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Investing in Distressed Debt

Just because a company’s debt is distressed, it doesn’t mean it isn’t valuable. Assessing the real worth of a company in distress and investing in ones with underlying value can be profitable -- if you know what you’re doing.

October 28, 2020
3 mins Read

Investing: Markets

Does the Stock Market prefer Democrats or Republicans?

Despite ongoing perceptions about a Republican win being a safer bet for markets, elephants aren’t always bulls and donkeys aren’t necessarily bears.

October 26, 2020
2 mins Read

Investing: Behavioral

Bankruptcy Protection: a Chance to Restructure and Survive

Bankruptcy and bankruptcy protection may sound similar but they mean something different, and come with varying outcomes. Here’s a breakdown of how Chapter 11 and CCAA play out in the U.S. and Canada - and how they differ from liquidation.

October 16, 2020
3 mins Read

Investing: Markets

All that Glitters is not a Record Gold Find

Bre-X has a sordid legacy as one of the biggest capital market frauds of all time. Want to know more about how this Calgary startup took the stock market by storm and what happened behind the scenes on its path to infamy?

October 5, 2020
4 mins Read

Investing: Behavioral

“Buyer Beware”: What to consider before investing in penny stocks

While racking up equity in a well-known company on the cheap may seem like a good way to beef up your portfolio, investors shouldn’t venture into penny stocks lightly