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Portfolio Commentary – November 2025
November returns were largely flat amid heightened volatility, as tech-sector valuation concerns and ongoing expectations for U.S. rate cuts limited market gains.
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Prepare for Higher Oil Prices – March 2023 Review
OPEC+’s surprise production cut is expected to eliminate the current supply surplus and push world oil markets into a deeper deficit later this year. Before the intervention…
Strong Spending on Luxury – February 2023 Review
French stocks, particularly luxury goods producers LVMH, Kering, and Hermes International, have emerged as the breakout stars of 2023. Investors are betting that the sales and earnings of these luxury companies will remain robust now that…
Scorching Start for Equities – January 2023 Review
The new year has brought a surge in equity markets as slowing inflation has led to the anticipation that central banks are near peak rates. Canadian CPI rose 6.3% year over …
A Year of Price Discovery – December 2022 Review
December rounded out a year of particularly poor performance for financial markets. High inflation and rapidly rising interest rates led to abnormal losses…
Signs of a Slowdown – November 2022 Review
Equities continued to rally through November, shedding the risk‐off dynamics that have presided over markets for most of 2022. Two macroeconomic factors were supporting the push higher…
Market Uncertainty Remains – October 2022 Review
After a period of poor performance following the rally in risk assets which started in July and ended mid‐August, global financial markets once again rebounded in October. With US equities leading global stocks…
Q3-2023 Review & Update
Brent Vandermeer, Senior Portfolio Manager provides a video overview of Q3-2023 and the ever-changing markets.
Shifts in Commodity Markets – September 2023 Review
In our September 2023 commentary, we discuss: A new baseline for gold; Unintended consequences of the Russian oil price cap; Prices of metals needed for the transition to renewables; and as we do each month, we highlight the top and bottom performing assets in our portfolios.
Challenging Credit Environment – August 2023 Review
In our August 2023 commentary, we discuss: Lasting impacts from central bank policies; Bankruptcy from the UK’s second-largest city; Opportunities in private credit; and as we do each month, we highlight the top and bottom performing assets in our portfolios.
AI Leading the Way – May 2023 Review
Traders are beginning to express skepticism about the sustainability of the stock rally year-to-date and are issuing warnings about a potential market downturn later in the year. Despite optimism surrounding a US debt-ceiling…
Rate Hikes Hitting Earnings – April 2023 Review
The Q1 2023 US earnings season has begun and will show the impact of the Fed’s monetary policy on corporate profitability. Year‐over‐year earnings growth is expected at…
Prepare for Higher Oil Prices – March 2023 Review
OPEC+’s surprise production cut is expected to eliminate the current supply surplus and push world oil markets into a deeper deficit later this year. Before the intervention…
RRSPs, RRIFs, and Drawing Income in Retirement
A common question that we get from clients leading up to retirement is how do you use an RRSP and when do you withdraw funds from it?
COP26: Keeping Climate Issues on the Front Burner
“Investors today aren’t just investing for performance; they also want the ability to make an impact beyond returns that aligns with their personal values.” Check out the latest article in WP where Brent Vandermeer talks about Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) AKA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and the upcoming COP26 conference – an annual summit aimed at accelerating progress towards Paris Agreement emissions targets.
Advocacy in Aging
A key topic we focus on when you discuss your estate planning at CrossPoint is aging and what your plans are.
Lost in transition? Thoughts on Retirement
Brent contributed his perspectives on the financial impact to doctors considering retiring in an article entitled "Lost in transition? Thoughts on Retirement Part 2. “Should I stay or should I go now?” in the Oncologist Read the Article »
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...
Holiday Reading and Investment Wisdom
Markets have become more turbulent again, not that we should be surprised. In fact, opportunities are now becoming more apparent and for that, we are excited as it will help us grow your portfolio. However, we also recognize that the larger ups and downs can be very...
Portfolio Commentary – February 2024
Our February 2024 Portfolio Commentary provides an overview of recent market performance, key financial stories, and insights into the performance of our model portfolios.
Video 2 – Canada Pension Plan Video Series
Drop-Out Provisions Presented by: Erin GendronCertified Financial Planner & Financial Advisor - CrossPoint Financial The goal of this series of videos is to explain common concerns, questions, misconceptions, and things that we think you should know about the...
Portfolio Commentary – January 2024
Our January 2024 Portfolio Commentary provides an overview of recent market performance, key financial stories, and insights into the performance of our model portfolios.
Canada Pension Plan – Video Series – The Basics
This introductory video gives facts, figures and information about Canada Pension Plan that are important for every Canadian to understand, since you, and all of us, are either contributing to or benefitting from Canada Pension Plan.
Navigating the Winds of Change – December 2023 Review
In our December 2023 commentary, we discuss: Impressive returns in fixed income; Optimistic markets despite challenges ahead; Canadian Tech Sector shines; and as we do each month, we highlight the top and bottom performing assets in our portfolios.
Markets Surge with Falling Inflation – November 2023 Review
In our November 2023 commentary, we discuss: The recent market rally in equities; Inflation showing signs of slowing; The Canadian government’s response to housing challenges; and as we do each month, we highlight the top and bottom performing assets in our portfolios.