A cure for Potato performance anxiety
If indexing works so well, why did the Global Couch Potato return just 4%
a year over the past decade?
Dan Bortolotti
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Beat the market without even trying
New research shows that actively managed ETFs don’t beat the market, but passive ETFs can.
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Cross-border shopping for ETFs
The best bargains in the U.S. aren’t at the gas stations or outlet malls, but on the stock exchanges.
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Busting the couch potato myths
Index investing works, but not necessarily the way you think. Here’s what budding Potatoes need to know .
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Dividend downer
The dividend gross-up can mean an OAS clawback.
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What’s on your potato?
Some Couch Potato portfolios have three funds, and some have 13. What’s the right number of asset classes for you?
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The smart way to save for school
With a Couch Potato RESP, you’ll get low-fee growth, and free money from the government. I call it ‘taters for tots’.
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Index investing: Easy street
Part three of our “Six Winning Strategies to Build Your Wealth” series:
Want a low-cost investing strategy that beats most professional managers? Harness the humble power of the Couch Potato. -
Mutual funds: In good hands
Part two of our “Six Winning Strategies to Build Your Wealth” series:
You can get great long-term results with mutual funds—you just have to keep it simple and watch the fees. -
Fixed income: Safe and sound
Part one of our “Six Winning Strategies to Build Your Wealth” series:
No stomach for stocks? A smart fixed-income strategy can help you achieve your financial goals with a minimum of risk
