Nothing new about September slides for stock markets

August 29, 2025 |Kelly Bogdanova

Equity investors have long dreaded September. But we provide some context as to why stocks tend to sag in the month and explain why investors should keep their eye on the long-term ball when it comes to portfolio positioning.

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Life reimagined: The biotech revolution and longevity

August 29, 2025 |Frédérique Carrier

There’s more to a long life than simply a long lifespan. The number of years we spend in good health, or healthspan, is key. With biotech spurring promising medical innovations, we look at how it can fit into investment portfolios.

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Europe summer 2025: Headlines galore

August 22, 2025 |Frédérique Carrier

Europe has seen heavy news flow this summer. We look beyond the headlines to identify what we believe are attractive areas of the European equity market.

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Are U.S. tariffs accomplishing their goals?

August 20, 2025 |Claire Fan

The trade war remains in its early stages, with U.S. tariff revenues trailing behind announcements into the summer. Nevertheless, import tariffs collected as a share of U.S. imports have already risen to their highest level since the 1940s.

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Cooper (11) and Princess Fiona (5) are not going back to school – they bark at kids.

How do the Life Co's insure people’s lives when they know they're all going to die?

August 18, 2025 |Lucas Paulino

The Top & Tail Lucas Paulino on Markets, Money, and Economics

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Tapping the brakes on the equity rally Q3 Q4 challenges ahead

Tapping the brakes on the equity rally: Q3/Q4 challenges ahead

August 15, 2025 |Robert Sluymer, CFA, Technical Strategist – New York

The S&P 500 uptrend reached an all-time high, but there could be more challenges in Q3 and Q4. With market cap concentration, seasonality trends, and valuation concerns, is it time to rebalance your portfolio?

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Top & Tail - August 2025 Portfolio Update

Top & Tail - August 2025 Portfolio Update

August 13, 2025 |Lucas Paulino

The State of the Housing Market Goes Mainstream Over supply today, developers cancel new projects – supply shortage in 5 years? Balanced Model up +1.12% in July to $1,081,868, +8.19% YTD

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Top & Tail - June 2025 Portfolio Update

Top & Tail - June 2025 Portfolio Update

August 13, 2025 |Lucas Paulino

There’s No Bad Weather – Just Bad Clothing How do we gauge tensions in the middle east? Oil prices Balanced Model up +2.65% in June to $1,049,109, +4.9% YTD

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Top & Tail - May 2025 Portfolio Update

Top & Tail - May 2025 Portfolio Update

August 13, 2025 |Lucas Paulino

Capitulation complete, aren't you glad you didn't sell? Markets even on the year – will we keep rallying, reverse, or stagnate? Balanced Model down -0.97% in April to $1,022,005, +2.2% YTD

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Top & Tail - April 2025 Portfolio Update

Top & Tail - April 2025 Portfolio Update

August 13, 2025 |Lucas Paulino

The Orange Recession - Time for a trip to Costco “Tariffs” the new blanket reasoning for price hikes on retail goods Balanced Model -0.71% in March to $1,032,023

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