If you watch a financial news channel, you might hear the return of common indices like the Dow, S&P 500 or TSX60. These indices are meant to give you a snapshot of how the general stock market is performing over the day, month or longer timeframe. It’s difficult to compare a return on a portfolio […]
Warren Buffett is touted as one of the world’s greatest investors. Obviously he has a much larger portfolio value than any of us, but how is his portfolio structured as compared to a Canadian Retail Investor? Is his risk tolerance likely higher than a Canadian retail investor? The Canadian Retail Investor The typical retail investor, […]
Ontario releases New Modelling data on COVID-19, says “cases appear to have peaked” Ontario health officials say the wave of new community spread cases of COVID-19 in the province appears to have peaked, but the spread in long-term care homes and other congregate settings seems to be growing. Read more… Auto Insurance Rebates Due to […]
Realized Versus Unrealized Capital Gains in Non-Registered Accounts Around tax time, I am often asked why there is a capital gain (or loss) on an account when the investor did not make a withdrawal during the calendar year. This article will hopefully better educate you on why this can occur. Specifically this covers “non-registered” accounts […]
Just an update that I am still working at home as normal but ceased any client or supplier meetings since March 11th. The financial companies and professionals I work with also continue to work “remotely” as the pandemic continues. You may call anytime to discuss whatever is on your mind, financial or whatever. My advice […]