As Halloween approaches one starts to think of that inevitable summons to the front door by the cry of trick or treat. Investors might do well to ponder the same sentiment when it comes to today’s markets. Are we facing…
Trick or Treat
The times they are a-changing
The Spanish flu and the First World War ended around the same time. The decade that followed was known as the roaring 20s because of high living and the adoption of a less inhibited lifestyle by women as well as…
How to grow profits from your investments
Ask a gardener and they will tell you that disaster can strike your plants be they vegetables or flowers at any time. That is precisely what is happening today with our investment portfolios. COVID-19 is just such a disaster. Also,…
Put Your money to Work
It’s May and the sun is shining. Birds are singing. Flowers are in bloom. And it’s time to take a holiday. Should you take time to smell the roses? Indeed, you should but while doing so take a moment to…
Invest Wisely
Many Canadians contribute to their RRSPs or TFSA’s and then ignore them until it’s time for the next contribution. Stashed away in a savings account, that money is not earning its keep. If this describes your behavior then you are…
Trade Wars and Bull Markets.
In the long run trade wars benefit no one. Nevertheless, in the short term they may provide a buying opportunity for the wise investor with a high tolerance for risk. Threats of tariffs may evaporate as cautious minds prevail. On…
Putting your savings to work.
You did the most important part. You made your annual contribution to your RRSP. But, now that the first 60 days of the New Year are over, contributions will apply to the next taxation year. That is the taxation year…