Think Smart with TMFG

Episode 16: Trade with China; Tariffs and Volatility in the Market

How do Trump's imposed tariffs on China affect the market. Do you know how tariffs actually work?
Find out here.

Episode 15: Can Mutual Funds Outperform The Index

Examining the mutual fund landscape. An in depth look at the active funds from 1999-2018. Rob and Mike discuss "Survival Bias" and what it can do the skew the numbers. Is it all just a shell game?

Episode 14: Optimism: The Secret to Your Success

Today On Think Smart: Investor success and how it is tied to attitude. What are the fundamental steps any investor needs to take in order for their financial lives to have the outcome they expect.

 

Episode 13: Back from the Outback

What we learned from the DFA Australia Tour from advisors across the globe.

Episode 12: What Insurance is Really the Right Fit for You?

How The McClelland Financial Group have been insured and what we think will work for your future. 

Episode 11: The Best of Both Worlds: The Transition To Global Portfolios

Technological Advancements - Factor and Fee Based Investing - Re-balancing and Tax Effectiveness

Episode 10: What Does Risk Mean to a Financial Financial Advisor

Today on ThinkSmart. How do we assess risk in our financial lives? Are we looking at things the right way around or is there something more to the picture.

Episode 9: Quality vs. Quantity As We Age

Life after 75

Guarantee of future higher income. Spending habits as we age. When to take CPP and OAS.

Episode 8: Investing in Roulette

Rob and Mike reflect on two market mysteries: Why not just use your mattress and a casino as your saving and investing “solutions”? And if you do have a lump sum to invest, should you go all-in, or spread it out over time?

 

Episode 7: 2018 A Year In Review: Pot, Bitcoin and Market Trends

Today on Think Smart What happened in the markets in 2018 and what can we expect going forward. The smart way to tackle 2019.