What the US Debt Downgrade Means for Stock and Bond Markets It’s been in the news recently that one of the three major independent organizations that evaluate creditworthiness in the US downgraded the rating from…
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Why You Shouldn’t Care About Technical Analysis I 171
Why You Shouldn’t Care About Technical Analysis There seems to be a growing number of young people who are interested in technical analysis by following social media videos without a fundamental grounding. In this week’s…
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The Yield Curve is Inverted… Should We Sell Stocks? | Ep 161
The Yield Curve is Inverted… Should We Sell Stocks? An inverted yield curve is an indicator of the possibility of a future recession, and also creates implications for investors and market participants. Currently, the U.S….
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Have Stocks Already Hit Bottom? | Ep 153
Stocks and bonds have had a terrible time this year, and many wonder if the worst is over or if the next 12 months will bring more hardship. However, although the economy faces challenges, there…
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No, the 60/40 Portfolio is Not Dead | Ep 149
Recently we’ve seen quite a few headlines that suggest that the concept of the 60/40 portfolio has run its course. However, a fair amount of pushback is caused by people adopting this concept for the…
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Here’s What Happened During the Meme Stock Rally of 2021 | Ep 146
You may recall that at the beginning of 2021, the stock prices of AMC and GameStop skyrocketed. There were numerous news articles about people driving up the prices of companies that were not otherwise exceptionally…
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Should You Adjust Your Bond Holdings Since Interest Rates Are Rising? | Ep 127
If you’ve been paying attention to the financial markets lately, you’ve probably noticed that interest rates have been increasing, resulting in a decrease in bond prices. Other recent developments, such as Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition…
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How & Why Your Index Funds No Longer Hold Russian Stocks | Ep 121
Russia’s recent invasion of Ukraine and the economic sanctions that were imposed sent shockwaves through the global financial markets. As a result, the Russian Ruble plummeted to a record low, Russian stock markets were shattered,…
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Investing Myths #4 – U.S. Multinationals Provide Enough International Exposure | Ep 89
This week on the podcast, we’re continuing our mini-series dedicated to debunking popular misconceptions around investing by exploring the truth about whether U.S. multinational securities provide enough international exposure for your portfolio. Throughout today’s…
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Whether You Should Care About Stock Splits With Michal Skowronski | Ep 40
Since Apple, Tesla, and a few other companies have recently announced stock splits, we’ve been getting questions about how they affect the position of the investors. Michal Skowronski, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, and the founder…
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