Justin just got back from South Korea and shares some of his experiences. We talk emerging markets investing in general, and how South Korea is kind of punching above its weight economically and culturally. Toward the end we touch on the upcoming Alberta election just a bit.

Justin and Markus discuss some items of interest in the recent federal budget.

This week Justin & Markus look at what some trendy hot stocks did since the depths of the Covid-crash exactly 3 years ago. Coincidentally Markus has Covid while recording this but doesn't know yet. Then, a discussion on "knowing your client", why it's important in the investing world as well as the banking world.

Justin and Markus discuss continuing developments with Silicon Valley Bank, and the importance of diversification.

Justin and Markus discuss developments of the biggest bank default in the U.S. since the Great Financial Crisis, along with mortgage issues in Canada.

Justin & Markus talk about the RRSP deadline that just passed, what it means, how RRSPs work, and then a bit on the recently announced Alberta budget.

Justin and Markus discuss the Market Linked GICs that banks often push at this time of year, and touch on a few other risk-mitigating investment strategies. The second half of the episode they discuss subscription-based businesses, both from the perspective of consumer benefit/detriment and business benefit.

Justin and Markus discuss Markus' recent trip to Belize, money/relationships, and Superbowl ads.

Justin and Markus discuss Tom Brady's retirement, retirement in general, the markets, and what constitutes an index.

Justin and Markus talk about a host of different topics this week, from tech jobs in Alberta, to GIC interest rates, to a couple of investor class action lawsuits that were in the news last week.