Canadian Housing Bubble
Mike McGann, Senior Wealth Advisor at Scotia McLeod, interviews Canso Investment Counsel President John Carswell to discuss the prospect of a Canadian housing bubble and its effects on the marketplace.…
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What is A Hedge Fund: Part 1
A hedge fund offers a wide variety of opportunities for the sophisticated, well-off investor. A key feature is the ability of the hedge fund to ratchet its risk profile up…
Tickle Me Elmo Economics
Hordes of adults rioting in decent Fredericton over a kid’s toy in short supply at 3 am? Toy scalpers selling a modestly priced toy for thousands of dollars? The Tickle Me Elmo craze of 1998 not only demonstrated a few basic points about economics and human nature; it also highlighted various issues regarding out modern economic state.
Financial Risk Evaluation and Management
Financial risk and the management of risk are at the core of investment success. Without a solid understanding of risk and the principles for managing and reacting to it, you…
Household Budgeting: Cash is King
Most households have a limit to the amount of money coming in. And that is why an understanding of cash flow is essential for household budgeting and knowing where your…
What is a Hedge Fund: Part 2
This article further expands on the information discussed in What is a Hedge Fund Part 1 by examining various forms of classification for hedge funds as well as common hedge…
