Hot Air Markets
Financial markets can be likened to the hot air that propels balloons. Markets get inflated by bullish commentary and the strong emotion of not wanting to be left behind by…
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Keeping Your Head During a Market Correction
Steep corrections on stock markets offer a good reminder about keeping emotions in check. They also present a good opportunity to pick up cheaper stocks. Sir John Templeton, credited with…
Critical Financial Conversations You Should Have With Aging Parents
Ultimately, children must understand how their parents stand financially and how they want their affairs handled after they die. An important conversation is called for – and the key to…
Conceptually Fragile Inflation
Financial markets worry about inflation. Fears of future price increases can cause stocks, bonds, and currencies to gyrate wildly. But measured inflation rests on a conceptually fragile foundation, and one…
Investing in Corporate Bonds
It’s important for investors to get familiar with the bond market, particularly the corporate side. Corporate bonds are a lot less volatile than stocks and have a predictable yield –…
ETF vs Mutual Fund: Canadian Exchange Traded Fund Inroads to Mutual Fund Land
Demand for Exchange Traded Funds has exploded during the 21st century thanks to steady returns and ultra-low fees. But it is difficult to determine just how much the traditional mutual…
