September saw both stocks and bonds decline, reinforcing its reputation as an ugly month for investors. Going back to 1950, anxiety has been justified. This year, September was a disappointing end to a disappointing Q3....
Many people still believe what’s good for the soul – or society – isn’t good for the portfolio or the bottom line....
Lower inflation trends have supported equities all year – through higher valuation multiples – even in the face of a generalized economic slowdown. However, as we have already come down from 8% to a much more palatable 3% range, the future tailwinds...
August brought a reality check to global capital markets as rip-roaring stock market gains took a breather. All major global equity markets fell in August, with losses in the 1.5% to 4% range. Chinese equities were harder hit, declining 8.5%....
The Bank of Canada (“BoC”) and U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”) were at it again, recently raising rates another quarter point. While we think those latest increases were unnecessary given already sharply lower inflation trends, at least we now have......
July saw global equity markets heat up even further and extend their year-to-date gains. They were fuelled by more Goldilocks (not too hot, not too cold) data on the global economy, inflation, and some better news from China at last....
Sometimes in the world of investments, the best longer-term risk-reward vehicles are found on the road less travelled. Case in point, since the start of 2022, Canadian banks have been very much out of favour with investors....
If you ever needed a reason to consider investing in the energy transition, a new report by the United Nations on the pace of global warming may provide some added motivation....
The last few years has seen a drastic shift towards making responsible investing strategies more mainstream. And as we move out of the grips of the pandemic, the demand for investment products that incorporate responsible investing (RI) has surged. S...
You recycle, compost and avoid purchasing single-use plastics. You support social justice initiatives and local diversity projects. But what about your portfolio? How can you take better control of your investments to ensure they align with your valu...