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... read more →
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... read more →
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%... read more →
In July of 2016, new requirements came into effect for investment firms to provide new disclosure in the areas of performance and operating expenses. These requirements have commonly been referred... read more →
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... read more →
Equity markets continued to advance strongly in the first quarter of 2017 reaching new highs in many regions. Fixed income markets also bounced back after an unusually weak previous quarter... read more →
The “Trump Effect” had a profound impact on financial market returns in the fourth quarter, however the impact was quite different depending on the market segment. Big winners included the... read more →
Most individuals are aware of the importance of investing – not everybody does it, but they know that it can be beneficial for their future. For those that are able... read more →
The temperature was not the only thing that was hot this past summer as equity markets experienced sizzling returns around the world without any significant catalysts to explain the behaviour.... read more →
The advent of the mutual fund was one of the greatest innovations in the field of finance. Mutual funds created a practical means for common folks to invest in the... read more →