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September 4, 2010 Market Outlook
06 September 2010 6:00 AM | No CommentsInterest rates have remained essentially unchanged over the past week. Economic indicators are appearing weaker than previously, so the likelihood of the Bank of Canada raising rates is much lower. Bonds have fallen back while stocks have surged ahead. Bonds are at the same level...
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Canfor Pulp CFX.UN
03 September 2010 6:00 AM | No CommentsThe Facts (as of August 25, 2010) Unit price: $13.85. Book value per unit: $15.35. Market cap: $492 million (medium). Distribution: $0.20 per month or $2.40 per year. Yield: 17.3%. P/E: 9.2x. Debt/equity ratio: 0.21. Payout ratio: 67%. The Story Artis REIT is focused on...
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Investment Risk
01 September 2010 6:00 AM | 1 CommentOver the next few weeks, I’m going to write about robustness. This is an idea that addresses risk in any type of planning. I have found that risk is particularly poorly addressed in market-related thinking. Investment plans discuss risk, but fail to control it. Particularly...
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Archive for May, 2009
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Eight Stations of Wealth
Posted on May 30, 2009 | No CommentsThere are eight stations on the way to having your personal finances on track. Money is a means to an end, with the idea to eliminate worry about money so that you can focus on other, more meaningful areas of your life. When these eight stations are completed, you can feel confident that your chances for success are maximized. -
What I don’t write about
Posted on May 25, 2009 | No CommentsThere are two things I don't discuss in depth: money saving tips (how to spend less) and stock picking (investment choices). They both depend greatly on your personal preferences, and there is no shortage of people willing to tell you what to do. -
Introduction
Posted on May 22, 2009 | No CommentsThere is no mystery to personal finance. There are tonnes of books, articles and calculators available. The information can be overwhelming. The trick is in taking action to get your finances on track.