The facts about … Stock options

Many aggressive investors find the lure of stock options hard to resist. However, despite that appeal, the vast majority of investors lose money with options.
Call options give the holder, or buyer, the right to purchase the underlying security at a specified “strike” price up until… Read More

New ETFs for the Canadian market

Here are three new ETF launches. Each uses “quanitative modelling.” That may make their investment approach sound scientific; however, in our view, it will likely detract from their long-term returns. Many ETFs that use a socalled “black box” to pick stocks find the approach works… Read More

3 momentum investing strategies to avoid

3 momentum investing strategies to avoid

Momentum investing strategies may sound like a simple way to beat the stock market, but in truth, it’s just your broker who profits in the end.

Many investors are particularly attracted to momentum investing strategies. These momentum investing strategies focus on growth stocks—but with a.. Read More

What are stock options?

What are stock options, and can they increase your profits?

What are stock options, and how are they used for investing? An option is a contract between a buyer and a seller, based on an underlying security, usually a stock… Read More