I have always wanted to experience Thanksgiving in the United States. The aspect that most appeals to me is not the feast, which is no surprise since I am not much of a foodie. Instead, I am most drawn to the “feeling” around Thanksgiving. As an outsider looking in, the “event” exudes positive vibes and feelings of gratitude. So, with another Thanksgiving behind us, I thought it would be a great time to reflect on how gratitude can impact your financial mindset. Studies show that cultivating an attitude of gratitude can improve your investment decisions and overall financial success. While it might not seem like an obvious investment strategy...
Investing in a low interest rate environment can be very challenging. Investors are actively seeking new types of instruments to place their hard earned life savings. They will sometimes overlook many obvious risks just for the sake of earning high returns and it turns out that there are...
Mar 11, 2017
Bonds – High Yield vs. Investment Grade
Global bonds are a very popular choice of investment for local investors seeking fixed income options and are a good alternative to the stock market. These bonds are primarily issued by governments and corporations as a means of borrowing funds...
Feb 19, 2017
June 23, 2016, will be forever etched in our memories as the day England chose to leave the European Union(EU). It was a move that sent shockwaves across markets all over the world. Earlier that same day, the market predicted that they would remain in the EU, and stocks, commodities and...
Jul 06, 2016
This week we will be examining some calendar effects and myths concerning investments. Many of them can be traced back to over a hundred years ago, and there are several camps of investors who either believe wholeheartedly in these effects or dismiss them all together. It is important to...
May 29, 2016
When you hear the term “junk bonds” you might be inclined to think that they are worthless; but don't let the term fool you or scare you away from these securities. Despite their name, junk bonds can be valuable investments for informed investors and may actually have a place in your...
Mar 18, 2016
This week, over 900 investment professionals gathered in Hollywood Florida for the largest ETF conference on record. During their coverage of the event, CNBC shone a particularly interesting light on the ETF industry. According to the report, the total asset size of the ETF industry...
Oct 02, 2011
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