Derek Dedman
juillet 15, 2024
Publié par Richard Coffin à juillet 15, 2024
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Stocks saw mixed results in the first half, with indices surging in the US on the back of a handful of AI-focused heavy weights while only rising modestly elsewhere. 10-year yields meanwhile rose marginally despite Canada carrying out its first rate cut in June and more expected to come, with […]
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avril 8, 2024
Publié par Richard Coffin à avril 8, 2024
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Stocks have had a strong start to the year despite persistent concerns around inflation, which continues to sit above targets. Central bankers maintain that rate cuts are coming, but markets have nonetheless pushed 10-year yields higher as investors reset expectations around the future stimulus, with the uncertainty likewise bring gold […]
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juillet 14, 2023
Publié par Richard Coffin à juillet 14, 2023
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Stocks continued their strong recovery in the second quarter, thanks to a rally in tech (tied to generative AI) and lower inflation rates in Canada and the US. Still, with bond yields roughly flat and central bankers guiding for further hikes, recession fears remain high, something that has dragged down […]
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avril 4, 2023
Publié par Richard Coffin à avril 4, 2023
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Stocks saw a hearty rebound in the first quarter, in part thanks to easing inflation and speculation around a potential pausing, if not reversal, of rate hikes in the US (Canada has already paused its contractionary policy). Long-term bond yields in both countries have come down as a result. Recession […]
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janvier 13, 2023
Publié par Richard Coffin à janvier 13, 2023
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2022 was a brutal year for stocks, thanks to surging inflation and the resulting contractionary policies from central banks. Concerns of a recession have caused the US dollar to appreciate against the Loonie, while oil prices have moderated from their early-year highs, despite the invasion of Ukraine still hampering global […]
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mai 9, 2022
Publié par Richard Coffin à mai 9, 2022
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If you have been keeping an eye on the equity markets lately, then you are painfully aware that so far, 2022 has been a bumpy ride for stocks. Positions that felt untouchable during the pandemic have seen a material downward correction, and while Canadian markets have only seen a moderate […]
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avril 5, 2022
Publié par Richard Coffin à avril 5, 2022
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On February 24th, Russia invaded Ukraine, kicking off what’s been deemed the worst humanitarian crisis in Europe since the second World War. Oil, gold, and many other commodities spiked in price as investors anticipated supply chain disruptions, with Russia and Ukraine’s key role in a number of markets. At the […]
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février 24, 2022
Publié par Richard Coffin à février 24, 2022
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After weeks of warnings from the US about Russia’s intentions to invade Ukraine, it appears America’s fear has become reality. Having already declared the independence of separatist regions in Eastern Ukraine, a move largely condemned by the global community, shelling has now been reported in Kyiv and locations throughout the […]
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novembre 20, 2017
Publié par Derek Dedman à novembre 20, 2017
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A Checklist for Trusting Management (GuruFocus). Great companies come in different shapes and sizes, with varying strengths and capabilities, but something that stands out as an absolute must across all sectors and industries is a responsible and proactive management team. The actions of those at the top will determine whether […]
novembre 3, 2017
Publié par Derek Dedman à novembre 3, 2017
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Equities have continued to shine this year. Given stock-market-momentum, it’s likely a good time for many investors to rebalance their portfolios. Rebalancing is the action of adjusting a portfolio’s asset class allocations from its current weightings–determined by market forces–back to the policy’s optimal weights. In this blog we briefly explain […]
octobre 6, 2017
Publié par Derek Dedman à octobre 6, 2017
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Canadian stocks and gold prices both rose in the third quarter of 2017. U.S. stocks were up, though the majority of the gains were lost due to the loonie’s strength this quarter. Long-term bond yields diverged, rising in Canada while relatively flat in the U.S. The price of oil recovered […]
septembre 14, 2017
Publié par Derek Dedman à septembre 14, 2017
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Short-Term Noise and Long–Term Investing: An example of why long-term investing is harder than it sounds (GuruFocus). One of the most difficult tasks faced by investors is maintaining conviction with a company in the face of short-term, negative price action. Quite often, it is the noise of a stock’s recent […]