Higher for longer: a variant view on monetary policy

September 18, 2023 |Kein Bejko
Early this year, we published our 2023 strategy presentation. We argued that the system had significantly changed as rates were increased dramatically in 2022 and into 2023, and investors require a different approach to investing. Central banks around...
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2023 Strategy Playbook

March 01, 2023 |Doug Clark & Kein Bejko
Last year was one to forget for investors, few asset classes were able to provide cover in a year when stocks and bonds were both down double-digits. The new year presents a different set of expectations and opportunities for the market. After a decade...
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Post-pandemic strategy

September 29, 2022 |Kein Bejko
As we leave the pandemic behind, we are entering a new paradigm in the financial world. Rising interest rates, elevated energy prices and volatile markets can be daunting for investors. However, we believe opportunities are emerging as lower prices provide...
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A little magic for everyone

August 31, 2021 |Kein Bejko
When DIS launched its Disney+ service on November 12, 2019, the executives expected other segments to be affected in the short-term. Soon after, the pandemic brought forth insurmountable challenges as their parks were closed and sports (ESPN) were halted...
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Reality can be whatever Mark wants

April 16, 2021 |Kein Bejko
Two weeks ago, Barron’s released an in-depth analysis on Facebook[1]. It covered its main lines of business as well as made the case for FB being undervalued. We agree with most of their points, but we have noticed that the analyst community fails to...
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Russian Roulette

February 20, 2021 |Kein Bejko
Last couple of weeks in the markets bordering on lunacy. Certain securities (GameStop (GME), AMC, Nokia (NOK)) defied gravity and posted triple-digit upward movements. On this blog post we explain why investing in such hot names is fool’s gold. While...
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Canadian Banks: What you need to know

May 28, 2020 |Doug Clark
If you are involved in any kind of business or financial transaction in Canada, you have to make a decision on a Canadian bank. Choosing the right bank is a very important financial decision for consumers as well; banks tend to compete aggressively for...
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Our thoughts on dividend paying companies

May 15, 2020 |Kein Bejko
A thought experiment Let’s assume as an investor you had a choice between investing in two companies. A and B are identical companies operating in a duopoly with equal market share. Every year, each of them generates $100 in profit. While company A decides...
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