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BNN Interview – Thoughts On Canadian And U.S. Banks
Last Wednesday (January 18), I was in BNN's The Close wrapping up the markets for the day. We had discussion on the following: 1) How Trump's tweets can affect the market 2) Why Netflix is a tough stock to get in 3) Why I see Canadian banks as income type of an...
BNN Interview – Late Day Rally Leads To Another Dow Record Close
Sat down with Greg Bonnell of BNN on Wednesday to discuss a number of sectors joining the ongoing Trump rally, BOC interest rate policy, and the strength of the U.S. and Canadian economies. Watch the full video here >
BNN Interview – The Dangers of Timing the Market
Today, I had an interesting discussion with BNN's Paul Bagnell. We talked about why it is easier to buy U.S. stocks over Canadian stocks currently, the upcoming OPEC meeting, and the dangers of timing the market. Click the following links to watch: OPEC Meeting U.S....
Newstalk 1010 Ask The Experts – With Allan Small
This past Saturday, I spoke with Iain Grant on the Ask The Experts show. LISTEN TO THE SHOW > We spoke about: How small business owners can make their excess cash work for them Market Volatility - Potential investment speed bumps to look out for in the coming weeks...
What The US Election Means For Canadian Markets
On the day after the US election, Canadian markets reacted wildly to the results. I had the opportunity to share what I think the election results mean for Canadian investors and markets in the short term, and our dollar in the long term. Global News Interview -...
Financial Post – Small Business Digest Article
This October, I spoke with Denise Deveau of the Financial Post to discuss how "Your Surplus Cash Could Be Helping You Grow The Wealth of Your Business". We spoke about how those lucky businesses that have excess cash in hand may not be working it to their best...
BNN Interview – Market Sectors To Watch Before US Election Day
Sat down with BNN's Michael Hainsworth on October 28/16 to discuss how the U.S. election is impacting the markets, and sectors to watch before election day. Watch the full video here >
BNN Interview – Now’s The Time To Start Positioning For A Rising Rate Environment
This past Friday, I sat down with BNN's Michael Hainsworth to discuss the current state of the financial, telecom, and media sectors, positioning for rising interest rates - and why I have been trimming some positions across my portfolio. Watch the full video here...
Investing In Your Corporation
With no immediate end in sight to record-low interest rates, it's time to think seriously about how to put your excess cash to work and build wealth effectively. For example, if you are an entrepreneur or professional and have incorporated your business, did you know...
BNN Interview – Canadian Banks Still Offer Value
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...
Volatility: Often The Spark To Investor Fear – Canadian Money Saver Magazine Article
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...
BNN Interview – Investors Forced Into Equities
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 isn't cheap, we should see...
The Allan Small Difference
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...
Finding The Right Fit: Hiring An Investment 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 administer to...
BNN Interview – Why Valuations Are The Real Market Challenge
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
Six Questions To Help You Determine How Much Your Investment Advisor Knows About The Markets
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...
How To Find A Good Investment 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 you've come...
Best Practices For Investing In Good Or Bad Markets
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 arrived at this...
BNN Interview – Dark Cloud Over Pharma Sector Means Opportunities
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 while....
Make Sure You Have An Investment Strategy
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 from person...
How To Reduce The Cost Of Investing Without Sacrificing Returns
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 what you...
When The Stock Market Falls, What Should You Do?
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.
Nervous About Retirement?
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 free...
The Impact Of World Events On Investing
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...