Mike on Money

Looking back over the 90 years of markets history, it is undeniable that bull markets (markets going up) have, on average, lasted longer than bear markets (markets going down). In addition, bull markets have historically more than made up for any losses in bear markets. At the time of writing, there is a lot of cash in the economy, due to money supply, fiscal spending and savings during the pandem...

The numbers don’t lie: small-cap stocks are, historically, better performers than large-cap stocks. The average annual return in the S&P 600 Small-Cap Index over the past 20 years is 10.5%, compared to a 7.9% annual return in the S&P 500 during that time. Whether you were aware of that statistic or not, you’ve probably been tempted to invest in small caps at some point. Market strategists...

The last federal budget was updated 2 years ago, and many Canadians may be wondering what could be in store after a year of economic lockdowns and extensive government spending. In this episode, Michael LeBlanc takes a closer look at the newly proposed 2021 federal budget and discusses its key objectives, takeaways and impact on Canadians. As always, we start the episode with the latest market new...

Each financial quarter, publicly-traded companies are required to submit their earnings to report their performance up to date. Through these reports, investors can learn about the general 'health' of the company - its net income, sales, EPS (earnings per share), expenses, etc. What's more, we often look at earnings reports as a way of determining stability and future projections of...

This week U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled his ambitious $2 trillion infrastructure plan that, if enacted, would change how Americans get from Point A to Point B, how their electricity is generated, the speed of their Internet connections, the quality of their water and much more. In this webinar, Michael LeBlanc will discuss the details of the proposal and the potential effects on both the U.S....

The month of March marked one year since the start of the pandemic and the world population moving to remote work and education. In this episode, Michael LeBlanc takes a critical approach in unpacking how this year has played out. We focused our discussion on market shifts, and how these changes are driving the economy during the pandemic and beyond. To access Mike on Money page, please click here...

Where there’s innovation, there’s investment opportunity. From pioneering vaccines to takeaway-delivering robots, creativity and ingenuity is all around us. So how can investors make the most of these opportunities? In this episode, Michael LeBlanc talks about the reason why we consider investing in innovation a crucial part to success for our portfolio management strategies, as well as how we ach...

Big news! The new Covid Aid Bill has been signed into law, and many Americans have already received their $1,400 checks in the mail. This is the most lavish spending measure by the US government, so, in this episode, we decided to discuss the consequences of such generous government spending on the economy and the markets for years to come. As always, we started off with an update on the latest ma...

In this episode, Michael LeBlanc talks about the importance of investing for women and how current economic trends further cultivate the need to take an essential part in the process of financial planning. To access Mike on Money page, please click here: https://www.leblancgroup.ca/mike-on-money   CONNECT WITH US:  Website: https://www.leblancgroup.ca/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/...

Value stocks are generally believed to be a better bet comparing to growth stocks in the very long term. However, this has not been the case for the last decade. Growth stocks have notably outperformed value since the 2008 financial crisis. But we firmly believe this may change post-pandemic, especially with the stable economic recovery in progress. In this episode, Michael LeBlanc dived into what...

For the past year, the markets have been experiencing extraordinary conditions, and volatility is likely to remain at these levels. Even though this provides us with plenty of opportunities, it also increases the risk at the same time. Having solid risk management rules in place is always important, especially during such times. In this episode, we went over some key risk management rules that cou...

In this episode, Michael LeBlanc discusses the possibility of the U.S. economy heading into a time of significant inflation – and steps you can take to help protect your investments. We also walk you through the latest market and economy update. To access Mike on Money page, please click here: https://www.leblancgroup.ca/mike-on-money   CONNECT WITH US:  Website: https://www.leblancgroup.ca/   Lin...

In this episode, Michael LeBlanc talks about the benefits of flow-through investing. In particular, how having flow-through shares as a part of your portfolio may help save on taxes. To access Mike on Money page, please click here: https://www.leblancgroup.ca/mike-on-money   CONNECT WITH US:  Website: https://www.leblancgroup.ca/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26538531   Twitter: htt...

In this webinar, Michael LeBlanc discussed tax-efficient ways to invest, and shared key items investors should consider during tax season and throughout the year. To access Mike on Money page, please click here: https://www.leblancgroup.ca/mike-on-money   CONNECT WITH US:  Website: https://www.leblancgroup.ca/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26538531   Twitter: https://twitter.com/CGW...

If you take an interest in climate change, you probably consider your impact on the planet and how you can reduce your personal carbon footprint from electricity, heating and travel. But did you know that you can also make a positive difference by taking an environmentally conscious investing approach? In this episode, Michael LeBlanc talks about the Future of ESG, as COVID-19 has brought the clim...

Will, Power of Attorney (POA) and Representation Agreement (RA) - what are these documents and why do you need to have one of each? In this episode, Michael LeBlanc goes over the basics for each of these estate planning essentials, as well as takes a more closer look in understanding what are the things to look out for when preparing these documents. To access Mike on Money page, please click here...

Among all the confusion and market volatility of 2020, tech companies shone out as a ray of hope. They achieved stellar performances during lockdowns around the world, stimulated by the move towards working at home and the need for tech to help us communicate with our loved ones, entertain us and ease our working practices. In this episode, we look at the pros and cons of investing in tech in 2021...

All of a sudden, Wall Street can't stop talking about GameStop, a video game retailer whose stock price is popping far beyond what it's worth. In this episode, Michael LeBlanc explains why this is happening to GameStop and other stocks that have seen sudden surges, and what this frenzy means for the stock market. To access Mike on Money page, please click here: https://www.leblancgroup.c...

Now that it's official, the work for new U.S. President Joe Biden begins. In this webinar, we will talk about the latest market updates since the inauguration and discuss how a Biden presidency may affect the markets and the economy in the four coming years, and what might rise to the top of his agenda as he takes over from Donald Trump this January. To access Mike on Money page, please click...

Many investors are nervous about the possibility of the 2021 stock market crash. After all, stocks might have come too far too quickly after the huge run-up in the past 10 months following the coronavirus bear market. In this episode, Michael LeBlanc shares his opinion on whether 2021 market bubble is real and how he'd invest in these conditions. To access Mike on Money page, please click her...

December, January and February are often the times when many consider making contributions to their Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Recently, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced a few updates for 2021 that are extremely important for investors and taxpayers. If you want to learn about the latest changes from the CRA, h...

What can be said about 2020 that hasn’t already been said? Simply put, it was a wild ride. In addition to the sharpest selloff in market history in February and March, markets also staged the fastest-ever recovery out of a bear market. And even though after a year like 2020 it is hard to make any predictions, in this episode Michael LeBlanc talks about the realistic market and economy trends for 2...

In recent weeks we've seen Bitcoin price rise, and it seems to continue marching in December 2020. What is driving this growth and why? Is it a good time to invest in cryptocurrency? In this episode, Michael LeBlanc talks about the reasons for recent Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies growth and whether it is a good time to invest in it now. To access Mike on Money page, please click here: ht...

By the time spring approaches and personal tax season is well underway, it is often too late to do much to save taxes. Instead, planning ahead and taking action before the close of the year can be one of the best ways to improve your tax position. In this episode, Michael LeBlanc talks about the actions that should be considered before December 31st. We also covered the latest economy and market u...

The stock market just hit another all time high this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI) topped the 30,000 mark for the first time ever, while the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC) also set a new closing high. Even the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC), which had been quicker to set new records earlier in 2020, finished just shy of its high-water mark. Why is this happening and w...