November Newsletter
Megan Lisowski - Nov 03, 2023
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Market and Portfolio Update
Rally Time! Or Rally Time?
Markets continues to have a rough fall to date, actually touching what would be considered a “bear market”. From a seasonal point of view however, we also begin to see the fall rally. Historically the best six moths of the year for the stock market begin October 28th. And incidentally markets touched that recent bottom here on October 26th and are quickly bouncing and look to be moving higher.
Monthly Features
8 Tips to Bulletproof Your Will
In a perfect world, your final wishes would be carried out just as you wish. In Canada, you generally have testamentary freedom, which means you are allowed to distribute your estate in the manner you choose, as stated by your Will. However, there are some limits on this depending on various factors including common law, marital status, blended families, minors, adult children and dependants. Read more
War and Higher Rates
Market Insights October 26, 2023
The human toll in both the Middle East and Ukraine is heartbreaking, with no end to these conflicts in sight. Where the markets are concerned, these events have contributed to short-term bond and stock volatility but, in our opinion, a far bigger driver for the markets has been inflation and the relentless rise in interest rates during 2023. But not all is lost. Read more
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