Well....I am back working in the big city! And, yes I am finding the transition to Hamilton most interesting. It has reminded me of the days when I worked in Toronto and I must say that working in a bigger city reminds me that I must be grounded at all times because I see different things that sometimes I forget when working in the suburbs. So, over the next few months the feature photograph will be of a site I have seen on my lunch hour walk. The above photo was taken on a side street and yes indeed, it is graffiti on the side of a building but what I saw was creativity....just a difference perspective. And no, I don't want it on the side of my house!

 

The markets have delivered during the first few months of the year. And while they will probably correct again, just as they always do, I am not looking for a rough 2019.

 

So instead of talking about the market this month, I am going to start talking about a different approach, one that encompasses Socially Responsible Investing or SRI. Wow...you probably now think I have somehow turned into a hippie...nope! SRI encompasses ideas and practices that focus on environmental sustainability, social accountability and responsible corporate governance (ESG). And why am I exploring this? Well, the statistics are clear. Sustainable investing has grown to more than $8 trillion in assets. Companies that pay attention to ESG are outperforming those that do not. This is not a trend but a fact. ESG insights will reveal risks that may not be captured under traditional analysis and will provide insight into future long-term risks. So the point is, SRI isn't about being a hippie, it is about being mindful of risk and that is what I pay attention to. Implementing Responsible Investing Practices can create impact. So let's do it....let's walk the path.

 

Anyway, if you have any questions please make sure you reach out. I can't wait to share the next photograph! Spring is almost here....so enjoy the walk!