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The past three years (including 2025) have been incredible for stock investors. After markets bottomed in 2022, investors around the world (with a few exceptions) have positively benefited from the resulting gains, remaining invested despite recent volatility. And while there are many voices on Wall Street and elsewhere who continue to tout 2026 as a […]
We are all investing in a world of uncertainty. I would say this is what it means to be an investor: taking short-term risks to create a better and more prosperous future. The point is that all the risk-taking behavior that has driven markets to record highs and continues to push valuations higher than ever […]
If you’ve invested your hard-earned savings through a tax-free savings account (TFSA), choosing the right stocks can make a bigger difference than trying to predict the market. A TFSA works best when it holds quality stocks that continue to grow quietly while avoiding unnecessary risks. For a company to grow long-term, strong execution, steady demand, […]
I continue to like companies that are well positioned in consumer durables as ways to capitalize on rising prices. Unfortunately, I think that inflation, at least for the next decade or two, is likely to remain at higher levels than the targets set by most central banks. This view is based on the idea that […]
Portfolio protection can take many forms, from individual stock selection with defensive characteristics to investing in specific index funds with an overweight exposure to certain key defensive trends in the coming year. I think passive investing through ETFs is always a good strategy, and that is the core of my personal investing mantra. But for […]
As 2025 draws to a close, investors are paying attention to what has performed, what hasn’t, and what needs to be adjusted in 2026. Market conditions have changed, inflation and interest rates have changed, and several factors are now returning in favor. This makes it an ideal time to rebalance your portfolio for 2026. There’s […]
In case you haven’t noticed, the price of gold has fallen this year. Precious metals like gold are rising to new highs, and Canadian gold stocks followed suit. Even more remarkable is that this rally may still be in its infancy. Why invest in gold now? Precious metals such as gold have always served as […]
For investors looking to move some capital in the coming year, there are certain strategies that can be implemented. It’s generally a good idea to rebalance your portfolio from time to time. Personally, I try to do this every quarter, but the end of the year is one of the most important times when I […]
