One phrase I keep running into early on my investing journey is “risk on, risk off.” At first, I thought it just meant investors were either piling into riskier assets (like technology stocks) or playing it safe with something more stable (like utility stocks). And while that’s partly true, there’s a bit more nuance behind it.
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Weekly Update for the week ending April 11, 2025
The sell-off at the start of the week wiped out the past 12 months of gains, with stocks edging closer to bear market territory. Since the previous Thursday, US markets saw their steepest three-day decline since 1987 – and before that, not since World War II. Meanwhile, Canada’s TSX Composite Index (TSX) experienced its sharpest drop since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, though, the damage was self-inflicted—and, frankly, far from fun. ☹
Weekly Update for the week ending March 21, 2025
How Tariff Wars Are Impacting the Canadian Dollar—And What It Means for Us
With all the talk about tariffs and their effect on the Canadian and US economies, I started wondering – what do these trade battles mean for the already weak Canadian dollar? My first thought? It can’t be good. But that made me realize I wasn’t entirely sure how tariffs influence our currency or what that means for us as consumers, businesses, and investors. As Daenerys Targaryen would say, “Let’s begin!”
Monthly Portfolio Update January 2025
January was a comeback month for the markets, with all four major North American indexes finishing in the green and getting back in the win column. The rally was fueled by strong earnings, solid economic data, and the Fed’s decision to keep interest rates steady. Excitement around AI also played a big role, pushing technology stocks higher—at least for most of the month. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing.
Weekly Update for the week ending January 17, 2025
With the start of another earnings season, I thought it’d be a great time to talk about earnings reports. These reports can seem a bit intimidating, but they’re one of the most important tools for assessing how a company is performing.
Understanding Earnings Reports: What New Investors Should Know
Earnings reports are like a company’s report card, showing how well they’ve performed over a specific period – usually a quarter or a year. They provide key details like revenue, profits, expenses, and earnings per share (EPS), helping investors gauge how a business is doing. For example, steadily growing revenue signals a thriving business, while shrinking profits may raise concerns. Earnings reports also offer management insights about the industry and plans for the future, giving a clearer picture of what’s ahead.
Weekly Update for the week ending January 10, 2025
Kicking Off 2025 After wrapping up a disappointing December and saying goodbye to 2024, it’s a great time to look ahead to 2025 with fresh optimism. January is when many of us take stock (pun intended 😉) of our portfolios, set new financial goals, and strategize for the year to come (OK, maybe not too […]