Diary of a Portfolio Manager

Expert insights on wealth management, retirement planning, and building a secure financial future. With practical advice and thoughtful strategies, these articles are designed to simplify complex topics and help you make confident, informed decisions.

Market Jitters: A Closer Look at Recent Volatility and Resilience

September 27, 2024 |Todd Kennedy
DIARY OF A PORTFOLIO MANAGER SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 Good day, Not exactly sure why but it’s been a hectic few weeks with kids back to school and some extra time spent meeting people outside of the office. What’s been happening? I was going to reference the...
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Earnings, Economy, and Equity: Making Sense of Recent Market Moves

August 09, 2024 |Todd Kennedy
DIARY OF A PORTFOLIO MANAGER August 9, 2024 Good day, Global equity markets have recently retraced some of their year-to-date gains, while government bond yields have fallen (i.e., higher bond prices), as investors gravitated towards the safety of high-quality...
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Soft Landing in Sight? Monitoring Markets, Rates, and Economic Trends

June 14, 2024 |Todd Kennedy
DIARY OF A PORTFOLIO MANAGER June 14, 2024 Good day, Global equities have been a bit more mixed of late with Canadian and European equities weaker in recent weeks, though year-to-date gains still remain respectable. Meanwhile the U.S. equity market continues...
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