In an effort to continue our due diligence and dig deeper into the holdings we use in client portfolios; we actually like to get to know the high quality companies we invest assets in for our clients. We scrutinize the investments that the asset managers select in the investment pools, ensuring our interests are… Read more »
General News
2016 Federal Budget
By: Jamie Golombek, CPA,CA,CFP,CLU,TEP| March 22,2016 Reposted with permission Renaissance Investments The March 22, 2016 federal budget (“Budget 2016”) included a number of tax measures that will impact Canadian taxpayers. This report, which was prepared from within the budget lock-up in Ottawa, will focus on the tax measures that are of most interest to individuals… Read more »
New mortgage rules kick in as Ottawa looks to cool Toronto, Vancouver markets
Homebuyers must now put at least 10% down on the portion of a home that costs more than $500,000 By Alexandra Posadzki | February 16, 2016 07:30 Source: The Canadian Press -Investment Executive Canadians looking to buy homes between $500,000 and $1 million will have to put down larger down payments as new federal rules… Read more »
House Over $500,000? New Downpayment rules in February
Reprinted with permission: Hein Moes Mortgage Consultant 250.480.0646 website: http://www.heinmoesmortgages.com/ – Invis Canada’s Mortgage Experts On February 15, 2016, minimum downpayment rules are changing in Canada – for homes worth more than $500,000. The change is straightforward: for any portion of the house price over $500,000, buyers will need to provide 10% downpayment for… Read more »
Spotlight on Business – Nest eggs endure at Hatch & Muir
The following post is courtesy of Brian Kieran at www.betterthan50.com More than 75 per cent of Hatch & Muir clients are 55 and older. Senior partner Robin Muir, a 30-year financial management veteran, says there’s a reason for that. “These folks know we’re going to be there for them with continuity and a personalized approach to managing their… Read more »
Ten Great Reasons to use a Mortgage Broker
Courtesy of Hein Moes, Mortgage Consultant, Invis For many Canadians, mortgage payments are their single biggest expense. Yet most don’t comparison shop to ensure they’re getting the best mortgage rate and terms available, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars over their mortgage years. Don’t make the same mistake! Here are 10 reasons why… Read more »
A Small Company with Big Ideas
Re-posted with permission – Winnipeg Free Press, Value Partners Investments When Value Partners Investments (VPI) opened for business nearly 10 years ago, it didn’t have a single client or any revenue — but it did have some big ideas. Today, the Winnipeg-based investment company manages about $1.6 billion in assets for investors and has positioned itself… Read more »
Dividend History Charts
Reposted with permission from Value Partners Investments Although stock prices may vary due to external factors beyond the control of management, excellent quality companies continue to reward their shareholders with increased dividends and long term capital appreciation. These charts, from Value Partners, illustrate the historical stock appreciation and dividend increases over the last 10 years… Read more »
Opportunities in Volatility
Reprinted with permission from Value Partners Investments We believe it is indisputable that the most certain way to build wealth is through ownership of great businesses acquired at a conservative estimate of their intrinsic value. The wealthiest people in every country and every community are living proof of that truth. Our job is to act… Read more »
Equity Markets Take on a More Positive Tone
Report prepared by Chris Blake, CFA Posted with permission TD Wealth After six consecutive days of trading down and losing a total of 10.7% off the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), 11.2% off the S&P 500 Index (S&P 500), and 8.6% off the S&P/TSX Composite Index (S&P/TSX), markets were firmly in the green at the… Read more »