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Update on international Investing
During Outlook 2019, Baskin Wealth’s president David Baskin discussed the benefits of investing outside of North America. Since then, there has been some confusion surrounding our perceived lack of progress in this initiative, so this blog will provide an update on our efforts in this area.
You got a raise in 2018 and there is more where that came from
Given the disappointing stock market finish to 2018, it isn’t easy to find a silver lining. Few clients want to hear that when stocks go down it gives them the opportunity to buy more at a cheaper price.
Market Update
What a difference a month makes. Barry provides a brief overview of the past month in the markets.
Media Appearances
The Big Three: Federal budget; questions over 737 Max 8 certification; social media under scrutiny
BNN Bloomberg's Paul Bagnell and Barry Schwartz, chief investment officer and portfolio manager at Baskin Wealth Management, break down the top stories we're tracking today.
Geographic diversification does not lower risk like it once did: Money manager
Barry Schwartz, chief investment officer and portfolio manager at Baskin Wealth Management, says increased globalization of stock markets means markets around the world are now "super correlated" and investing in different markets is not a good way to reduce risk.
The case for buying travel stocks
Barry Schwartz, chief investment and portfolio manager at Baskin Wealth Management, explains why he's been increasing client exposure to travel stocks such as Delta Airlines, Hyatt, Disney and Booking.com.
Outlook
Farewell to a Disappointing Year, When Nothing Much Worked
In his year end newsletter, David looks back on what worked and what did not.
Outlook 2019 – Looking Inward, Looking Outward
On October 24, 2018, David Baskin, Barry Schwartz, Scott Mazi, Rob McDonald, Ben Klein and Ernest Wong of Baskin Wealth Management delivered their Outlook 2019 at the Westin Prince Hotel in Toronto.
Outlook 2018 – Is this as good as it gets?
On November 1st, 2017, David Baskin, Barry Schwartz and Scott Mazi of Baskin Wealth Management delivered their Outlook 2018 to clients at the Westin Prince Hotel in Toronto.