Can Experts Predict The Stock Market’s Direction?
It makes sense that the world’s fastest growing economies produce the best stock returns. But what “makes sense” doesn’t always align with reality. Consider…
Why Millionaire Teacher Had $370,000 in Berkshire Hathaway Stock
#Andrew's MoneyWhy did I once hold $370,000 USD in Berkshire Hathaway stock? I explain why, for The Globe and Mail here [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/…
Revisiting Fundamental Index Funds
#InvestingI have a weakness for fundamental indexes. No, I don’t own any…at least not yet. But philosophically, I agree with their premise. Recently, I…
Vanguard Canada Adds Five New Funds To The Mix
#InvestingVanguard Canada offers five new exchange traded funds to the Toronto Stock Exchange. As I’ve said here in the Globe and Mail, they’re definitely…
The Permanent Portfolio That Defies Speculation
#InvestingHere’s an investment strategy that always looks foolish, regardless of market conditions. But ironically, it has always worked. I wrote this article for the Globe…
Why The Baby Boomers' Children Should Hope For Falling Stock Prices
#Mindset #InvestingWomen aspiring to run the Boston marathon train to meet a qualifying standard. Before 1972, they had to do so much more. Barred from entering, they…
With U.S. Stocks On A Tear, Our Index Investor Finally Makes A Trade
#InvestingThis might sound crazy, but I don’t want to see my indexes rise in value. MyVanguard U.S. stock market index [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/…
Royal Skandia...On The List of Legal Corruption?
#Advisors #Expat InvestingThe stories of heartache continue rolling in from investors feeling duped by groups like Friends Provident, Zurich International and Generali Vision. But it wouldn’t be…
When Money Meets Misery
#Lifestyle #MindsetIs the world’s richest country really the most miserable? My latest AssetBuilder article may have compelling proof [http://assetbuilder.com/andrew_hallam/when_money_meets_…
Index Funds...With Less of a Temper?
#InvestingIs there a new type of index fund that’s actually less temperamental? I tackle this question for The Globe and Mail [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/…