Robert Krasilowez, Portfolio Manager - Scotia Wealth Management

09/25/2017

As always half the battle is managing emotions.

DIY investors have all they need to build a solid portfolio, but just because they have access to the right tools doesn't mean they know how to use them

09/08/2017

I've chatted with many business owners who feel betrayed by our government. While I understand the need to raise tax revenue, not at the expense of small business owners. Maybe it's time at looking to control spending before taking?

http://business.financialpost.com/opinion/the-good-bad-and-downright-offensive-in-morneaus-tax-reform-proposals

Allan Lanthier: Some of the government’s proposals make sense, and are long overdue. Others go too far and need to be reconsidered

08/25/2017

Start planning well before retirement so more money stays in your hands!

http://business.financialpost.com/personal-finance/managing-wealth/confronting-the-wonderful-problem-of-the-too-large-rrsp?utm_content=buffer04857&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Baby Boomers could be facing a big tax hit when it comes time to draw down their RRSPs. But there are ways to minimize the damage.

08/24/2017

Energy stocks have been stuck in a bear market - will that equal opportunity in the fall?

https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/23/energy-stocks-are-in-a-bear-market--but-for-one-investor-that-spells-opportunity.html

One fund manager just made a bold, bullish call on energy stocks.

08/23/2017

Excited for the new Scotiabank in Brookfield Place Calgary. Great new building and great to have all of Scotia Wealth in Calgary together in one building.

08/22/2017

I often tell clients a good Financial Plan should drive your investments, not the other way around!

http://awealthofcommonsense.com/2017/08/a-la-carte-financial-advice/

08/16/2017

A topic I often speak to with clients. As Canadians we tend to own to much in Canada. Ensuring we always remain well diversified is key to managing risk.

https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/investment-teams/mackenzie-global-equity-and-income-team/home-country-bias?WT.mc_id=Social-Post

Too much focus on Canadian stocks can increase risk. Diversifying with global stocks can lower risk and create opportunities.

08/15/2017

How to spot a Bull or Bear Market

https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-08-14/how-to-spot-a-bull-or-bear-market?utm_content=view&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&cmpid%3D=socialflow-twitter-view

Defining a market by percentage changes doesn't offer the insight needed to make investment decisions.

08/11/2017

People often say "rates can't stay low forever". While forever is a long time, Japan has been

08/09/2017

Over 70% of companies have beat their earnings estimates this quarter...well done companies!

08/08/2017

Great article for siblings on how brothers and sisters can avoid arguing over financial issues while caring for their aging parents

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2017/07/26/the-no-1-money-argument-among-adult-siblings/

What an Ameriprise survey of adult siblings found and how brothers and sisters can avoid arguing over financial issues about their parents.

08/04/2017

Great article on what retirement actually looks like. Always a balance between planning and living.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/personal-finance/household-finances/six-happy-thoughts-on-retirement-from-an-actual-retiree/article35867722/?utm_content=buffere641d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

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