by Allan Small | Aug 31, 2016 | Interviews
Yesterday, I discussed with Paul Bagnell at BNN why I think Canadian banks still offer value to investors in Canada. While the housing market and energy losses are a concern at the banks, I still believe our largest Canadian Banks can be a great investment for the...
by Allan Small | Aug 13, 2016 | Interviews
Recently, I wrote an article in Canadian Money Saver magazine about Volatility: Often The Spark To Investor Fear. Check out the complete article on the Canadian Moneysaver site, and learn What Sparks The Fear; How You Can Avoid Falling Into The Traps; and why Sitting...
by Allan Small | Jul 28, 2016 | Interviews
Sat with BNN’s Amber Kanwar and Jon Erlichman yesterday to discuss why investors are “being forced into equities” because of low interest rates – and that the alternative to not being in the stock market is nothing. While the overall market...
by Allan Small | Jun 27, 2016 | Choosing A Financial Advisor
Two years ago, PwC published a study on small and mid-size businesses providing financial advice in Canada. The report revealed there were about 80,000 financial advisors working in this segment, which accounted for $19 billion in GDP and 180,000 jobs. These are big...
by Allan Small | Jun 22, 2016 | Choosing A Financial Advisor
Any HR professional will tell you that fit–both in terms of technical ability and shared values–is critical to hiring right for your business. The same rule applies to hiring an investment advisor. While there isn’t necessarily a simple test you can...
by Allan Small | Jun 21, 2016 | Interviews
Yesterday, I sat down with Greg Bonnell on BNN’s The Close to discuss why my investment strategy isn’t being influenced by the Brexit vote, and why valuations are the real market challenge. Watch the full interview here
by Allan Small | Jun 13, 2016 | Choosing A Financial Advisor
Every investor working with an advisor wants to feel confident that their hard-earned money is in competent hands. And that means finding an investment advisor who has a solid understanding of equity (stock) markets and industry trends. Here are six key questions you...
by Allan Small | Jun 6, 2016 | Choosing A Financial Advisor
You’ve identified a goal and are ready and able to get serious about saving money to achieve that goal. Maybe you’re planning to purchase a home, funding post secondary education for your kids, imagining what you want retirement to look like or perhaps...
by Allan Small | May 1, 2016 | Investing
Can you hear that? All the noise at the start of the year as markets around the world went into a short-lived free fall is gone proving the old adage that no news is good news. It’s an interesting time for investors as we try to understand how we’ve...
by Allan Small | Apr 5, 2016 | Interviews
Yesterday, I sat down with Michael Hainsworth on BNN’s The Close. We discussed the pharma sector and why I still see the opportunities despite the cloud of concern over a few players. We also discussed where I see the oil and gas sectors heading over the next...
by Allan Small | Apr 3, 2016 | Prime Earning Years
There are many reasons why people want to invest — some save to purchase a bigger home, others are planning to help their kids with post-secondary schooling and many are simply planning their retirement dream. What’s required to achieve these goals varies...
by Allan Small | Mar 14, 2016 | Prime Earning Years
Reports show Canadians pay some of the highest fees in the world to manage their mutual fund investments, according to a story in the National Post. And while it’s true Management Expense Ratios can run between 2% and 3%, it is also true that in life you get...
by Allan Small | Mar 3, 2016 | Prime Earning Years
When the stock market falls, people tend to panic. Watch this Q&A with Allan Small to learn what are the steps you should be taking. I welcome you to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at allan@allansmall.com for a free one hour portfolio review.
by Allan Small | Feb 16, 2016 | Prime Earning Years
You don’t have to be. There are many questions when deciding how to invest and planning for retirement. Watch the Q&A with Allan Small regarding important factors to consider. I welcome you to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at allan@allansmall.com for a...
by Allan Small | Feb 8, 2016 | Prime Earning Years
Geopolitical unrest, acts of terror, tsunamis and tornados, crashing currencies, stalled growth and falling commodity prices can all create fear among investors. And that fear typically pushes markets downward. In today’s era of social media and the 24-hour news...
