Long live Adam Smith
October 21, 2013
Long live Adam Smith First things first: let’s take a long-term view of the stock market represented by the S&P 500 in this case. (We
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Every three months, the partners and portfolio managers collaborate on a summary of the state of the economic world as it pertains to your portfolio and our approach. Below, you will find links to our archives.
Long live Adam Smith First things first: let’s take a long-term view of the stock market represented by the S&P 500 in this case. (We
Volatility: a long time friend Looking at financial markets over the first 6 months of the year, so far, we can definitely call 2013 the
What is an investment? … A refresher course. The first quarter of 2013 was fairly spectacular for the U.S. (up 11%), Switzerland (up 10%) and
Wisdom from legendary investors The year 2012 was a good year for everybody and an exceptional one for Germany (up 31.4% in USD terms). The
Investing beyond the crises Fiscal cliff, hyperinflation, recession, implosion of the European Union, breakup of the Euro, the Asians will stop buying the US dollar,
Real Estate, Stocks and Bonds… If one avoided all the news pertaining to the European situation, more specifically, how ineptly politicians are dealing with it,
Conventional wisdom, or is it? As you must have read in every newspaper, the first quarter of 2012 was spectacular for worldwide stock markets. The
Municipal bonds help finance the infrastructure and development of the city or township they are issued. In Quebec, municipal bonds can be a particularly attractive
Most people think investing is all about choosing the right stocks or bonds. In reality, a big part of investing wisely also has to do
Traditional assessments of wealth tend to measure a person’s financial capital, by tallying up assets like property, investments, and savings. However, these assessments often overlook
The allure of active trading – often glamorized through stories of substantial short-term wins – hides a less-frequently-told tale of increased risk and diminished returns.