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Investing – Never Hurts To Start Early
It is never too early to start investing. A strategy that I use at times for new investors is to start investing in things that you are familiar with. Perhaps invest in the companies that make the products you use. Owning an investment that you can relate to is a great way to start investing.
The Sunday Money Show – January 10, 2021
What are the risks that investors should keep in mind for 2021? Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we answer your questions on personalized investment portfolios, oil stocks, COVID-19 vaccine, Bitcoin, and more.
“What ifs…” VS Investment Strategy
“What if” scenarios are something investors are faced with everyday. What if COVID-19 cases rise? What if the stock market has gone up too fast? Should investors be worried about possible “what if” scenarios? Have a look at my recent video.
The Canadian Press – North American markets fall despite record start as U.S. stimulus talks hit snag
Check out my recent interview with the Canadian Press as I discuss the latest stock market action and impact of COVID-19 shutdowns.
2020 Year in Review: Shutdowns, Lessons Learned & The Future
This week’s video focuses on 2020, the Year in Review, looking at Shutdowns, Lessons Learned and The Future.
The Sunday Money Show – December 13, 2020
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we review the highlights and lessons learned for 2020. We also answered your questions on Tax-Free Savings Accounts, COVID-19 vaccine, technology stocks, and more.
This Week: Portfolios & Tax-loss Selling, Volatility, Vaccines & Confidence
This week’s video focuses on three things investors should watch for in the week ahead: portfolios & tax-loss selling, market volatility, vaccines & investor confidence.
Reuters – INSTANT VIEW-‘Light at the end of the tunnel,’ as Canada approves COVID-19 vaccine
Check out my latest interview with Reuters as we provide commentary regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and how the rollout continues to affect stock markets here in North America.
This Week: Vaccine distribution, U.S. stimulus & Portfolio Updates
This week’s video focuses on three things investors should watch for in the week ahead: vaccine rollout and distribution news; U.S. stimulus efforts suddenly emerging, and portfolio investment strategies as year-end approaches.
The Sunday Money Show – November 29, 2020
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss how the markets have responded to news about COVID-19 vaccines. We also answered your questions on Canadian banks, Alibaba stock and more.
This Week: Vaccines, Bank Earnings & Optimism
This week’s video focuses on three things investors should watch for in the week ahead: vaccines and their rollout and distribution; upcoming Canadian bank earning announcements; and positive investor optimism and momentum coming out of November.
This Week: Lockdown, Vaccines & Banks
We’ve launched a new weekly video series that talks about things investors should watch for in the week ahead. This week, we look at the impact of lockdowns, great news on vaccines, and upcoming bank earning announcements.
The Sunday Money Show – November 15, 2020
Are investors more positive now that the U.S. election has passed and with the announcement of COVID-19 vaccines? Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the market reaction to the U.S. election, cannabis stocks, and COVID-19 vaccines.
The Canadian Press – North American markets rebound from last week’s losses on eve of U.S. election
How will the markets react to either a Republican or a Democratic President in the white house? Check out my latest Canadian Press interview as we discuss the latest stock market action.
The Sunday Money Show – November 1, 2020
How can the election affect the performance of the stock market? Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss which presidential candidate the market wants to win. We also answered your questions on bank stocks, COVID-19 vaccines, and more.
The Sunday Money Show – October 18, 2020
How investors’ emotions during the pandemic affect their investment decisions? Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the emotional investor swings in 2020 and where things are heading. We also answered your questions on airline stocks, what is a K-shaped recovery, Bank of Canada, and more.
Financial Literacy: Are you smarter than a fifth grader?
Learning how to budget and invest equips kids with knowledge and skills required to manage their money effectively, and thankfully, schools are finally adding these financial literacy topics to the curriculum for the very first time. But will you be prepared to answer your kids’ inevitable questions at home?
The Sunday Money Show – October 4, 2020
How does President Trump’s health affect the stock market volatility? Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the U.S. President’s health, and we answered your questions regarding Tax-Free Savings Accounts, Registered Retirement Savings Plans, U.S. job numbers for September, and more.
The Sunday Money Show – September 20, 2020
How can some investors invest conservatively and still make money in this environment? Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss rising COVID-19 cases and their impact on stock markets. We also answered your questions on Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), the U.S. cancelling aluminum tariffs on Canada, recent market volatility and more.
The Sunday Money Show – September 6, 2020
What is contrarian investing and why has it been successful in the past? Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss recent U.S. / Canadian job numbers and how some seniors find it more difficult to manage their money in retirement as compared to saving for retirement.
The Canadian Press – North American stock markets rise again to start month amid COVID hopes
Why you should stay invested despite the market volatility during the pandemic? Check out my latest interview with Canadian Press as we discussed the latest stock market action.
The Sunday Money Show – August 23, 2020
How important is the reopening of schools to the economy? Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the reopening of schools in September. We also answered your questions on the market’s reaction to the new Finance Minister and prorogue of Parliament, rumours of U.S. / China trade talks resuming, and more.
The Sunday Money Show – August 9, 2020
Why is it beneficial to build portfolios from scratch? Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the importance of customized portfolios. We also answered your questions on Microsoft’s interest in TikTok, President Trump’s announcing 10% tariffs on Canadian aluminum, the latest jobs data and more.
The Sunday Money Show – July 26, 2020
How have the markets responded positively to the latest news on COVID-19 vaccines? Listen to my latest podcast as we discuss the latest updates. We also answered your questions on how much technology stocks played a role in the rebound of the S&P 500 and more.