Putting Canadian Mutual Funds To The Test
#Advisors #InvestingThomas Edison was dubbed a wizard when he created the electric light bulb. The Wright Brothers became American icons when they flew the first airplane. But…
My Wish List For New Canadian Indexing Products
#InvestingWhile Christmas has come and gone, I hope Canadians will have a few more indexing options in 2014. Here’s my wish list, published in the…
Like F1 Race Cars, High Dividend Yielding Indexes Have Evolved
#InvestingHigh dividend yielding indexes can be much better than trying to pick your own dividend paying stocks. I discuss this for the Globe and Mail: Read…
Willpower Trumps IQ And Social Status In The Quest For Wealth
#Mindset #InvestingWillpower is a greater indicator of financial success than IQ or social status. And becoming “tougher” in one area can have benefits in others: Read My…
Why You Probably Shouldn't Invest In Google
#InvestingIf you’re considering investing in Google, you would have higher statistical odds of beating this snazzy stock with a randomly selected company off the New…
How I Failed A Hedge Fund Manager
#Children #Investing #AdvisorsMany of my graduating high school students eventually land careers in finance. That’s where the money is. I live in Singapore, one of the world’…
Can You Really Beat The Market From Your Laptop?
#InvestingMy Globe and Mail Strategy Lab colleagues, Norm Rothery, John Heinlz and Chris Umiastowski are probably putting together the best stock picking run that has ever…
High School Personal Finance Student Produces Amazing Real Estate Project
#Children #Mindset #InvestingAllow me to introduce Michaela Santillo, a 16-year old student at Singapore American School. Articulate, and with incredible organizational skills, she presented a project in front…
High School Investing Student Reveals How Plumbers Could Grow Richer Than Doctors
#Mindset #Lifestyle #InvestingOne of my personal finance students, Lane Peeler, downloaded a screencast on youtube showing how a plumber could end up far wealthier than a doctor. It…
Are We Afraid of China Or Is China Afraid Of Us?
#Investing #LifestyleMany people fear China’s capacity to economically take over the world. But I see things differently. Instead, China represent a few billion future customers for…