6 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING GOLD
Investing in Physical Gold – Six Questions by Michael Levy Not all investors treat real gold bullion the same way I do. As an equity investor, I buy gold for…
INVESTING IN SPORTS – WINNERS & LOSERS
Wanna Play in the Big Leagues? What sports fan wouldn’t want to play the host in the owner’s box, rubbing elbows with the legendary heroes of our youth, and being…
Put your Money Where your Mouth Is
Everybody’s got to eat, right? Maybe investing some of your portfolio into food related companies can earn returns. Here are five companies – a mixed grocery bag – you can…
Limited Partnerships
Owning Rental Properties without the Hassle of being a Landlord by Brandon Larson In Canada there are three forms of partnerships, each has its own uniqueness and subtleties. The first…
Know the Warning Signs of Investment Fraud
by Patricia Bowles Anyone who has had read a newspaper in the last year knows that today’s shaky economic climate continues to worry individual investors, corporations and governments. Worry is…
Understanding Options and Warrants
Options are versatile derivative financial instruments that have a long history dating back to ancient Greece and Rome. They are called derivatives because their price/value is dependent upon or derived…
Social Investing
by Tyler Bollhorn 900 million people use Facebook. That means there are at least 900 million people on our planet with an awareness of the Facebook name and brand. It…
Offshore Financial Centres
Tax Evasion or Prudent Tax Planning? By Brandon Larson There is a constant debate raging among law makers regarding the current corporate and personal tax rates and whether or not…
Exchange Traded Funds
Exploding Popularity Leads to New Funds by Brandon Larson The first Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in North America was created in Canada by the Toronto Stock Exchange and launched in…
Find an Advisor with your Financial Interests in Mind
by Brandon Larson As important as it is to ensure that any investment is the right fit for you, it is equally important to ensure that you find a financial…