Blog: World
This Week: Macro & Micro Investing / Objectives & Time Horizon
What is the biggest mistake you can make as an investor? Getting out of the market entirely. Understanding your investment objectives and time horizon are crucial to maintaining a healthy and profit bearing portfolio.
The Allan Small Financial Show – December 7, 2022
Watch the recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show as I discuss the Canadian banks and if they are a good investment at this time. I also spoke about whether the market rally will continue to build in December and much more.
The Sunday Money Show – November 27, 2022
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the latest on the volatility in the markets, stock market action and more.
The Allan Small Financial Show – November 23, 2022
On this episode, I discussed the latest on the volatility in the markets, stock market action and more.
This Week: What is the Fed saying? / Asset Management / Dividend Stocks
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The Canadian Press – S&P/TSX composite up almost 100 points, U.S. markets also up
Read my interview with the Canadian Press as I discuss central banks, market volatility, and whether the economy will go into recession for the first half of next year.
The Sunday Money Show – November 13, 2022
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss why investors should ignore the noise regarding stock markets and how they should view recent gains. We also answered your questions about interest rate hikes, and more.
The Allan Small Financial Show – An Interview With BlackRock’s Helen Hayes on ETFs
In an increasingly volatile stock market, Managing Director and Head of iShares Canada Helen Hayes shares three fundamental concepts that could help your portfolio have an excellent ending to the year.
This Week: Economic Data, Corporate Earnings & Re-examining your own portfolio
Re-examining your own portfolio: Have a good quality investment that isn’t quite posting the results you’re looking for? Tune in to find out why cutting bait and running may not be the right decision for you.
The Allan Small Financial Show – November 9, 2022
Watch the recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show with our guest Helen Hayes. On this episode we discussed ETFs in this era of volatility and inflation.
The Canadian Press – North American markets up on strong jobs numbers in Canada, U.S.
Read my interview with Canadian Press as I discuss the North American stock market performance and its impact on businesses and economy.
MoneySense – Does TINA still apply for the stock market?
Rising interest rates have started to make bonds and GICs look more attractive. Does TINA – there is no alternative to investing in the markets – still hold up? Learn more in my latest MoneySense article.
BNN Bloomberg – Corporate Earnings
Watch my latest interview with BNN Bloomberg’s Paul Bagnell where we discussed the impact of the Fed’s interest rate decision, corporate earnings, and the effect of the upcoming mid term election in the US on the markets.
The Sunday Money Show – October 30, 2022
Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the latest stock market performance and how the North American stock markets have been in a trading range since June 30th. We also answered your questions about interest rates, recent market volatility and more.
This Week: Economic Data, Corporate Earnings & Portfolio’s Asset Mix
Inflation has dropped to 6.9% in Canada and 8% in the United States, but Central banks are fairly consistent that this reduction in inflation rate can be tied back to lower oil prices. Watching the direction of future interest rates could provide incredibly useful information for navigating the stock market.
The Allan Small Financial Show – Interest rates, inflation and investor fear
Is the ‘cure’ by central banks worse than the ‘disease’ when fighting inflation? Pattie Lovett-Reid and I talked about investor fear and anxiety as central banks wrestle with inflation. What can investors do in a situation when they sometimes feel they can’t control what’s happening?