First things first: we’re all in this together. If there is comfort and safety in numbers, across the board, pretty much everyone’s portfolio has taken a hit as stocks have wiped out their gains for the year. But things aren’t as bad as you might think. Yes, growth...
Are investors looking forward to 2019? I joined Iain Grant to discuss the effects of the trade war, weakening of the Trump bump, volatility in Cannabis stocks and valuation of Tech stocks. Click here to download on iTunes > Do you have an investment question? Feel...
When should you sell a stock? Check out my recent interview as we provide advice on how to navigate the stock market with caution. We discussed ETFs, bond ladders and the importance of bond funds. Click here to listen to the full interview >
Is your head spinning? You’re not alone. It’s been a tumultuous six weeks for the markets, with U.S. gains for the year wiped out1 on November 20. Tech stocks, which make up a good chunk of Wall Street’s main indexes the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the NASDAQ,...
Why is General Motors closing its plant in Oshawa? I joined Iain Grant to discuss the recent G20 summit, trade talk and interest rates. How do these things affect your portfolio? We also discussed how new investors can begin to dip their toes into this market. Click...
Will the Bank of Canada raise interest rates this December? How will this affect your investment portfolio? I joined Libby Znaimer to discuss possible rate hikes, oil prices and how investors should be managing expectations in this market environment. Click here to...
Are most technology stocks already in correction territory? Iain Grant and I discussed the recent market volatility and in particular the volatility in the technology sector. We also discussed interest rates and whether individual investors should be adjusting...
Do seniors have time to recover from a stock market correction? This is a big concern for those seniors invested in the stock market today. Instead of being concerned with whether they can withstand a correction in the market, seniors should focus on their financial...
What should investors do in preparation for January? Iain Grant and I had a discussion on the recent market volatility and how should investors modify their expectations. Click here to download on iTunes > Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or...
One of the questions I receive most often when on TV or Radio is whether an individual should invest or pay off their debt? I believe individuals address this question in two different ways. In this video I discuss the two ways of addressing this question. Call Me or...
In late September 2018, the markets were at record highs. By late October, they dropped 10% and entered, at least as of writing, correction territory. During this same period, United States Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose at an annualized rate of 3.5% in the...
How does Canada’s trade agreement with the U.S. & Mexico affect the markets? Check out my interview with Ross Marowits from Canadian Press. Click here to read the full article >
I joined Iain Grant to answer your questions on the recent market volatility, investment strategies and more. Click here to download on iTunes > Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, allan@allansmall.com. I am happy to...