Blog
Waiting for the Recession. Calmly.
Economies move in cycles. At the start of a new cycle demand for goods and services is strong and growing. Businesses hire more workers, open new stores and factories, and scramble to increase production. The newly hired workers spend their wages, increasing demand even further. Times are good, everybody pays their bills and the only people suffering are the bankruptcy lawyers.
Bored Investors Get Paid
How often have you thought “If only I had bought Google when it hit the market at $80…” or “If only I had known about Amazon when it was $50 a share”? I am sure that everyone who has ever owned a stock has these fantasies, and for good and obvious reasons.
Taking the Pulse of Today’s Market
North American stock markets are at or close to all-time highs, and have gone pretty much straight up since the great financial crisis ended in 2009. Not surprisingly, many investors are asking: Where do we go from here? We’ve had a terrific rally so far in 2019, but no one should be shocked.
Media Appearances
David Baskin on BNN – Stock Comments
David Baskin discusses a number of stocks.
David Baskin on BNN – Top Picks & Past Picks
David Baskin discusses his top & past picks.
David Baskin on BNN – Market Outlook
David Baskin provides his outlook to the markets.
Outlook
Two Things that Keep Me Awake at Night
The old cliché that markets climb a wall of worry is as true today is it ever has been but, are we too worried? In this quarter end newsletter, David talks about what's causing him to lose sleep and suggests that a little bit of worry is not necessarily a bad thing.
The Recession Obsession
David explains the "inverted yield curve" and that, despite this, it's not time to panic and we remain in business as usual mode.
Farewell to a Disappointing Year, When Nothing Much Worked
In his year end newsletter, David looks back on what worked and what did not.
Wealth Management
Income Splitting: How Much Does It Matter?
Pension splitting is one of the most powerful tools available to Canadian couples to reduce their tax burden in retirement and leave them with more money with which to accomplish their retirement goals.
How Much is Enough? Part 4: Show Me the Money
In the last of his 4 part series on planning for retirement, Benjamin Klein examines what kind of returns a person can expect on their investments, and concludes with an example based on the process discussed.
Canada Pension Plan – When should I start to take my payments?
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is an important source of income for many Canadians aged 60 and older. Canadians with employment income, even if self-employed, generally pay into the program until the earlier of their retirement or age 65, [...]