Perspective on a Trump Government
After last night’s US election result, everyone is asking why Trump won and what this means for the US and the world. I have been reading about this all day and came across this insightful perspective from a particularly intelligent fund manager: “Last night’s...
The One Gigantic Mistake You (and Your Advisor) Keep Making
You review your investments and notice that one is not doing well. You sell and buy a different investment that has been doing well for a few years. You heard favourable news in the media, internet or from your advisor related to the new investment. That’s it!...
Can you be confident in the stock market?
Which is true? The stock market is a gamble. It is a decent investment, but it may or may not make money for you. The stock market is a reliable long term investment. It should be the core of your long term investments. Can you be confident in the stock market? Most...
Are you too focused on Risk Reduction vs. Growth?
A few years ago, we held a client event that highlighted the difference between how different types of investors think. I had invited my favourite Hedge Fund Manager and my favourite Growth Fund Manager. It was the contrast in their thinking that I found fascinating....
Are you “Smart Money” or “Dumb Money”?
Amateur investors often look down on professional fund managers thinking they are not worth their fees. Meanwhile, professional fund managers tend to think of amateur investors as “dumb money”. What is “dumb money”? It is investors that invest when the markets are...
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My name is Ed Rempel and I am the main Wise Guy on this site. I am a financial blogger with a ton of real life financial planning experience. I am passionate about writing and driven to share my insights.
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