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Are ETFs a good investment for an all-weather portfolio? + MORE Feb 2nd
For retirees and near retirees, it can sometimes seem like there’s no such thing as a “safe” investment—especially now. Even bonds and bond funds, typically considered the safest of investments—suffered losses in 2022, as central banks hiked interest rates. Meanwhile, stocks look determine.... More »
Property assessments jump as real estate market slows down - Victoria - Times Colonist Jan 4th
Property assessments jump as real estate market slows down - Victoria Times ColonistProperty assessments on the rise CBC VancouverAverage home values in Thompson-Okanagan continue steep rise - Kelowna News Castanet.netOPINION: B.C. Realtor’s explanation how propert.... More »
Why 2026 could be a year to rent, not buy + MORE Jan 28th
The “new year’s special” advertising a two-bedroom unit at a midtown Toronto highrise might be what draws you in when searching for your next home—an offer for up to three months of free rent, plus a $500 “move-in bonus.” Or perhaps a year of complementary internet, on top of two mon.... More »
Moderna vaccine produces antibodies in all patients tested in initial safety trial - ARIRANG NEWS Jul 15th
Moderna vaccine produces antibodies in all patients tested in initial safety trial ARIRANG NEWSModerna Stock Pops After Coronavirus Vaccine Triggers Immune Response Investor's Business DailyModerna’s Covid Vaccine News Is Good. But Market-Moving Good? BloombergThe .... More »
PS5 Stock Shortages Will Continue Into 2022, Sony Says - Forbes May 11th
PS5 Stock Shortages Will Continue Into 2022, Sony Says ForbesSony warns that PlayStation 5 shortages will continue into 2022: report MobileSyrupReport: Next-Gen PlayStation VR Is Sounding Pretty Impressive KotakuSony Warns PlayStation 5 Supply Could Be Scarce Until 2.... More »
The Great Productivity Slowdown
– online.wsj.com
It began long before the financial crisis, and it has worsened markedly in the past six years.Finding your ideal financial advisor
– moneysense.ca
Source: “Excerpted from Your Money’s Worth: The Essential Guide To Financial Advice for Canadians, by Shamez Kassam, MBA, CFA. Available March onwards at Amazon.ca.”Read our review of this book here.
Finding Your Ideal Advisor
So what is the best way to go about finding a great advisor? It can feel at first like a daunting task—there are advisors seemingly on every block. To complicate matters further, two advisors from the same company may be completely different in their approach and in the services they provide, as noted above. And depending on the amount of assets you have to invest, you may have access to only certain types of advisors. So where do you start? Generally, the best way to start seeking a great advisor is through word of mouth, keeping in mind that, similar to most professions, there are great advisors, good advisors, and advisors who may not be the best fit for you. Your goal should be to hire the right advisor for your particular needs.
I have found that people in search of an advisor often call an “expert” they heard on a local radio program…
If Le Pen Wins, Here’s What Assets You Should Keep an Eye On…
– IntelligentSpeculator.net
The U.S. equity market has been up over 1%, the week of the release of the first round of the French Presidential election results. Now, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA: SPY) was up 1.49%, the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSEARCA: IWM) was up 1.35% and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) was up 1.87%, the week of the French Presidential election first round results. Now, this was primarily due to Macron’s slight lead, and traders and investors began to put risk back on the table. That said, safe havens have been down significantly after risk-on sentiment was back. Although traders and investors have shifted away from safe haven assets, the results of the final round of the French Presidential election on May 7, 2017 could surprise the markets, if Le Pen wins. Now, there are some exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that investors might want to keep an eye on ahead in an event of a Le Pen win.Gold-Related ETFs
The SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEARCA: GLD) was down just over 1% on the week, as of April 28, 2017…
These are the stocks set to see action Friday
– theglobeandmail.com
A number of oil and gas companies reporting quarterly financial results between Thursday’s close and Friday’s open
Wealth fund that promised blockbusters frozen as OSC alleges investment flop
– theglobeandmail.com
OSC froze trading in 15 funds managed by Crystal Wealth
