Are Index Funds Right for You? Weighing the Pros and Cons for Canadian Investors Short Answer: Index funds spread your money across dozens or hundreds of companies at once, so one bad stock can’t sink your whole investment. They also come with lower fees than most mutual funds. The trade-off? You’ll never “beat the market,” … Read more
Is it really worth paying more for a shot at beating the market? Most investors dream of finding that perfect fund manager who can outperform the market year after year. We’re wired to believe that someone, somewhere, has the secret sauce to deliver above-average returns. Advertisements, articles, and dinner party conversations reinforce this fantasy. But … Read more
Investing can be an emotional roller-coaster. One day you’re riding high, watching your portfolio soar, and the next, you’re curled up in the fetal position as the stock market tanks. If you’ve been in the investing game for a while, you’ve probably heard the term dog used to describe under-performing investments. But let’s be real—dogs … Read more
It’s early January and I’m seeing a blitz of commercials promoting low fee investing services. The timing of these ads is no coincidence as people are fresh into New Year’s Resolutions and wanting to ensure a better future. So is all this hype about reducing investing fees really true? Do those higher fees make a … Read more
