Just when you think that markets can’t keep going up, they keep going up. The third quarter of 2024 was another impressive display of what diversified, prudent investing can achieve.... read more →
Positive market momentum continued in the United States as large cap technology stocks dominated for another quarter. The S&P 500 has set multiple all-time highs in 2024, driven by names... read more →
** Special to the Just Word Blog from Robin Powell, the UK based editor of The Evidence-Based investor and consultant to investors, planners & advisors ** Much as we like... read more →
** Special to the Just Word Blog from Robin Powell, the UK based editor of The Evidence-Based investor and consultant to investors, planners & advisors ** There are broadly two... read more →
A divergence in economic prosperity may be firmly unfolding between Canada and the United States. Recent statistics show that employment data in Canada is showing clear signs of weakening from... read more →
The fourth quarter provided a strong reassurance that markets can still deliver impressive returns in all major asset classes. Both equities and bonds delivered returns in the neighbourhood of 8%... read more →
There weren’t many places to hide this summer as all major asset classes ended up down in the third quarter. Bonds took the worst hit, falling by almost 4% as... read more →
The equity rally continued across the major regions for the second quarter of 2023 despite continued central bank tightening and building pressure on consumer and corporate financial wellbeing. Bonds were... read more →
GICs (Guaranteed Investment Certificates) seem to have become fashionable once again. The interest rate hiking cycle implemented by central banks globally over the past year and a bit have forced... read more →
A little over one year ago, I put out this post on my personal LinkedIn (social media) account due to the frustration I was feeling over the shameless marketing tactics... read more →