The Canadian Investor

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we look at the Canadian and US ETF flows for June 2024. We look at some of the trends on both side of the border and what led to the record breaking month for Canadian ETFs. Simon also discussed the new notice savings account from EQ Bank, with Mahima Poddar, Senior VP and Group Head of Personal Bank at EQ Bank. Tickers of Stocks &

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we dive into the intriguing story of the stock market in 2024, highlighting the performance disparity between US mega caps and the broader market. We explore how different weightings of the same companies can lead to varied outcomes and parlay this discussion into a mini-segment of stocks on our watchlist, presented by EQ Bank. From

In this episode of The Canadian Investor, we analyze the Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June 2024, which saw a headline CPI drop to 2.7% year-over-year, with notable changes in food, shelter, services, and energy prices. We also discuss the acquisition of Heroux Devtek by a private equity firm for $1.35 billion, reflecting a 28% premium. Next, we review MTY Food Group's ea

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we dive into the latest trends and insights shaping the market. First, have a look at the TD Direct Investing Index which shows that investor sentiment is slightly bearish despite markets hitting all time highs. We look at the stocks that have been the most bought and sold by TD’s self-directed investors with some surprise names o

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we compare the earnings of Molson-Coors and Constellation Brands. We look at how their earnings have been trending and what type of beverages have been driving sales. Shifting gears, we address the recent layoffs at OpenText, a mid-cap Canadian software company. Despite laying off 1,200 workers, OpenText is adding 800 positions t

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we tackle a few listeners' questions including one about analyzing 10-K and annual reports. We break down the key sections that we focus on when reviewing annual reports. We then discuss a recent tweet from Chris Bloomstran about the rich valuation of AI mega cap stocks and how the current market concentration poses risks for the ov

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we go over General Mills' Q4 results. Despite being a consumer staple company with brands like Cheerios, Betty Crocker, and Häagen-Dazs, the company is facing some challenges due to consumers opting for cheaper alternatives. Next, we turn our attention to Alimentation Couche-Tard. Reporting its second consecutive quarter of soft ea

In this special Canada Day episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we dive into the dangers of speaking in absolutes when it comes to investing. From misconceptions about invincible companies like Visa, Mastercard, and Nvidia, to the importance of framing investment theses around probabilities rather than certainties, we discuss how rigid thinking can blindside investors to poten

On this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast we break down the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and its ramifications for the Bank of Canada's (BOC) upcoming monetary policy decisions. With the annual inflation rate now at 2.9% and core inflation seeing its first rise in months, we examine the challenges the BOC faces in balancing rate adjustments against a backdrop of a

In this episode, we dive into the latest ETF flow data for May 2024. We explore the strong net inflows in Canada, the notable trends in equities and the significant outflows of Canadian listed spot Bitcoin ETFs. We also tackle the issue of dealing with questionable management. Using Autodesk as a case study, we discuss the challenges faced by shareholders when facing questionable m