Runaway inflation, lower spending and reduced investment: the dangers of political interference with the U.S. Federal Reserve.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is supposed to operate independently – but that hasn’t stopped politicians from trying to interfere when elections near.
To Al Pearlstein, a long view, knowledge of historyand perspective are key to investment success. Looking back on his 70-year career, Al Pearlstein credits his love of reading, knowledge of history and economic theory with helping mould his approach to investing.
The U.S. Federal Reserve was initially set up to deal with ongoing financial panics. Its key role is to keep inflation in check – but it does a lot more.
Whole grains, protein and fats key ingredients to pack in your CFA lunch. A simple lunch with a peanut butter sandwich or sprouted toast and eggs can help fuel your brain on CFA exam day.
Smaller crowds, better lunch options and parking: choosing the right CFA exam location. CFA exam day is stressful enough without having to fight crowds or struggle with parking. Picking your CFA exam location is an important part of the process.
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Brian Carney, a Portfolio Manager at Canso Investment Counsel -- and expert on all things U.S. Federal Reserve – came by FP Headquarters so we could pick his brain on all things finance with a mini lesson on the Fed, of course.
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What’s the harm in urging the U.S. Federal Reserve to pursue expansionary monetary policy to achieve one’s Oval Office aspirations?
In short, mistimed interest rate cuts can fuel runaway inflation and throw economic decisi...
The U.S. Federal Reserve was created to pursue its objectives free from political interference, but there have been times when politicians just couldn’t help themselves from offering advice or applying pressure on the central...
At 92, Al Pearlstein has a bit of a longer view of investing than most people.
But for the legendary Bay Street wealth manager and pension advisor, who’s seen clients through 11 market cycles since 1950, youth is no excuse...
The U.S. Federal Reserve was initially established as a chaperone of sorts – one who could help the banking system get out of trouble after a series of financial panics that led to bank runs and defaults.
After a...
Move over, breakfast. In the middle of the CFA exam, the most important meal of the day may just be lunch.
But what do you eat when you have less than an hour to fuel your body for the next three-hour round and probably fe...
When Derek Dedman wrote his Level III CFA exam in Ottawa, he was in an overflow room along with hundreds of people – a much different experience from when he wrote his two previous exams in his hometown of Regina.
“I felt ...
If you’re a nervous CFA candidate wondering what to expect on exam day, you may find some comfort in astronaut Chris Hadfield’s approach to space missions.
Hadfield is often asked how he overcomes his fear, given how many ...
After logging in 300 hours of studying and ploughing through thousands of pages of material, the last thing you want is to get to the CFA exam and realize you forgot to bring your financial calculator.
That’s kind of like ...
The anxiety CFA candidates suffer in the lead up to the exam is legendary, but for anyone preparing to write, it’s crucial to find ways to de-stress before the big day.
Yoga and meditation can be great tools to bring you b...
It's after midnight and you wake up in a cold sweat. In less than 12 hours you’ll be writing the grueling, six-hour CFA exam and you are filled with self-doubt, even though you've logged around 300 hours of study.
How can yo...
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A well balanced diet helps keep you healthy. A similar notion holds true for getting the right asset mix in your investment portfolio.
Asset mix is a fundamental principle of portfolio construction. But like leading a heal...
ETFs have become increasingly popular since arriving on the scene in the 1980s, through a combination of investors looking for lower fees, a push for index investing and the advent of the Internet.
“Canada was probably the...
The management fees you pay on your investments depend on what type of investment you have.
If you are buying stocks and bonds directly and are building your own portfolio, you will typically only pay transaction fees for ...
“I want to invest my money,” you say to yourself. It seems like a great idea – you’ve been saving because you want to buy a house, plan for your kids’ schooling. Maybe you just want to make sure your hard-earned cash is being...
Ever wonder why you sell valuable stocks under the stress of investing, or buy something too risky, even though you know better?
You may be level-headed a lot of the time and make wise investment decisions based on researc...
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Investors can make a lot of mistakes during a time of market volatility, and the signs of panic are there both in body and mind.
Our body can be a warning sign because risk-taking actually changes our body chemistry, accor...
Bond markets don’t typically see a lot of action, but increased regulation has made the already mellow market a little slower – something fintech providers are hoping artificial intelligence will help change.
For bond deal...
To Michael Jackson, A B C was easy as 1 2 3, as simple as, do re mi – but when it comes to mutual fund series, the letters investors need to be paying attention to should be A, F and D.
That’s because before you select you...
What’s the UNPRI?
The United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment, or UNPRI, refers to an effort by a group of investors to get funds and asset owners to support six key principles for sustainable invest...
ESG may seem like a popular new approach to investing, but it’s an evolution of a concept investors have used for decades to make choices about their portfolios.
“ESG analysis can be incorporated in all types of investment...