Investment Insights & Market Updates

Real perspectives from Canadian markets. We share what matters for investors building long-term financial strength—without the noise or empty hype.

Learning from Market Corrections

Downturns feel uncomfortable. But they're also when good investors build their strongest positions. Over the past decade, we've seen three significant corrections in Canadian markets.

Each one taught different lessons about portfolio construction, risk tolerance, and timing. The investors who weathered those periods best weren't the ones who predicted them—they were the ones who prepared for them.

"Preparation beats prediction every single time. Markets will surprise you. Your response shouldn't."

Financial planning documents and investment strategy materials

Market Report 2025

Q1 Analysis Available

Darius Koskinen, Investment Strategist

Darius Koskinen

Investment Strategist

A Word on Index Investing

"Everyone talks about index funds like they're automatic wealth machines. They're not. They're tools—and like any tool, they work better when you understand what you're actually doing with them."

Darius has spent twelve years working with Canadian investors across different income levels. His take on index investing differs from the usual advice you'll find online.

Yes, low-cost index funds make sense for many people. But not everyone. Not in every situation. The real question isn't whether to use them—it's how they fit into your specific financial picture.

He'll be leading a discussion on portfolio construction strategies in our September 2025 learning series. Registration opens in June.