February Monthly Insight
“The GIC Dilemma”- When the Bank of Canada cut interest rates by 0.25% it was trying to stimulate borrowing and the economy. With current rates at or near record lows, it is extremely difficult to earn safe and meaningful fixed income returns.
Click here to read more – Monthly Insight – February 2015 – The GIC Dilemma
Q4 Investment Review
Market Comment – ‘The global economy experienced another year of modest growth yet with a lot of uncertainty going forward. Limited clarity in the marketplace will lead to a period of greater volatility for stocks and bonds around the world. Any yet….’
Click here to read more – Investment Review – Q4 2014
Q4 Portfolio Commentary
‘2014 was another great year for stocks – almost’ – By the end of the summer, North American markets had set a brisk pace and, for the first time in many quarters, the TSX was making up for lost ground against its American counterpart.
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January Monthly Insight
“Calendar Effects”- The history of the Canadian stock market is riddled with seasonal patterns or phenomenon such as the January effect, the September effect, the December effect, the “sell in May and go away” theory, the Santa Claus rally and even the elusive Halloween effect.
Click here to read more – Monthly Insight – January 2015 – Calendar Effects
