Regular followers may recall that my last 3 posts examined the war in Iran & the intense upward pressure it’s placing on global oil prices & market risk. One reader response stood out as especially insightful. You can read it @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb⛽⚠️
In this, Part III of my War & Oil commentary, I outlined my investment recommendations for navigating this period of uncertainty. Find out what they are @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🌍 📉 ⛽ ⚠️
In my previous post, I noted that the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East could have lasting economic ripples.
Read Part II of my analysis @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🌍 📉 ⛽ ⚠️
From an economic perspective, the main concern stemming from the high stakes war between Iran & the US–Israeli coalition is the long-range inflationary effect of this conflict. Read Part I of my analysis @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🌍 📉 ⛽ ⚠️
I recently ran a poll asking, “What’s shaping your current view of stock markets the most?” Perhaps unsurprisingly, geopolitical risk received the largest share of votes. Read my analysis @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🌍⚠️📈📉
Utilities are one of my go-to positions in times of geopolitical instability. One stock I like is Canadian Utilities (TSX: CU, OTC: CDUAF). Learn more @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🎢🛡️🔒
If you’re nervous about the war in Iran (and who isn’t?), you can reduce the risk in your portfolio by adding low volatility stocks to your mix. Utilities are one of my go-to positions in times like this. Learn more @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🎢 🛡️🔒
📅#ThisDayInTechHistory
On this day in 1995, the first item was purchased on Amazon. Believe it or not, it was a book on artificial intelligence. Read more @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📚💻🛒🌐
#BackToTheFuture
Subscribers to my newsletters are encouraged to share their own commentary & questions. I recently received some thoughts on Nutrien. Find out what was said @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb📝
In my last post, I said I’d share several holdings in my RRIF portfolio, along with comments on how they’ve performed since my last review in August. Find out what they are @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈💰
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I’ve heard people say that a RRIF is simply an extension of an RRSP. Not true! Learn about the differences @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈💰
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One of the more intriguing observations involving Major League Baseball & stock markets is that long-term trends in the sport often rise & fall in ways that mirror market performance. Learn more @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈⚾📉
The world’s fertilizer supplies are among the casualties of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, making Canada an attractive alternative. Our major domestic producer is Nutrien, which we recommended in 2020. Read my update @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈🪴
❓#DidYouKnow
The Toronto Stock Exchange has a robust track record of “firsts” & early adoption e.g. it was the first exchange in the world to list an ETF. Read more firsts @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb
⚠️March is Fraud Prevention Month
FAIR Canada provides an extensive guide on avoiding investment fraud, with detailed tips beyond basic red flags. You can read what they are @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb🛡️
#FPM2026
In my last post, I promised to provide investors with a roadmap to help navigate these challenging times. Discover my multi-step strategy for smart positioning @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb💡
At first, investors didn’t seem to be very concerned about the sudden outbreak of a major war in the Middle East. That quickly changed. Read my commentary @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb
Mar. 8, ‘95. Baring Brothers, a merchant bank founded in 1763, collapses under the weight of $1.4 billion in trading losses. A single rogue trader, Nick Leeson, brings down one of the oldest names in British finance. Read more @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb
I’m pleased to welcome Rudy Luukko, a highly respected investing journalist & editor, to the Building Wealth team. Rudy will be sharing his investing advice, starting with his top pick ➡️ iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ETF 📈
Are you looking for investment gains you can rely on? My newsletters, backed by contributing editors with more than 150 yrs of combined experience & an enviable track record of success, provide subscribers with winning investing advice. Learn more @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈
So far, ‘26 hasn’t been kind to Bitcoin. It’s fallen sharply, down about 25% YTD as of late Feb. This marks a reversal from the highs of more than US$126,000 last fall. Read my commentary @ zvbit.ly/3njE8Qb 🪙 📉 ⚠️
AI can now predict 71 percent of mutual fund trades. A new Harvard-led study shows machines have cracked the code on active managers' playbooks. Read more @ zvbit.ly/3njE8Qb 🤖
In my previous post, I promised to review 2 high-performing picks from my RRSP model portfolio – 1 ETF & 1 stock. Read what I had to say about them @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈
We used to have five seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter & RRSP. Jan & Feb were flooded with deadline ads. Today, RRSP season is only a shadow of what it once was. Read my commentary @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb💰📈
Every time Team Canada’s men’s hockey team strikes gold at the Olympics, our main stock index seems to catch the same winning momentum. It’s a quirky pattern that investors notice every four years. Read about it @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🥇🏒📈
Over the yrs, I’ve likely received thousands of questions from my newsletter subscribers & I do my best to answer every single one. If you’d like to connect, consider subscribing to access this valuable benefit. Learn more @ buildingwealth.ca 📬
In my previous post, I noted that the technology bubble hasn’t really popped. It’s just slowly losing air. I then promised to provide an update on Alphabet, Google's multinational holding company. Read what I had to say @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈
The technology bubble hasn’t really popped. It’s just slowly losing air. You can read my commentary on the #LeakyBubble @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb ⚙️🫧📈
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The technology bubble hasn’t really popped. It’s just slowly losing air. You can read my commentary on the #LeakyBubble @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb ⚙️🫧📈
#BuildingWealth
For the first time since ‘96, foreign central banks now hold more gold than US Treasuries in their official reserves, marking a historic shift in how countries safeguard their financial reserves. Read what this means for the US @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb