Market Outlook

The U.S. dollar is high

The U.S. dollar has risen against other major currencies. In uncertain times, many foreign investors want to hold American dollars. After all, the U.S. remains the world’s largest economy. And   Read More

Where to put new money now

Add to equity markets in Canada, Europe, the UK and Japan. Go easy on investing in US stocks.

The economic recovery continues to be propelled by monetary and fiscal stimuli, the   Read More

Where to put new money now

Add to equity markets in Canada, Europe, the UK and Japan. Go easy on investing in US stocks.

The economic recovery continues to be propelled by monetary and fiscal stimuli, the   Read More

Big six bank profits soar

The big Canadian banks are indicators of the economy’s health. How did they fare in the second quarter?

The second-quarter earnings season for the big six Canadian banks has come and   Read More

Where to put new money now

Make sure you have exposure to value funds as well as growth funds now. We currently favour Canadian equity funds over their US counterparts.

Fiscal stimulus and ultra-low interest rates helped   Read More

Where to put new money now

Make sure you have exposure to value funds as well as growth funds now. We currently favour Canadian equity funds over their US counterparts.

Fiscal stimulus and ultra-low interest rates helped   Read More

Where to put new money now

Make sure you have exposure to value funds as well as growth funds now. We currently favour Canadian equity funds over their US counterparts.

Fiscal stimulus and ultra-low interest rates helped   Read More

Make money by not losing money

Ken Norquay says in times of aggressive monetary policy, pandemic, potential deflation, potential hyperinflation and economic melt down, focus on preservation of capital.

The financial winds have shifted. Eight months after   Read More

Keep your powder dry

Portfolio manager Keith Richards says opportunities are coming, but you must have cash to take advantage of them. This will not be the end of the world. It’s a much-needed   Read More

Sell your long-term financial stocks

So says behavioural finance analyst Ken Norquay. “I recommend selling your long-term financial stocks before the next stock-market down wave begins.”
In past articles, I have referred to certain investing techniques   Read More

Sell your long-term financial stocks

So says behavioural finance analyst Ken Norquay. “I recommend selling your long-term financial stocks before the next stock-market down wave begins.”
In past articles, I have referred to certain investing techniques   Read More