I have been a self-directed investor since the beginning of my investment ‘career’. I purchased the TSX 60 iShares XIU (ticker) in the late 1990’s. I was an early evangelist for low fee ‘passive’ index investing. As I like to joke, I was talking to anyone and everyone who wasn’t willing to or wanting to […]
How much can you expect to make from your investments?
“How much am I going to make from my investments?” That’s likely the most reasonable question that an investor could ask. When you sign up for a savings account or GIC it’s usually the rate of return that lured you in, or got your attention. We know that many savers are ‘rate chasers’. They go […]
Stocks are the unruly kids. Bonds are the adult in the room.
A simple and effective portfolio will typically consist of Canadian companies, US companies, International companies and Canadian bonds. And for sure, you can certainly add more diversification if you like. We likely all understand that the growth engine of the portfolio is the companies or stocks, but what about those bonds? I like to call […]
What And Who Are The Canadian Robo Advisors?
Most investors want or need investment advice. I learned after many decades in and around the industry, including over 5 years as an advisor at Tangerine Investments. Canadians are not all that interested in their investments. Nope, folks are more interested in making money and well, living. So most need, or seek advice. Unfortunately most […]