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BMO Monthly Income sets the distribution bar unreachably high

This week the Globe and Mail's John Heinzl took another run at a favourite fund of mine - BMO Monthly…

  • Miscellaneous

Beat Guldimann Has Joined HighView Financial Group’s Advisory Board

We are pleased to announce that Beat Guldimann has joined HighView Financial Group's Business Advisory Board.  To read the announcement, please click…

  • Portfolio Management
  • Investment Performance and Reporting
  • Family Wealth Planning

Compass Capital Markets Update: ‘What’s Happening In The Markets?’

Please click here to read an interim quarter update by HighView Financial Group which provides an overiew of the current volatilty that…

  • Portfolio Management
  • Family Wealth Planning

Managing Portfolio Volatility In An Uncertain World

The global debt crisis, particularly for governments in Europe & the United States, has created an environment of uncertainty that…

  • Industry Changes + Trends

Want lower fund fees? Vote with your wallet

The mutual fund industry seems to be under the microscope on a regular basis.  That's partly a function of its…

  • Family Wealth Planning

Investing like a minimalist can make you happier & wealthier

A 'minimalist' lifestyle usually refers to living only with the basics.  The less 'stuff' you have, the less you have to…

  • Portfolio Management
  • Family Wealth Planning
  • Industry Changes + Trends

The Importance Of Investment Counselling

Charles Ellis recently wrote an article in the August 2011 Issue of the Financial Analysts Journal titled, "The Winner's Game".…

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  • Industry Changes + Trends
  • Miscellaneous

Chasing Madoff – The Documentary

Last night, I had an opportunity, along with some of my business partners, to watch an advanced Canadian screening of the…

  • Industry Changes + Trends

Is the bond market flashing the recession sign? Should we care?

Neither I nor our firm makes high level calls on the economy.  We refrain from peering into our crystal ball in…

  • Portfolio Management
  • Investment Performance and Reporting
  • Family Wealth Planning

Preserving What's Been Accumulated

By Mark Barnicutt, MBA, FCSI, CFA OVERVIEW The recent market volatilities have served as a strong reminder that investing in…