Videos
Your Market Minute - November 2024
This month Charles answers questions like:
- How will the new administration's policies affect interest rates?
- Is the new government good for U.S. stocks?
- Has the outlook for bonds changed?
Additional Videos
Your Market Minute - October 2024
This month Charles answers questions like:
- I took money out of the market a couple of years ago when I felt the risk of recession was high. What should I do now?
- Technology is the future, why should we invest in any other sectors?
- How have bonds done in the last couple of years?
Your Market Minute - September 2024
- Do you think the upcoming U.S. election will influence the stock market?
- How long will we have to worry about a potential recession?
- If we have a recession, will bonds protect against stock market volatility?
Your Market Minute - August 2024
This month Charles answers questions like:
- How do you explain the market selloff of August 5, 2024?
- Can you explain the market's reaction to the July US employment numbers?
- Are you worried since the selloff of August 5?
Mid Year Review - Summer 2024
Your Market Minute - June 2024
This month Charles answers questions like:
- What are your thoughts regarding Artificial Intelligence-related investments?
- I read an article saying that the "Magnificent 7" (Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, Tesla) represent more than 30% of the S&P 500. What do you think about this?
- What is your outlook on interest rates?
Your Market Minute - May 2024
This month Charles answers questions like:
- Have you heard of the "sell in May and go away" investment strategy?
- I have over $ 250,000 in unrealized capital gains. Given the latest federal budget, what should I do?
- I own a stock which has dropped considerably. Should I average down?
Your Market Minute - April 2024
This month Charles answers questions like:
- Charles, I am a 45-year-old entrepreneur, I have just finished paying my mortgage and need some help with my investments. How do we get started?
- Given the high probability of a recession, should I put my investment plan on hold?
- The stock markets are so volatile. Will this continue?
Your Market Minute - March 2024
This month Charles answers questions like:
- Why has inflation risen so much in the last few years?
- When do you think the Federal Reserve will begin to lower rates?
- Can the economy do well if the interest rates stay at current levels?
Your Market Minute - February 2024
This month Charles answers questions like:
- How can the stock market do well with the world in geopolitical chaos?
- What is the outlook for 2024, and how are your portfolios aligned for the likely challenges?
- Are the Canadian and U.S. stock markets expensive ?
Year in Review 2023
2023 review and 2024 forecast.
Your Market Minute - December 2023
- Do you think we will avoid a recession?
- How do you prepare for a recession ?
- When do you think interest rates will begin to decline?
Your Market Minute - November 2023
This month Charles answers questions like:
1. With U.S. consumers facing increased debt obligations, will the U.S. credit bubble burst?
2. Is it possible that the Canadian economy falls into a recession while the U.S. avoids one?
3. How should I invest my fixed income?
Your Market Minute - October 2023
This month Charles answers questions like:
1. The Fed has discussed the possibility of leaving rates higher for longer. How do you think this will affect the markets?
2. What do you look for when buying stocks?
3. How do you determine the right asset mix?
Your Market Minute - September 2023
This month Charles answers questions like:
1. Is a portfolio comprised of only large Canadian banks a good portfolio?
2. I sold my portfolio and bought GIC's which are about to mature. What should I do?
3. The central banks have raised their overnight lending rate substantially. What do you see on the horizon?
Your Market Minute - August 2023
This month Charles answers questions like:
- Will there or will there not be a recession in the US?
- I sold some bonds and replaced them with short-term GICs. What do you think of this strategy?
- What should we make of the US long-term credit rating being downgraded?
Mid Year Review - Summer 2023
Your Market Minute - June 2023
This month Charles answers questions like:
- What is the biggest surprise you have seen so far this year?
- Canadian consumers are very indebted. Do you see a severe recession in Canada?
- What is the best performing stock in your portfolios this year?