The Canadian Investor

Simon and Dan are back with another earnings-driven episode — this time focused entirely on Canadian companies. They dig into a fresh batch of results across insurance, commodities, transportation, and airlines, discussing what’s actually driving performance beneath the headlines, why some stocks are pulling back despite strong fundamentals, and how different business models are holdin...

In this news and earnings episode, Simon and Dan break down Canada’s January CPI print and why food inflation still feels painfully high despite softer headline numbers. They dig into TELUS’ rough quarter, the surprise CEO change, and what it means for leverage, dividends, and long-term turnaround prospects. The guys also cover Shopify’s strong Q4 results and growing AI integrati...

Simon and Braden reunite for a throwback 1-on-1 to break down what’s behind the recent “SaaS apocalypse.” They discuss why AI uncertainty is crushing software multiples, how coding agents could reduce seat counts, and where value capture might shift next (subscriptions vs. usage-based and hybrid pricing). They also separate the real risks (in-house tools at large enterprises, mar...

In this jam-packed news and earnings episode, Simon and Dan dig into the hyperscaler AI spending arms race—and what it could mean for shareholders. They break down Alphabet’s blowout quarter (surging Cloud growth, stronger engagement from AI-powered search, and a push to “own the transaction layer” online), but also debate the market’s unease as buybacks take a back s...

In this mixed earnings and macro episode, Simon and Dan break down Palantir’s explosive growth (and wild stock reaction), Microsoft’s cloud slowdown fears amid massive AI capex, and Starbucks’ underwhelming turnaround outlook. They also dig into what today’s volatility says about tech valuations, why hyperscalers are under pressure to prove returns on AI spending, and wheth...

In this bonus episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast , Simon Belanger and Dan Kent break down the market turbulence driving major moves in gold and silver, and discuss why the Fed is “trapped” regardless of who replaces Jerome Powell—using the Kevin Warsh chatter as a jumping-off point for fiscal dominance, bond demand, and what it all means for risk assets. They also run throu...

Markets have been chaotic over the past few sessions, so we pivot to a mostly-news episode to unpack what’s really driving the volatility. We start with “SaaSmageddon” — the sharp selloff across software stocks following rapid advances in AI, including Claude’s new capabilities. We discuss why investors are suddenly questioning data-driven moats, seat-based subscripti...

In this episode, Simon and Dan break down key investing metrics the financial media barely talks about—including free cash flow per share, free cash flow payout ratio, net interest margin, stock-based compensation, and leverage/interest coverage—and why these can matter more than the usual headline numbers. Then in Stocks on Our Radar (presented by EQ Bank), Simon covers Pure Storage&m...

In this jam-packed news & earnings episode, Simon and Dan break down the Bank of Canada holding rates, the massive uncertainty around U.S. trade policy, and why macro headlines are driving markets more than usual. We also dig into silver’s parabolic run (and why Simon trimmed exposure), plus earnings and updates from ASML, RTX, and UnitedHealth—a perfect example of how political ri...

Tech has looked unstoppable thanks to AI winners—but a huge part of the market is telling a very different story. In this episode, Simon and Dan break down the brutal valuation reset hitting SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) stocks, with many major names down 30–50%+ despite still-solid underlying businesses. They explain the classic “moats” that made SaaS so powerful—swit...

This week’s episode covers everything from inflation pressures in Canada to the biggest trends shaping global markets. Simon and Dan dig into Netflix’s earnings and its revised bid for Warner Bros/HBO, Taiwan Semiconductor’s explosive AI-driven growth, and what BlackRock’s latest results reveal about the future of private credit and alternative assets. Tickers of stocks dis...

We’ve got fresh TFSA room for 2026, so we’re switching it up with a list of 8 stocks that we think are worth considering inside a TFSA. This isn’t a deep dive, it’s a clear bull case + key risks for each idea. We hit everything from a data-and-subscription business getting punished by “AI disruption” fears, to a global infrastructure/engineering compounder ridin...

The US Department of Justice has opened a probe into Jerome Powell and markets are interpreting it as a direct challenge to the independence of the Fed by Trump. We then break down Aritzia’s latest blowout quarter, highlighting rapid U.S. expansion, strong margins despite tariffs, and why execution continues to separate it from peers. We also cover Minto REIT being taken private at a 32% pre...

After BCE cut its dividend in mid-2025, investor capital rotated into TELUS as the next high-yield alternative. In this episode, we examine whether TELUS is now facing the same fate or whether the comparison is flawed. We break down the key differences between TELUS and BCE at the point of stress, focusing on free cash flow coverage, leverage, capital intensity, growth outlook, and management exec...

We’re kicking off a two-part series ranking the 30 largest public companies in Canada based purely on business quality. In Part 2, we tackle the last 15 names (and 2 bonus names) covering everything from banks and pipelines to precious metals—sharing our perspective on which business models stand the test of time and which ones carry more hidden risk. Tickers of stocks discussed: SHOP....

We’re kicking off a two-part series ranking the 30 largest public companies in Canada based purely on business quality. In Part 1, we tackle the first 15 names—covering everything from banks and pipelines to precious metals—sharing our perspective on which business models stand the test of time and which ones carry more hidden risk. Tickers of stocks discussed: RY.TO, SHOP.TO, TD...

It’s our annual Bold Predictions episode. We score our 2025 calls (BCE’s dividend cut, the CAD move, and the SHOP vs. RY market-cap battle), then lay out measurable 2026 predictions: mega-cap AI names potentially facing capex fatigue, an “anti-AI” basket of incumbents looking set for mean reversion, a possible management reset at CNI with buybacks paused to prioritize debt...

The three amigos reunite for the 2025 year-in-review and break down the biggest market takeaways of the year. Dan explains how the TSX delivered rare outperformance versus U.S. markets, powered by financials and a major run in precious metals—while telecoms slid out of Canada’s top market-cap ranks. The crew then dives into AI’s public-market ripple effects: the data center CapEx...

Simon Belanger is joined by Dan Foch to demystify Canada’s private mortgage landscape from MICs (Mortgage Investment Corporations), to mortgage finance companies, and why syndicated mortgages. They break down how these funds generate eye-catching yields, where the real fees live, why first vs. second-position lending matters, and the biggest risk most investors underestimate: liquidity. The...

In this episode, we’re joined by Bipen Rai, Managing Director and Head of ETF and Alternatives Strategy at BMO Global Asset Management. We discuss the current macro environment, the outlook for interest rates, and how investors should think about portfolio construction as markets move further away from the post-GFC playbook. Bipen shares his perspective on gold and why it continues to play a...

Canadian CPI surprised slightly to the downside, but food inflation is still biting, with big moves in staples like beef and coffee. We also break down the shakeup at Lululemon as the CEO steps down, and why investors appear to be welcoming change. On the Canadian side, we dig into Group Dynamite’s eye-popping results and what’s behind the momentum. Finally, we tackle the name that&rsq...

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we discuss a viral tweet about paying off a low-rate mortgage sparked a familiar debate — invest or kill the mortgage? For Canadians, the answer isn’t nearly as simple. With higher renewal rates, stretched market valuations, and taxes in the mix, the math has quietly shifted. We break down when investing still makes sense, when paying d...

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, EQ Bank announced a major acquisition on the same day as earnings — buying PC Financial and locking in an exclusive partnership with PC Optimum. We break down what the deal really means, why Loblaw becoming a major shareholder matters, and how this positions EQ Bank against Canada’s much larger incumbents. We also dig into earnings from...

Simon and Dan kick off this episode with a clear, beginner-friendly walkthrough of the main Canadian investment accounts. If you’re not sure which account to pick or you need a refresher, the first half of this episode is for you. TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, RESP, taxable and locked-in accounts, Simon and Dan go over how they work, when they make the most sense, and the biggest pitfalls to avoid (like...

On this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast , Simon and Dan cover a packed slate of major Canadian market moves — from dividend shocks to CEO shakeups and a long-awaited bank sale. We break down Telus’ dividend growth pause and DRIP phase-out, why the company says the payout is safe, and what 2026 free cash flow could mean for investors. Then we look at Goeasy, where CEO Dan Rees...