Knowledge Centre
We believe that informed investors make better decisions. When you understand how markets work and how human psychology can get in the way, you are more likely to stick to a long-term plan. Developing the skills and knowledge to make smart and informed decisions helps you become more financially confident and empowered. We share our insights and experience through these articles, research pieces, videos and white papers.
Overconfidence & Mistakes
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- 24 Oct 2019
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Overconfidence is a very serious problem, but you probably think it doesn’t affect you.
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Let Your Guard Down
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- 26 Sep 2019
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Feeling nervous about life’s uncertainties? Consider arming yourself with curiosity.
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Get In Your Lifeboat
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- 24 Sep 2019
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How would you feel if your position in an investment just dropped 20%?
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Your Focus May Be Unfocused
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- 18 Sep 2019
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Much of the financial news discusses stock picking, market timing or trying to select an actively managed mutual fund that will beat the returns of a comparable index fund.
We believe this focus on returns is misplaced. Here’s why.
Don’t get us wrong. Returns are important. But here’s what you may find surprising.
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Empathy not Sympathy
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- 22 Aug 2019
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What do you say, when someone tells you they are depressed or anxious? When someone tells you they lost their job or their mom was diagnosed with cancer? Maybe, say nothing. Definitely, stay present
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Joining the Ride to Conquer Cancer
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- 12 Aug 2019
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The Ride to Conquer Cancer is a 2 day cycling event from Cloverdale to Hope, journeying over 200 km to raise money to benefit the BC Cancer Foundation.
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