Dalbar recently unleashed Canadian mystery shoppers at Canadian banks and credit unions. The shoppers were seeking advice on retirement and retirement planning. In the big bank category RBC came out on top. In Dalbar’s national retirement study TD was back of the pack. This first of its kind study was a look at how well […]
Wealthsimple and investors behaving badly.
Most investors go through the masochist phase. They hurt themselves over and over again. OK, I should not call them investors. This is the path to becoming an investor. Many start out trading and speculating. And by trading I mean losing money. The folks at Wealthsimple should not be surprised to see investors behaving badly. […]
Be careful when you transfer investments to a Canadian Robo Advisor.
Off the top, I think it’s a great idea. That is, when you transfer investments to a Canadian Robo Advisor. You will gain access to well diversified low fee investment portfolios. You will have access to investment advice and planning of various levels. Compared to high fee mutual funds it’s a no-brainer. Over longer periods […]
Your portfolio can go one ticket with the Vanguard global bond ETF.
Vanguard recently launched the world of bonds within one ETF. The Vanguard global bond ETF ticker VGAB combines the US bond market with the global bond market. It’s a one ticket offering. You can enter that one ticker symbol and gain access to over 15,000 bonds from Canada and the US, from Europe and through […]
How to prepare your portfolio for the coronavirus outbreak.
Off the top I’d have to state that you should have already been prepared for the coronavirus. You should have been prepared in 2020. You should have been prepared in 2010 when the current bull market found its legs. Investors should always be prepared for the next big one. Once again, it’s time to do […]
The US dividend growth ETFs.
For those who manage their own portfolio of individual stocks, this is likely the most popular style of investing. Investors seek out companies that have grown their dividends over time. That can help find quality and financial strength and profitability. There are many options by way of US dividend growth ETFs. The dividend growth lines […]