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."
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.