Bryan Borzykowski

Looking for a safe haven? Cash isn’t it

Online only, 28/10/2019 / Comments (0)

It’s natural for people to want to move their stocks into cash during uncertain times. But while it’s easy to sell when stocks go awry, it’s much harder to know when to get back in.

30-year amortizations won’t cause an economic meltdown

Online only, 08/10/2019 / Comments (0)

The Conservatives’ pre-election promise to increase the amortization period for first-time home buyers has caught fire—for the wrong reasons.

Understanding the chatter around negative interest rates

Online only, 20/09/2019 / Comments (0)

It’s hard enough to understand how regular interest rates work, so no one will blame you if negative rates make your head spin. To help make sense of things, we’ve put together this primer. 

Why this recession may not look like the last one 

Online only, 06/09/2019 / Comments (0)

The 2008 downturn saw a scary 50% stock selloff and scores of job losses. But one economist says whatever comes next will be ”massively different.”

Why small markets can see outsized returns

Online only, 15/08/2019 / Comments (0)

Jamaica, the Ukraine and others have outperformed Canada’s market by a wide margin. While it may be tempting to buy in, it’s best to be careful. 

3 ways a U.S. rate cut might impact Canadian investors 

Online only, 19/07/2019 / Comments (0)

We’re already seeing some of the effects, even before it’s happened: the loonie is rising and equities are up.

Beyond the hype: Should you invest in Beyond Meat?

Online only, 27/06/2019 / Comments (0)

Shares have jumped 144% since the company’s IPO, and it’s bringing in revenue—but Q1 losses were also up.

An investor’s guide to AI

Online only, 04/06/2019 / Comments (0)

Just about everyone’s talking about artificial intelligence—and portfolio manager Jonathan Curtis sees two ways to take advantage of this sector’s growth.

Are you a masochist for investing in Tesla?

Online only, 10/05/2019 / Comments (0)

Where Elon Musk goes, controversy follows. So why would anyone want to put money in the business?

Brexit: a value play or value trap?

Online only, 15/04/2019 / Comments (0)

The U.K. is a mess. That may be good for investors.

Why are stock markets rising?

Online only, 08/04/2019 / Comments (0)

The market’s almost complete reversal in Q1 is also a bit unsettling—because not much else has changed.

Investors getting burned by falling rates

Online only, 01/04/2019 / Comments (0)

Interest rate sensitive sectors continue doing well.

Why the $35,000 RRSP Home Buyers’ Plan won’t be much help

Online only, 25/03/2019 / Comments (0)

Most young Canadians aren’t using RRSPs.

Federal budget 2019: Likely some goodies for investors

Online only, 18/03/2019 / Comments (0)

Expect a consumer-friendly budget on Tuesday.

Why Canada needs open banking

Online only, 11/03/2019 / Comments (0)

Open banking would increase financial sector competition, resulting in better products for consumers.