U.S. President Trump’s tariff announcement has ushered in a historic escalation of U.S. trade protectionism. (1)
In his Q1 2025 update, IPC’s VP of Portfolio Strategy and CIO Paul Punzo notes that the first quarter of 2025 saw significant market turbulence due to escalating U.S. trade tensions.
Investors have a short memory when it comes to extreme market volatility.
In the following video, Blair Setford notes that after a strong year for equities in 2024, the first quarter of 2025 has disappointed investors.
In the following video, Blair Setford notes that after a strong year for equities in 2024, the first quarter of 2025 has disappointed investors.
Over the past few weeks, U.S. stocks, as measured by the S&P 500, have experienced a correction—defined as a 10% fall in prices from their peak.
The recent imposition of U.S. tariffs on Canada has fuelled a surge in Canadian nationalism. In recent weeks, investors have increasingly asked, "How much of my portfolio is in U.S. equities?"
Does the current volatility in the markets have you second guessing your investment strategy?
In this timely article, we remind investors that historically, market volatility is a constant and that short-term pain is the price we pay for the potential long-term gains that the markets can eventually deliver.
The key to long-term financial success is patience. Staying invested and allowing your assets to compound over time will be critical to building and preserving wealth. While trade disputes and market fluctuations may create short-term noise, history has shown that a disciplined approach to investing remains the best strategy.
Gain a better understanding of Canada’s government sponsored plans for supporting home ownership with our infographic.
When it comes to planning your estate, there are some decisions you’ll want to consider well in advance. This blog will help prime you for one of the most important decisions you can make when you’re planning an estate: how to choose an executor.
Estate planning is a formalized plan which specifies details regarding the management and transfer of your estate in the event of your incapacitation or death.
Many parents are concerned with the issue of “affluenza.” The concern is that a child who receives great wealth with ease may also inherit a lack of drive and wander through life with a sense of entitlement.
