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Bonds

What’s on your ETF wish list?

It seems like ETFs are appearing in Canada every month, but it's been a while since I got genuinely...

What’s on your ETF wish list?

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Under the Hood: Vanguard FTSE Canadian Capped REIT (VRE)

This post is part of a series called Under the Hood, where l take a detailed look at specific...

Under the Hood: Vanguard FTSE Canadian Capped REIT (VRE)

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Markets: Scary when they’re down, scary when they’re up

It's been barely a month since Alexander Green remarked that we're currently enjoying “the most disrespected bull market in...

Markets: Scary when they’re down, scary when they’re up

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A Monte Carlo case study: Can I retire early?

Last week’s post about Monte Carlo simulations in financial planning sparked some interesting comments, so I thought a case...

A Monte Carlo case study: Can I retire early?

ETFs

ETF All-Stars 2013

Investors are flocking to exchange-traded funds, but it's easy to be baffled by the hundreds of choices. We spotlight...

ETF All-Stars 2013

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Planning to drive a Monte Carlo

I've tried to stress that investing is not about choosing the right products. ETFs changed the game by giving...

Planning to drive a Monte Carlo

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What would Buffett do?

When I set out to educate myself about investing, Larry Swedroe was one of the most influential authors I...

What would Buffett do?

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Revisiting the Couch Potato model portfolios

Before we get too deep into the new year, I've decided it's time to review my model portfolios. Regular...

Revisiting the Couch Potato model portfolios

Bonds

Does a 60/40 portfolio still make sense?

For as long as I can remember, the traditional balanced portfolio has been 60% equities and 40% bonds. Indeed,...

Does a 60/40 portfolio still make sense?