The first half of 2025 is in the books, and perhaps in the history books. Against all odds global stocks have delivered over 10% in U.S. Dollars in 2025. The U.S. market (S&P 500) offered about 5.7%. Of course the economic backdrop (noise) is a U.S. President hell-bent on a global tariff war and an […]
Canadian stocks move to all-time highs on the Sunday Reads.
On Twitter I was asked what the heck is going on. “I don’t get it” offered a follower and blog reader. The Canadian economy is entering a rough patch, things are supposed to get much worse, and Canadian stocks are surging higher. In fact, the TSX Composite just reached an all-time high. More proof, that […]
A look at the Canadian Asset Allocation ETFs on the Sunday Reads.
It’s that time again. I’ve updated the total returns for Asset Allocation ETF page on Cut The Crap Investing. The Asset Allocation ETFs are game changers in Canada. For starters, these are the perfect investment vehicles that allow Canadians to park their high fee mutual funds. Well, they can send those high fee funds to […]
Retirees get punched in the face, on the Sunday Reads.
Let’s open with one of the most pertinent and eloquent retirement philosophers and life coaches – former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson. “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face” offers the pugilist who likely had the most devastating knockout punch in the history of fisticuffs. Most retirees have a plan. Most […]
Enjoy those lower stock prices, honestly.
Volatility has returned in a big way. With volatility comes lower stock prices, and that can be good news if you know how to harness your emotions. Lower stock prices can help you build incredible wealth. But learning how to stay the course through market corrections and bear markets is essential. Understanding how the stock […]
Don’t avoid U.S. stocks. Embrace a global portfolio.
We all know that Canadians are up in arms (well, elbows are up to be more specific) over President Trump’s strategy to destroy Canada, economically. There is a national wave of pride that says ‘Buy Canadian’ and avoid most anything produced in the U.S. More Canadians refuse to cross the border as well, tourism to […]