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Portfolio Review – 3Q2024

The Market In Q3 2024, global growth slowed further under the weight of previous interest rate hikes, however September brought some relief with the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting rates by an outsized 50bps, joining the Bank of Canada and other central banks as...

Portfolio Review – 2Q2024

The Market In Q2 2024, global stock markets experienced mixed results amid varied economic conditions across regions. The S&P 500 achieved a gain of 4.3% during the second quarter, largely driven by significant increases in the technology sector, particularly...

Portfolio Review – 1Q2024

The Market The first quarter of 2024 echoed the familiar optimism that marked the conclusion of 2023. Despite lingering concerns of sustained higher interest rates, there was a prevailing sentiment among capital market participants that these rates, though at...

Portfolio Review – 4Q2023 

Leadership Transition at YouFirst Financial We are pleased to announce a leadership transition at YouFirst Financial, underscoring our commitment to delivering exceptional client service and effective succession planning within our firm. Doug Garner will assume the...

The First Time Home Savings Account (FHSA)

The First Time Home Savings Account Introduced in the 2022 Federal Budget, the First Time Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a registered plan that combines the best features of the TFSA and RRSP in helping Canadians save for their first home purchase.  We hope to be able...

Portfolio Review – 3Q2023

What’s New? The First Time Home Savings Account (FHSA) should be available to our clients at the beginning of December. More info on FHSAs here. An upside to higher interest rates are that High Interest Savings Accounts (HISAs) are now yielding rates of up to 5% and...

Portfolio Review – 2Q2023

The Market US markets pushed higher during the second quarter of 2023 on continued optimism that the end of the Fed’s aggressive rate-tightening cycle is nigh and a “soft landing” may still be possible.  US equity gains were driven by the technology sector rally led...

Portfolio Review – 1Q2023

The Market Markets started the new year on an upbeat tone after a disappointing 2022.  The optimism was cut short as fears of a policy rate overtightening and the collapse of three US tech-focused regional banks dragged risk appetite down and sent waves of volatility...

Portfolio Review – 4Q2022

Year End Reports Enclosed in this YouFirst quarterly Portfolio Review package are your: Portfolio Evaluation Report Annual Performance Report(s) Annual Investment Management Fee Report For non-registered account holders. The following items should be given to your...

Portfolio Review – 3Q2022

The Market Global markets in the third quarter of the year began on an upbeat note in July with some markets recovering over 50% of the year’s losses on optimism of peak inflation.  However, the bear market rally was cut short in the last few weeks of September...

Quarterly Portfolio Review

Portfolio Review – 4Q2019

Portfolio Review – 4Q2019

The Market Topping business headlines in the latter half of the quarter was the culmination of the US-China “Phase 1” trade deal which included the cancellation of US tariffs on Chinese goods, and the associated retaliatory tariffs from the Chinese side on US...

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Portfolio Review – 3Q2019

Portfolio Review – 3Q2019

The Market US and Canadian markets, proxied by the S&P500 and TSX Composite indices, respectively, surpassed all-time highs in August. Both equity and bond markets continue to keep investors pinned back in their seats on the roller coaster ride that started last...

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Portfolio Review – 2Q2019

Portfolio Review – 2Q2019

The Market We’ve written before about the importance of “staying the course” with investing and how it is often easier said than done.  This past quarter is a clear reminder that investor behavior could be your own worst enemy.  We invite you to read about it, here....

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Portfolio Review – 1Q2019

Portfolio Review – 1Q2019

The Market What a surprise for investors in the first quarter with markets up more than 8%. With the market in a complete funk at the end of 2018, we received a strong reminder this quarter why it is advisable to not make significant asset allocation changes based on...

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Portfolio Review – 1Q2018

Portfolio Review – 1Q2018

The Market Market volatility returned with a vengeance this past quarter. Strong January gains were erased by the threat of rising interest rates and inflation prospects. In February, markets bounced back only to be undone late in the quarter by the emergence of...

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Portfolio Review – 2Q2018

Portfolio Review – 2Q2018

What's New Enclosed in your quarterly report package are annual performance and management fee reports. Portfolio Management firms are required as part of CRM2 (Client Relationship Management 2) legislation to provide these reports annually. Please contact us if you...

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