Alain Guillot

Life, Leadership, and Money Matters

  • Wealth Creation: Why Prosperity Is the Real Mystery

    Wealth Creation: Why Prosperity Is the Real Mystery

    Discover why wealth creation—not poverty—is the real economic mystery. Learn what drives prosperity and why it matters for everyone.

  • Your Best Investment Could Become a Huge Tax Problem

    Your Best Investment Could Become a Huge Tax Problem

    Learn how to reduce capital gains tax after years of owning your favorite ETF, with strategies for American and Canadian long-term investors.

  • Stock Market Recap — July 13–17, 2026

    Stock Market Recap — July 13–17, 2026

    U.S. stocks ended the week lower as encouraging inflation data and strong bank earnings were overshadowed by rising oil prices and a sharp reversal in semiconductor and AI-related stocks. For the week: The Nasdaq suffered the largest decline because the week’s selling was concentrated in technology and chip stocks. The…

  • Stock Market Recap — July 17, 2026

    Stock Market Recap — July 17, 2026

    📊 Alain’s Holdings — July 17, 2026 Symbol Name Price Change Change % VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF 683.17 -6.97 -1.01% QQQ Invesco QQQ Trust 795.33 +89.39 +12.66% XIU.TO iShares S&P/TSX 60 ETF 52.83 -0.15 -0.28% Wall Street ended the week on a cautious note as another sharp selloff in…

  • Investing in Infrastructure: A Real Estate Advantage

    Investing in Infrastructure: A Real Estate Advantage

    When evaluating real estate opportunities, savvy investors look beyond the four walls of a building. They assess the foundational network that supports it: the local and regional infrastructure. The quality of roads, public transit, utilities, and digital networks is not merely a convenience; it is a powerful determinant of a…

  • How Landscaping Businesses Can Grow with Digital Marketing

    How Landscaping Businesses Can Grow with Digital Marketing

    For landscaping business owners, your work pretty much speaks for itself. A perfectly kept lawn, a stunning stone patio, or a lively garden bed are your best ads. For a long time, getting jobs just through word-of-mouth and lawn signs was enough. While those methods still matter, relying only on…