Month: June 2017

  • My ideal portfolio: 1/3 Canada, 1/3 US, 1/3 International. No bonds.

    Risk Tolerance Big disclaimer. This is my personal view of the financial world. This portfolio is ideal for someone with a VERY high-risk tolerance. It has happened during the past few years that  I have shared my portfolio with people who don’t have the same risk tolerance and then start calling me when the market…

  • Why investing in gold is a dumb idea

    Ever since I have been interested in finance, I have met people who predict the end of the monetary system as we know it. In such a horrific scenario, gold would be the only valid currency. I believe, if the world ever came to that scenario, the things of real value would be guns, ammo,…

  • When to buy individual stocks

    When should we buy individual stocks? Last! Many investors feel lured by the magic of the stock market. They hear about amazing IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) and they hear stories such as: ” If you would have invested in (Insert company name) 5 years ago, you would have been a godzillionaire by now.” Others feel…