Hand Holding

From anything I have read, the main job of a financial advisor is to hold your hand when the markets go crazy. Interestingly, I just got an email from TD Direct Investing saying “How we’re here to help”. It goes on to say “Here are some small actions that can help you feel more in control.” And,

• Review your financial goals and priorities. Taking a moment to review your financial goals can help you stay on track.
• Stick to your plan. As markets fluctuate, it's normal to feel uneasy about what to do. Remember that in many cases, sticking with your investing plan over the long term might be the best course of action.

Next, Need additional support? Contact us between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET Monday to Friday to speak with one of our telephone representatives. We’re here for you.

It would seem that TD is into hand holding.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about AtkinsRealis Group Inc (TSX-ATRL, OTC-SNCAF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Fortis Inc (TSX-FTS, OTC-FRTSF) ... learn more on Friday, May 2, 2025 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

TFSA Calculator

Money Sense has put out a TFSA calculator..

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Barclays PLC ADR (LSE-BARC, NYSE-BCS) ... learn more. Next, I will write about AtkinsRealis (TSX-ATRL, OTC-SNCAF) ... learn more on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Human Side of Trade

This article by Russ Roberts was written in 2016, but is still relevant I think to our current situation. Since Trump has put on tariffs for countries wanting to sell to the US market, it is a good idea to discuss the pros and cons of Free Trade.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about South Bow Corp (TSX-SOBO, NYSE-SOBO) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Canadian Natural Resources (TSX-CNQ, NYSE-CNQ) ... learn more on Friday, April 25, 2025 around 5 pm

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Europe Poorer than Mississippi

This article on Mises Institute is saying Britain, France and Span are poorer than Mississippi and Germany is poorer than Louisiana.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Pembina Pipelines Corp (TSX-PPL, NYSE-PBA) ... learn more. Next, I will write about South Bow Corp (TSX-SOBO, NYSE-SOBO) ... learn more on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Taming My Lizard Brain

Sam Ro on Substack has written an interesting article called Taming my 'big dumb lizard brain' with a 'cowboy account”.

I must admit that I have what I call “fooling around” money. It is boring how I make money called buy good companies and keep them. That is why I buy small and risky companies with my fooling around money.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Leon's Furniture Ltd (TSX-LNF, OTC-LEFUF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Barrick Gold Corp (TSX-ABX, NYSE-GOLD) ... learn more on Friday, April 18, 2025 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Jim Balsillie Interview

Jim Balsillie is interviewed by Jordan Peterson called Failure or Success in the Time of Trump. I found this interview interesting because Jim Balsillie gives a good answer to why Canada’s GDP per Population has basically been flat for the past 10 years. Everywhere else I have looked to see why have just given vague answers.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Supremex Inc (TSX-SXP, OTC-SUMXF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Leon's Furniture Ltd (TSX-LNF, OTC-LEFUF) ... learn more on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.

Addicted to Conflict

Monica Harris on Substack writes an interesting article on the state of relationships between men and women.

I have always had male friends and wells as female friends. I believe that men and women are different, but that it is on a continuum. I see nothing wrong with saying that men and women are different, but have gotten rebuked for saying this by younger people.

What I most remember from my younger days of dating was when I had difficulties with a boyfriend. My female friends seemed to support me no matter what. My male friends would say, I know what you are like and I bet you do so and so. My male friends advise could be quite helpful.

But men can vary a lot. Most boyfriends did not like the idea that I had male friends. The man I married believed me that my male friends were just that, friends. As there were. And, he made friends with them. For example, he found out my oldest male friend played golf, so he set up a golf date for the both of them. The man I married was special.

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Sun Life Financial Inc (TSX-SLF, NYSE-SLF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (TSX-AD.UN, OTC-ALARF) ... learn more on Friday, April 11, 2025 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. I am not a licensed professional investment advisor. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

See my site for an index to these blog entries and for stocks followed. I have three blogs. The first talks only about specific stocks and is called Investment Talk. The second one contains information on mostly investing and is called Investing Economics Mostly. My last blog is for my book reviews and it is called Non-Fiction Mostly. Follow me on Twitter. I am on Instagram. Or you can just Google #walktoronto spbrunner8166 to see my pictures.