Mar 1, 2017 | Monthly Commentaries
“The machine gun is a much over-rated weapon.” Field Marshal Douglas Haig, Commander British Expeditionary Force 1915-1918 With the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge approaching, we take a look back at this historic battle, and why four Canadian divisions,...Feb 1, 2017 | Monthly Commentaries
“Memory is deceptive because it is colored by today’s events.” Albert Einstein Suppose your doctor tells you that you must undergo an uncomfortable medical examination and that there are two choices available. Option A: 8 minutes of sharp, intense pain and...Jan 1, 2017 | Monthly Commentaries
“DON’T PANIC.” Douglas Adams,‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ Through the early days of Trump’s presidency, we found ourselves reminded of Arthur Dent; regular Earth-person and protagonist of ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.’ After discovering...Dec 1, 2016 | Monthly Commentaries
“The more I practice, the luckier I get.” Arnold Palmer We grow up learning that success is the product of hard work and skill. What often gets overlooked is the role that luck can play; a factor that some economists believe has become increasingly...Nov 1, 2016 | Monthly Commentaries
“You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” Bob Dylan As the world tries to figure out what to expect from a Trump presidency, it appears the market has reached its conclusion. With US 10y bond yields up 0.60% in November, the...Oct 3, 2016 | Monthly Commentaries
Deutsche Bank (DB) has been making headlines and causing tremors in the markets. With flashbacks of the Lehman fiasco and concerns over contagion, investors are justifiably anxious. We thought we would wade through some of the noise and share our thoughts on the...
