up, they keep going up. The third quarter of 2024 was another impressive display of what diversified, prudent investing can achieve.... read more →
** Special to the Just Word Blog from Robin Powell, the UK based editor of The Evidence-Based investor and consultant to investors, planners & advisors ** “The investor's chief problem,... read more →
The final month of 2024 was a bit of a downer for both stocks and bonds, but outside of that, the rest of the year produced abnormally strong returns! Most... read more →
** Special to the Just Word Blog from Robin Powell, the UK based editor of The Evidence-Based Investor and consultant to investors, planners & advisors ** “It is difficult... read more →
Just when you think that markets can’t keep going up, they keep going up. The third quarter of 2024 was another impressive display of what diversified, prudent investing can achieve.... read more →
Positive market momentum continued in the United States as large cap technology stocks dominated for another quarter. The S&P 500 has set multiple all-time highs in 2024, driven by names... read more →
A divergence in economic prosperity may be firmly unfolding between Canada and the United States. Recent statistics show that employment data in Canada is showing clear signs of weakening from... read more →
The fourth quarter provided a strong reassurance that markets can still deliver impressive returns in all major asset classes. Both equities and bonds delivered returns in the neighbourhood of 8%... read more →