This article from the indexology blog details the continued underperformance of Canadian actively managed mutual funds vs the passive benchmarks. The scorecard is based on the Canada SPIVA report. SPIVA tracks the performance of actively managed mutual funds in North America and around the world. Let’s get to the juicy underperformance stuff. A common claim […]
Canadian investors need to stop being so Canadian.
Canadians are known for being very nice, and very polite. “Sorry” might be our favourite word. If two Canadians arrive a door from the opposite direction, you’ll hear a string of “sorry’s” followed by “after you”. If they then both attempt to then go through the door at the same time – more “sorry’s”. Then […]
Like to head south in the winter? Don’t let the Canadian dollar stop you at the border.
When I write ‘head south’ I am talking about the number 1 warm-up designation for Canadians and that is to the southern US. Many will go to Florida or course. Texas and Arizona are also very popular. I’d strongly suggest that you make your way to California as well, you many never see Florida again. […]
The Value of Simple. The how to say goodbye to high fee investing book.
Late to the party I recently read The Value of Simple: A Practical Guide to Taking The Complexity Out of Investing. The author is John Robertson, a scientist who holds a PhD in Medical Biophysics. By day he is a science writer and editor. He is also a passionate investor and educator. And thankfully, he […]
Wealthsimple cracks $4 Billion. Mutual funds no match for ETFs. Weekend Reads.
It was an odd week in some ways. Suze Orman, the famous (and fabulously rich) personal finance television personality will kick things off. As you may know Ms. Orman was the host of The Suze Orman Show and for many years it was the most-watched show on CNBC. On Twitter, our friend Ellen Roseman of […]
Clear disclosure cleans up water heater rental scams. Why can’t the mutual fund industry do the same?
Last week I turned the kitchen tap to HOT and all I received was lukewarm water. I’m certainly not the world’s greatest handyman (my wife would be laughing if she actually read this blog, she doesn’t), but I knew it was likely the hot water tank. Sure enough I went into the basement and discovered […]