Many contrarian investors are wondering if the time is right to start loading up on commodities in anticipation of the next big rally. Certainly, stocks in the sector are cheap, and we would expect many of them to double if and when a commodity recovery occurs. Stocks of smaller, riskierContinue Reading
Questrade has long been known to be Canada’s low-cost leader. But is that really true? In this article we answer all of your Questrade fee questions.Continue Reading
Now that we’re in the middle of July, summer is in full swing, and most are thinking about how to make the best out of what’s left of summer. With another academic year in the books, a number of new graduates have obtained full-time employment. In the hopes that manyContinue Reading
Markets have indeed been strange for some time now. Most investors are confused about whether to sell, or buy, or panic, or just go to cash and avoid the craziness. However, if you think more closely about things, you might come to the conclusion that markets are always strange. InvestorsContinue Reading
The previous week had been a tumultuous one for the markets. Amazon’s shares dropped more than $100 as President Trump had declared war on the retail giant. Facebook is being investigated for privacy breaches in several countries. But that aside, market investors are most concerned with the enveloping trade-wars startedContinue Reading
It’s been nearly a decade since I started speaking to fund managers on a regular basis. While each conversation is about something different—a sector to invest in, a stock to explore, an economic issue to pay attention to—one comment has come up time and time again: “Markets hate uncertainty.” It’sContinue Reading
Management fees, part of the expense ratio of funds, have always been considered one of the primarily nuisances for investors when deciding between a fund and individual stocks. Don’t confuse management fees with commissions fees when buying into funds. They are two different animals. These days ETFs are free whenContinue Reading
The surprising connection that natural disasters, car accidents, and terrorist attacks have with financial investment decision making. And how one can learn to combat them effectively.Continue Reading
Quality cheap stocks continue to be far and few these days despite the record setting highs in the markets. We’ve compiled a few stocks that have shown consistent growth, strong balance sheets, competent management, and most importantly, a willingness to reward investors with excellent returns over the years.Continue Reading
A wave of violence has been gripping the world for the past few months, including the most recent one in Nice, France on Bastille Day where 84 (and counting) had been killed from a lone truck driver whereby early reports are conflicted if ISIS was involved. And then there wasContinue Reading