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INVESTMENT TACTICS DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES

After a volatile 2023 in the financial markets, one of the by- products has been that some investors feel inclined to take a more conservative investment stance. How can this be achieved? Selling all of your stocks and holding cash equivalents is one extreme alternative, though not practical for most ...
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Market Insights by James Thorne: THE FINANCIAL STORM IS COMING: Navigating China, Fed Tightening, Financial Instability, and Rate Cuts

It’s All About Timing Navigating macro investing poses the challenge of not only identifying key events but also timing their occurrence. The hardest part is indeed getting the timing right. With Japan and the United Kingdom in recession, and Germany likely to follow, the global economic landscape is increasingly fraught ...
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Diverse Options for Selling a Canadian Farm: Strategies for Farm Transition

Diverse Options for Selling a Canadian Farm: Strategies for Farm Transition Navigating the sale of a farm is a significant decision for Canadian farmers, necessitating careful consideration of various factors, including personal objectives, financial goals, and available selling options. Understanding the spectrum of avenues available empowers farmers to make informed ...
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CPP: FOUR THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) has been in the spotlight as the Alberta government proposes creating its own retirement plan. For the answers to some questions about Alberta’s potential divorce from the CPP, see: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/cpp-app-pension- questions-1.7011117. Most of us contribute to the CPP through our employment income, with the expectation ...
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Looking Forward: Growth Will Continue

As the economy begins to show signs of slowing, we may need a reminder to focus on the positives. Today, it appears that interest rates are steadying, and inflation is being kept under the watchful eyes of the central banks. It’s also worth mentioning that many underlying factors continue to ...
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Back to Basics: Portfolio Composition Asset Allocation & Portfolio Risk

Recent market volatility is a reminder that equity markets are inherently cyclical by nature. At the start of the year, the Wall Street Journal profiled investors who used leverage alongside an investment thesis of “buy and hope”— a fortuitous approach during bull market times — only to experience an awakening ...
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