In today’s volatile market environment, investors focused on long-term growth face a key challenge: how to stay invested in equities while managing risks such as inflation, interest rate uncertainty, geopolitical events, and policy shifts. The Hamilton Enhanced Mixed Asset ETF (MIX) combines equities, bonds, and gold with modest leverage to provide enhanced growth potential while aiming to reduce volatility and drawdowns. Specifically, MIX is designed to…
Over the past 50+ years, U.S. equities have suffered numerous steep declines, from the inflation crisis of the early 1970’s to the current tariff turmoil of 2025. These drawdowns — ranging from moderate corrections to deep bear markets — highlight an interesting and fairly consistent pattern. When equities fall sharply, two asset classes – Bonds and Gold – perform particularly well. This supports the premise that…
For centuries, gold has played a key role in preserving wealth and providing financial stability. And while the Gold Standard[1] has long since been abandoned by countries around the world, gold can still play an important role in an investor’s portfolio. Modern portfolios often emphasize equities and bonds, but gold remains a distinct and uncorrelated asset that can offer security during times of uncertainty. In a…
The healthcare sector remains an industry of focus for investors looking for both resilience and long-term growth. Unlike cyclical industries, healthcare tends to benefit from consistent demand, as medical needs persist regardless of economic conditions. Aging populations, rising chronic disease rates, and ongoing advancements in treatments ensure that healthcare spending is more a necessary expense than a discretionary one. This built-in demand, coupled with breakthroughs in…
Dividend growth investing is a popular strategy for identifying high-quality companies with strong fundamentals as businesses that consistently increase dividends typically demonstrate resilience, robust profitability, and a solid return on equity (ROE). For investors, this means a reliable income stream and long-term capital appreciation.
Dividend growth investing is a proven strategy for identifying high-quality companies with strong fundamentals as businesses that consistently increase dividends tend to demonstrate resilience, robust profitability, and a solid return on equity (ROE). For investors, this means a reliable income stream and long-term capital appreciation.
For years, European banks faced significant challenges, from the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) to the European sovereign debt crisis and a prolonged period of ultra-low interest rates. However, through strengthened regulations, improved capital buffers, and operational resilience, they have emerged as stronger and more competitive financial institutions.
Gold prices have been on an upward trajectory, driven by macroeconomic uncertainties, central bank demand, and persistent inflationary pressures. While gold itself offers a hedge against market volatility and currency risk, gold mining companies present an additional opportunity by combining exposure to rising gold prices with tangible cash flows and dividends.
U.S. equity markets have struggled so far in 2025, with the S&P 500 declining over 8% since its peak on February 19, 2025[1], and erasing much/all the post-presidential election gains. A key driver of this decline is the index’s heavy concentration in the technology sector, which accounts for approximately 30% of the S&P 500.
Uncertainty continues to grip the bond market as shifting economic policies, geopolitical tensions, and the hypersensitivity to the Federal Reserve’s next move keep volatility elevated. With a new U.S. administration, ongoing policy uncertainty, and lingering concerns over inflation and tariffs, investors are facing a fixed-income landscape where volatility appears likely persist well into 2025.
The Evolving Landscape of the S&P 500 The S&P 500 has long been the benchmark for U.S. equity exposure, reflecting the performance of America’s largest publicly traded companies since its inception in 1957. Over the years, its composition has naturally evolved alongside market trends and industry shifts. One of the most significant shifts in recent history has been the growing dominance of the technology sector. Advances…
Canadian bank earnings season began with BMO and BNS reporting Q1 results. On Tuesday February 25th, 2025, Rob Wessel was on BNN Bloomberg discussing: (i) valuations and key takeaways; (ii) the impact of the U.S. ‘wildcard’ on the Canadian economy and banking sector, and (iii) opportunities for fiscal policies to boost Canadian Bank stocks.
