Think Smart with TMFG

The fastest rise in 50 days in the history of financial markets. This bear market has suddenly become a bull. But should you stay invested in Canada? Looking at the Canadian, US, European, Asian and Far East Markets over a 20 year period can give us some great insight into the months and years to come. What has changed in the last 10-20 years and how does that affect your bottom line.

There are many different types of risk. As advisors we are told never to use the word. Risk however, is a very real part of being invested. Today Rob and Mike discuss the advantages of low risk investments and how strategies differ between; Global Bonds, Balanced Funds, ETFs, Funds of Funds as well as Real Estate and illiquid and liquid assets.This and more Today on ThinkSmart. 

As difficult as things are right now the future is truly bright. There are so many new and emerging technologies that can help you through these taxing times. We all need to be embracing new ways of interacting and coping with some of our basic necessities. Today, we highlight some of our best practices to stay social, connected, happy and healthy. This and more Today on ThinkSmart.  

The fundamentals of the markets have not changed. Risk and return are eternally related. There is always a winner and a loser, a buyer and a seller. But is there an opportune time to buy? How can you time the markets to get yourself into a prime buying position? The move to cash is it ever a good idea even with dollar cost averaging? Those who do get it right will they be visionaries or just plain lucky? Why rebalancing in a timely manner is crucial to the health of your portfolio.

ThinkSmart Podcast: Mental Wellness

May is Mental Health Month and a somewhat timely reminder of what care we need to take of ourselves and each other during these difficult times. As advisors we see changes in memory, aptitude with figures and sums and an inability to cope with decision making. As self-isolation becomes the new normal bringing mental health to the forefront seems more than appropriate. 

This and More Today on ThinkSmart.

Are your investments really safe? Will you wake up one day and have nothing left? Hustlers and swindlers have duped even the smartest individuals. When and how does Investor Protection come into play? Do you know your advisors contingency plans in case of insolvency? 

The stock market rallies in April. Things seem to be on the uptick with recovery being close to 25% from its drop to 34%. Interest rates, liquidity and quick government response times seem to be moving us in the right direction. But is this only a dim light at the end of the tunnel? Should we expect to see more volatility in the weeks to come? Has the recession arrived? What does market efficiency really mean to you and I? This and More Today on ThinkSmart.

Mentors have played a critical role in defining how we view and do business. From the first balanced portfolios, FACTOR investing, global diversification, accessing your staff's unique abilities to bringing fresh ideas on client and workplace tools into the mix. We have been fortunate enough to be set on a great path by some outstanding individuals. Including; Sir John Templeton, Nick Murray, Michael Nairne, Dan Sullivan and Brad Steiman.

We are now entering our 5th week of fighting and coping with the COVID-19 Virus. Taking a look back at how we persevered in the past during times of trouble. How have we adapted our lives and technologies and how we will continue to re-imagine the world as we move through this ongoing pandemic.

Looking at the advantages and changes that have followed this pandemic. What will the future hold for us as we grapple to keep up with climate change, e-education systems and a complete upheaval of the social world as we know it. This and More Today on ThinkSmart.