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 […]
Managing risk in the age of uncertainty.
OK, the headline could be accused of being an oxymoron. The future is always uncertain. This age is just like the last age, and the age before that. There’s always “stuff” to be worried about. That said, you can’t blame Canadians, Mexicans, Panamanians and Greenlanders for thinking that 2025 brings a certain level of risk […]
Playing defense with Canadian utility stocks and ETFs.
The utility sector is known for its defensive qualities, providing a stable investment option in times of market uncertainty. By overweighting defensive sectors, investors can lower the volatility (risk) of their portfolios. Many will refer to Canadian utilities as ‘bond proxies’ due to their steadiness. However, the true strength lies not in the dividends they […]
Show me the money stocks, on the Sunday Reads.
The Wall Street Journal offers that the magnificent 7 are so last year. Cash cows are the new Kings. A WSJ article looks at ETFs that seek out the most cash flow rich companies. Free cash flow is generally defined as money left over after expenses and capital expenditures that a company can return to […]
Bonds get no respect. On the Sunday Reads.
Bonds are the Rodney Dangerfield of the investment world. They get no respect. Dangerfield was an American comedian, known for his self-deprecating one-liner humour, with his catchphrase “I get no respect!” Bonds don’t get a lot of respect or love these days. Bonds are supposed to keep an eye on the stock markets and provide support […]
The world changes on Monday. The Sunday Reads.
If you’re not living under a rock, or in a cabin in the mountains with no electricity, you’re likely aware that Donald Trump returns to the White House on Monday January 20th. The world will likely change drastically on the economic and geopolitical fronts. The thing is, we don’t know how things will change. No […]