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Lost in transition? Thoughts on Retirement
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October 2020 Commentary & Performance Review
Throughout October, investors took positions to de-risk portfolios in the run-up to the U.S. Presidential election. This de-risking, coupled with rising COVID infections and new lockdowns in Europe, resulted in…
September 2020 Commentary & Performance Review
As lockdown restrictions eased, a second wave of COVID cases surged across Europe and India. As a result, mobility-tracking data produced by Google and Apple shows people are willingly travelling less in these regions, putting increased pressure on…
August 2020 Commentary & Performance Review
Over the early summer months, global economies have shown improvements. Jobs, retail sales, food services, and industrial production have been experiencing significant bounces. As we head into the fall…
July 2020 Commentary & Performance Review
The theme of July was strong growth in risk assets compared to a weak US dollar. Relative to history, the US dollar had the worst month of all the major asset classes. A weak US dollar helps spur growth because…
June 2020 Commentary & Performance Review
Ending a quarter of strong recovery from March-lows, the S&P 500 was up 1.8% and the S&P/TSX Composite up 2.1%, in their respective local currencies.
May 2020 Commentary & Performance Review
By the end of May, the majority of investors believe the worst of the COVID-19 economic shutdown is behind us. Although the stock market is forward-looking and an indicator of investor sentiment, we struggle to reconcile these returns with what we’re monitoring in the data from indicators.
Q1-2019 Quarterly Review
We are pleased to offer the Q1-2019 Quarterly Performance Review, a 3 part recorded presentation analysis of the quarterly portfolio performance and financial valuation metrics. We are excited to be able to share our knowledge of the financial industry; hear first-hand distinctive insights about personal wealth management and today’s financial services industry.
Q4-2018 Quarterly Review
We are pleased to offer the Q4-2018 Quarterly Performance Review, a 3 part recorded presentation analysis of the quarterly portfolio performance and financial valuation metrics. We are excited to be able to share our knowledge of the financial industry; hear first-hand distinctive insights about personal wealth management and today’s financial services industry.
Q3-2018 Quarterly Review
We are pleased to offer the Q3-2018 Quarterly Performance Review, a 3 part recorded presentation analysis of the quarterly portfolio performance and financial valuation metrics. We are excited to be able to share our knowledge of the financial industry; hear first-hand distinctive insights about personal wealth management and today’s financial services industry.
Don’t Look Now
Don't Look Now...but U.S. stocks are in a decided uptrend as a period of market anxieties appear to have faded—at least for the moment. There are a number of factors that investors say are underpinning the recent resurgence in risk-taking that’s lifted the market....
Can I retire?
From the desk of Erin Gendron... At the beginning of the year, over 1500 randomly selected Canadians were polled on their retirement goals and expectations. How do your retirement goals and savings stack up against these findings? Not quite sure if you’re on track?...
Some Thoughts on the Medicinal Marijuana Sector
"A growth opportunity, yes, but at what cost?" These days it seems that many clients are interested to invest in the stories of cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc), artificial intelligence, automation/robotics and cannabis. They are exciting and I can certainly...
Tax Slips and Supporting Documents You May Receive
How you receive tax slips will be a little different this year. Due to the ownership change of HollisWealth midway through 2017, you will be receiving tax slips from both Scotia Capital Inc. (from Jan – Aug) and Industrial Alliance Securities Inc. (from Aug – Dec)....
4 Financial Tips for Active Young Families
4 Financial Tips for Active Young Families From the desk of Erin Gendron... With the start of a new fall season and the end of care free summer days, the ‘responsible, let’s get organized’ side of me kicks into high gear. Fall has always had a 'fresh start' feel about...
iA Financial Group Completes the Acquisition of HollisWealth from Scotiabank
QUEBEC CITY, Aug. 8, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. ("Industrial Alliance" or "iA Financial Group") (TSX: IAG) and The Bank of Nova Scotia ("Scotiabank") (TSX: BNS) (NYSE: BNS) today announced that Industrial Alliance has...
February 2021 Commentary & Performance Review
During the month, yields on long‐dated government bonds spiked, representing the growing unease market participants are having with higher inflation expectations. These higher yields carried through …
January 2021 Commentary & Performance Review
Last month seemed to have a different market‐shaping event every other day. While the introduction of a vaccine will help mitigate some future volatility around COVID‐19 infection rates, it’s already obvious 2021 will not…
2021 Financial Checklist
2020 was a year to remember, filled with hardship for many, and silver linings for some. As we begin a new year, it’s a time to reflect on the past year to consider what went well and what could be improved upon. Here’s a Financial Checklist to help you and your...