Sheila's Blogs

We all know death is inevitable. This bit of grim wisdom is front and center in the well-worn phrase, "the only two certainties in life are death and taxes." And yet, even though we are aware of the inevitability of death, I still find it surprising how...

Most people understand the need for insurance for their car, house, health, and some even for flight cancellations. However, I find that most people don’t really understand life insurance and its various applications. As a Wealth Advisor, my role is to...

Last week we explored the topic of risk and emphasized the importance of finding the right mix of stocks and bonds to meet your needs. Once you have determined your mix, there is another great way to reduce portfolio risk which is to make sure you don’t...

You have chosen the type of investment account and funded it, and now you are ready to invest! The next step is a big one! You need to decide how much you should put in equity (stocks), how much in fixed income (bonds) and how much to leave in cash. Stocks...

Just as there are a lot of mutual fund and exchange traded fund (ETF) options, there are many places you can take your money to be invested. I would break it down into three separate offerings: “full service”, which is developing a relationship with an...

Let's review basic terminology so that we are all on the same page. In a previous post, we briefly discussed stocks and mentioned that they represent ownership in a company. You make money when the stock goes up. But some companies offer another way to...

I get it. You work hard for your money! You might be thinking why would risk it in something I know nothing about, that really doesn’t interest me, that could result in me losing money? Because I can lose right? Right. Well, I’m hoping that these blogs...

Why do women invest less than men? Are there fundamental differences in men and women's investment habits? Do men and women view money differently? In honour of International Women's Day, we examine these issues in more detail.

Sheila gives an introduction to her career as a Portfolio Manager with RBC Dominion Securities. The weekly blogs will share what she has learned about the market & investing, with the goal of empowering you to contribute to the discussion.