by Erin Gendron | Feb 27, 2024 | CP Insights, Erin Gendron
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...
by Brent Vandermeer | Feb 21, 2024 | Market Commentary, Portfolio Updates
Market Pulse Worries about bond market debt supply eased as bond prices rose and yields fell, offering investors profits despite large budget deficits. However, this calm may be temporary, as the US, UK, eurozone, and Japan plan to issue US$2.1 trillion in new bonds...
by Erin Gendron | Jan 31, 2024 | CP Insights, Erin Gendron
Welcome to the Canada Pension Plan – Video Series Presented by: Erin GendronCertified Financial Planner & Financial Advisor – CrossPoint Financial The goal of this series of videos we’ll be sharing over the coming weeks is to explain common concerns,...
by Brent Vandermeer | Jan 11, 2024 | Market Commentary, Monthly Reviews, Portfolio Updates
December 2023 Commentary & Performance Review As we reflect on the performance of global financial markets at the close of 2023, it’s heartening to report a strong finish to the year. December marked the second consecutive month of notable gains, a positive...
by Brent Vandermeer | Dec 7, 2023 | Market Commentary, Monthly Reviews
November 2023 Commentary & Performance Review The Canadian benchmark index, the S&P/TSX Composite, was up 7.2% for the month, its biggest monthly advance since November 2020. In the US, the S&P 500 gained 8.9%, the second-best November dating back to 1980....
by Brent Vandermeer | Nov 15, 2023 | Market Commentary, Monthly Reviews
October 2023 Commentary & Performance Review U.S. Treasuries rebounded after the 10-year yield crossed 5%, raising concerns about the economy’s resilience to high-interest rates. In Canada, the equivalent 10-year Government bond crossed above 4%, the highest...
by Brent Vandermeer | Nov 2, 2023 | CP Insights, Market Commentary, Portfolio Updates
Brent Vandermeer, Senior Portfolio Manager provides an overview of Q3-2023 and the ever-changing markets. We understand the concerns that arise amidst market fluctuations, and we want you to be informed and feel confident. In this video, we discuss the proactive...
by Brent Vandermeer | Oct 20, 2023 | Market Commentary, Monthly Reviews
September 2023 Commentary & Performance Review Concerns about rising oil prices, rising interest rates, and the potential U.S. government shutdown negatively affected investor sentiment in September, leading to the worst monthly performance of the S&P 500...
by Brent Vandermeer | Sep 12, 2023 | Market Commentary, Monthly Reviews
August 2023 Commentary & Performance Review Recent research from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco revealed that central bank interest rate increases can have a significant, long-lasting impact on a nation’s economic output. The study found that rate...
by Brent Vandermeer | Aug 17, 2023 | CP Insights
To some, the word “legacy” conjures visions of a university library or hospital wing with a family name like Morgan or Rockefeller. To others, leaving a legacy can be as simple (and meaningful) as documenting their family’s genealogy in a way that...
