Archives

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

September 30, 2020
3 mins Read

Fundamentals: Bonds

Distressed Investing: A Long-Term Game for High Returns

Distressed investing involves long bankruptcy proceedings and impeccable valuation skills – and comes with an expectation of high returns

September 15, 2020
3 mins Read

Fundamentals: Bonds

What’s an LRCN AT1 bond?

LRCN AT1 bonds are unsecured, long-dated hybrid securities meant to enhance banks’ core capital base, offering higher yield - and higher-than-usual risk for bank debt.

September 11, 2020
3 mins Read

Fundamentals: Bonds

Chasing Yield

Volatile markets are making investors reach further out the risk spectrum in search for yield, which can lead some market participants well beyond their comfort zone

August 24, 2020
3 mins Read

Fundamentals: Bonds

What’s Distressed Debt?

Distressed debt investing enables bondholders to purchase debt at reduced prices – but to make a profit off those holdings, investors need to do their research