Opinion

Nervous parents who sent their little ones off to school this week will have plenty more to get nervous about as the years go by.

As Canadians squeeze out the last days of summer, few are likely paying attention to the latest quarterly earnings reports from the big banks. Yet, the financial fortunes of just about everyone are tied to their success.

To calculate what the odds makers (read options market makers) are expecting following this week’s Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) earnings report, we can look at the pricing of an at-the-money straddle.

The belief that all investment gains are tax-free is one of six common TFSA myths that could result in missed tax savings or worse; financial penalties from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

The debate on the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) first rate cut is likely to start with 50 basis points (bps) given some softening in employment and inflation, or a more moderate pace which is in keeping with typical 25 bps patterns likely closer to their comfort zone.

Overspending during the care-free days of summer is a familiar pattern, but when the bills roll in with autumn, many will turn to their registered retirement savings plan (RRSP) for relief.

The recent market volatility may be the early days of pricing in a less-than-perfect economic landing.

As global equity markets struggle to make up lost ground, it’s important for long-term investors to look at the big picture.

2024 is proving to be a great year so far for Canadians who have diversified their portfolios beyond Canada.

After the horrific assassination attempt of former U.S. President Donald Trump, the odds of a Republican sweep in November have risen significantly.

You can position your portfolio to be prepared for the next Nvidia through market-weighted exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

For the average retirement investor with a good tax strategy, there are tools available to avoid paying a capital gains tax at any rate.