Capitalism: A Love Story

I am not a big fan of Moore's work having had enough of his style after seeing "Roger And Me" twenty years ago. But I knew I would have to talk about the movie given my take on capitalism so as I learned as a Boy Scout in Troop One I wanted to be prepared. Read Article

Investor Know Thyself

Before you make any decisions on where to investment your nest egg ask yourself are you prepared to take on greater risk for potential greater reward. Read Article

Investing In Thanks For Dads

Fathers are the economic engines of our capitalist democracy and on this day they deserve our thanks, respect, and gratitude. Read Article

Lifting The Risk Bar

I have said many times that the only senior who should be invested in stocks is Warren Buffet. Read Article

Negotiate Negotiate Negotiate

I recently had to face a hard dilemma that involved my 6 year old daughter Madeline. Read Article

Tax Free Savings Account Too Good To Pass Up

I know its hard to believe but the Tax Free Savings Accounts that came into being in January are not too good to be true they are too good to be missed! Read Article

Commentary

Creator of Jack’s Lemonade Stand is in Hospital

January 18 2010 – Read Article2 comments

  Hello My Friends, As many of you know I have been a supporter of  the efforts of seven year old Jack Yielding who founded ” Jack’s Lemonade Stand” as a fund raiser for the Sick Kids Hospital. Over the last three years his efforts have raised over $150,000.   Jack is now at Sick Kids undergoing a series

One roof at a time

November 13 2009 – Read Article1 comment

I wanted to share this story with you. I have been tracking it for a year and it looks like some interesting progress has been made on solar shingles for homes. "We're looking at this one product that could generate $5 billion in revenue by 2015 and $10 billion by 2020."

The meaning of public

November 12 2009 – Read Article13 comments

Today I had the unique experience of having a very large, older, former resident of the UK, get in my grill about my having a conversation on my cell phone at a local McDonald's in Oakville. The chimp in question interrupted my call to a dear friend in NYC to tell me to stop talking...

Best Lecturer Nomination

October 7 2009 – Read ArticleAdd a comment

TVO’s Best Lecturer Competition, now in its fifth year, plays an important role in showcasing the province’s great educators. A nomination is a testament to the impact professors have on their students, and their passion for teaching.

Capitalism: A Love Story

September 30 2009 – Read Article1 comment

I am not a big fan of Moore's work having had enough of his style after seeing "Roger And Me" twenty years ago. But I knew I would have to talk about the movie given my take on capitalism so as I learned as a Boy Scout in Troop One I wanted to be prepared.

Latest Research

Range bound trade with a dividend

Mar 12 2010 – Read ArticleAdd a comment

Given the support at $12.00 and the 6.1% dividend yield it looks like a trade between $12.00 and $14.00 with an dividend kicker.

Man of action generates a thirty bagger

Mar 10 2010 – Read ArticleAdd a comment

At this point the advance seems to be flattening out after taking off from the $0.02 range to approaching $0.60 since October of 2009. It wouldn't be prudent to expect a thirty bagger every four months.

The bigger the base the better the case

Mar 8 2010 – Read Article1 comment

According to seasonality expert Brooke Thackray the period of seasonal strength for gold is mid July through the beginning of October suggesting that you could be well served to put GLW on your watch list in anticipation of a move later in the year.

Reader Response

    Re: Creator of Jack’s Lemonade Stand is in Hospital

    by Sharon Vanderven - March 6, 2010 - Read - Reply

    Hello:this is just a small note to send to jack from my Boys Adam and josh who actually had their first lemonade stand for sickkids last summer.We sold lemonade at our yard sale and made 230.00 we live in Oshawa and we want to make an event bigger than ever,You influenced us in your fundraiseing and courage you go through every day.Josh...

    Re: Citigroup off the highs

    by Raj - February 26, 2010 - Read - Reply

    Thank you for the prompt response. It’s great to read your thoughts on Citigroup. It is an interesting study for me comparing it to Bank of America (BAC). The website is looking great. I hope you keep adding more tools and Investing101s to help us all better understand the “Art of Trading”. Enjoy the Olympics…

Poll Question

Anticipating a bottom on TM

Feb 21 2010 – Read ArticleAdd a comment

When I look at a chart like this I have to admit that they are not my favorite. The stock isn't going up, its trading below its 50 and 200 day moving averages and the uptrend is broken.


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Economics

How Low And How Long Can It Go?

Jan 19, 2009 – Read Article

I think that your variable rate call on your mortgage is good for the one year period you asked about. But keep in mind that the trend is your friend till it ends!

Consumer

Profits at anchor

Mar 1, 2010 – Read Article

Until there is mounting evidence that the consumer has the confidence needed to go out an buy apleasure craft and that operators are willing to spruce up their facilities, investors may have to live off the seven bagger BC has already brought to the party.

Financial Services

Citigroup off the highs

Feb 26, 2010 – Read Article

Another factor to consider is that according to investment seasonality expert Brooke Thackray the period of strength for financials runs from mid January to mid April.

Education

The Mark Is In Play

Apr 24, 2009 – Read Article

The bulk of the resources we spend as a society for law enforcement is spent chasing the same bad actors day in and day out.

Investment Strategies

The clock never stops

Feb 19, 2010 – Read Article

One advantage of a warrant is that they offer investors leverage. You can own the right to purchase a share at a fraction of the cost of actually buying it.

Technology

Range bound trade with a dividend

Mar 12, 2010 – Read Article

Given the support at $12.00 and the 6.1% dividend yield it looks like a trade between $12.00 and $14.00 with an dividend kicker.

Taxes

Flow Through Shares

May 6, 2009 – Read Article

After the RRSP, flow through shares are the last bastion of tax avoidance in Canada. They are part of the tax code and as long as the company issuing them is in compliance with the statutes you will not have to fight a rear guard action with CCRA.

Life

Learn, baby learn, so you can earn, baby earn

Nov 18, 2009 – Read Article

Knowledge is power in the captial markets so be prepared to struggle with new ideas and concepts until you have gained some mastery over the data. Investment research can become an all consuming passion, but make sure that it doesn’t lead to analysis paralysis.

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