The Software Investor's Handbook to AI 

"Investors are overestimating the short-term impact, but underestimating the long-term impact of GenAI...."

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Stick to the plan

Volatility, economic and policy uncertainty, and tariff rhetoric are factors that have cast doubt and created a broad-based lack of confidence among investors, clients, and other stakeholders. (For full article) 

Equity volatility clusters 

Days of high volatility, both upward and downward, tend to arrive in rapid succession, often clustering around major global disruptions.

While these turbulent periods are difficult for investors to endure, the relationship between the best- and worst-performing

days underscores the importance of adhering to a long-term investment plan.  (For full article)

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Tariffs: Bracing for market impact

The 2018–2019 U.S.-China trade conflict underscored how tariff uncertainty can dampen sentiment, depressing valuations even if the earnings impact turns out to be modest. Given an unusually wide range of potential tariff outcomes, what approach should investors take?

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Canada confronts U.S. protectionism

U.S. trade policy is taking a more restrictive turn with potential implications for Canada’s economy and equity market. For investors, we believe maintaining a disciplined approach and resisting knee-jerk reactions to headlines will be the best way to navigate through what could be repeated bouts of market volatility.

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Gold’s regime change?

Gold’s regime change?

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The longstanding inverse relationship between gold and real interest rates seems to have broken down, suggesting new forces—central bank buying, geopolitical uncertainty, and portfolio diversification—have a larger role in driving demand for bullion.

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Responsible investing can help bridge the generation gap during wealth transfer

Responsible investing can help bridge the generation gap during wealth transfer

August 01, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management

This type of investing can be used as a launchpad for discussing how family wealth can have a significant impact on pressing global issues.

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Your responsible investing portfolio can include Canadian Oil

February 28, 2024 |Jackie Au, Lindsay Puls

A sound transition plan requires consideration of energy security as well.

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