Is investing in Canadian equities riskier than you think? According to one professor of finance, Canada is No. 1 when it comes to the percentage of money-losing companies trading on its public markets. But there may be more to this doom-and-gloom declaration than meets the eye. This fact further shows why it’s important for investors, […]
There doesn’t seem to be a lot of consensus on commodity prices in 2019. Or rather, opinions seem to be at polar opposites. Depending on who you ask, commodity prices are either going to rally in 2019 or be depressed. There are a lot of different reasons why a single commodity could be bullish or […]
Global Economy Set for Weakest Growth in Years The stock markets may be closing in on the longest bull market in history, but economic indicators, which are reflected in corporate earnings, suggest the momentum on Bay Street and Wall Street is grinding down. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) cautioned that the global economy is slowing, […]
Canadian and American stocks have roared back after the December disaster on Bay Street and Wall Street. Despite the bullish sentiment though, some analysts think the S&P 500 and TSX will test the Christmas Eve lows of 2018. Does this mean investors should take a wait and see approach or should they embrace the stock […]
For nine years investors were able to take stock market gains for granted. It was a different story in 2018. Stocks are down and volatility is up! All of the major indexes finished 2018 in the red, leaving investors concerned about what 2019 has to offer. There is a chance 2019 could be a winning […]
This may be a little counter intuitive, but I promise you, if you can wrap your head around it and really leverage it, you will be a more profitable trader. Why Is Trading Less Better? Trading more does not equal more money! It’s true. Society has conditioned us that to get more we need to […]
Are you thinking about learning how to trade but feeling a bit intimidated? Have you picked up a book or sat in on a seminar only to find yourself thinking that these people speak a language you just don’t understand? If you’re interested in learning how to manage your own investment accounts but are finding yourself a bit overwhelmed, don’t get discouraged before you even begin. Just like anything, […]
Have you ever purchased insurance for your car or home? Or leased a car? If you have, then you are already using trading strategies that we teach our lifetime members to protect their portfolio from a decline in prices or take advantage of an increase in the market prices. When you buy insurance, you are […]
Gridlock in Washington Is Actually Good for Stocks The November mid-term elections south of the border was supposed to usher in a blue wave, instead, it was more of a puddle. Still, Democrats took control of the House and Republicans extended their hold on the Senate. For investors, a split Congress is a best case […]
The stock market has been choppy to say the least, with the S&P 500 having lost nine percent of its value. The index has also erased virtually all of its gains in 2018. Many investors are wondering if this is a short-term correction or if a Bear Market is just around the corner. Should investors […]