The Canadian Investor

Before you start investing, there are a few fundamentals every Canadian needs to get right — but most people skip straight past them. In this episode, Simon and Dan lay out a simple framework to follow before you consider investing a single dollar in the markets. Then, Simon sits down with Dan Broten, Senior Vice President and Head of EQ Bank, for a deep dive into the state of Canadian banki...

Couche-Tard may finally be showing early signs of a long-awaited turnaround with improving U.S. trends, stronger margins, and surprising strength in food and nicotine alternatives. Home Depot delivered solid operations but once again cut guidance as the renovation cycle continues to stall. And then there’s Nvidia another monster quarter… paired with a surprisingly cold market reaction...

Braden and Simon sit down with Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, for a wide-ranging conversation on where capital should be going over the next decade. Jan explains why he sees gold re-emerging as a global reserve asset, how central bank and emerging-market demand could fuel a long bull market, and why a 20% drawdown wouldn’t change his thesis. They dig into the AI build-out and the semiconductor...

Simon and Dan break down Canada’s latest CPI print and why inflation data doesn’t always match what you see at the grocery store. They dig into the recent drawdown in risk assets, from Bitcoin and Ethereum to the high-growth and AI names that have gone from “can’t miss” to painful drawdowns. They also look at Berkshire’s new stake in Alphabet, what it might sign...

For Financial Literacy Month, Simon dives into one of the most overlooked parts of investing: freeing up cash flow. From understanding what your true inflation rate is to identifying high-impact savings in your budget, this episode is all about practical ways to improve your purchasing power and invest more even if your income hasn’t kept up with rising costs. Simon shares how he cut his own...

Dan is back as we break down a busy week in Canadian markets. We look at Constellation Software's latest quarter and if the drawdown is a buying opportunity. Shopify delivers another strong quarter but the stock dips anyway. WSP Global’s record backlog signals sustained infrastructure strength, and we revisit GoEasy’s first results since the short report to assess the real risks behind...

Big Tech posted another strong quarter but the real story is the spending. Simon breaks down earnings from Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta and what that signals for the next phase of the AI cycle and where the risks and opportunities actually are. Then Simon shifts to the Canadian federal budget: rising deficits, shifting priorities, and why the real investment takeaway might be in critical m...

In this episode, Simon breaks down the latest from the Bank of Canada and the Fed and why both are cutting rates again, but sending different signals on what comes next.  He then walks through earnings from TMX Group, Allied Properties, and Franco-Nevada. TMX and Franco continue to execute well, while Allied’s fundamentals and payout picture keep deteriorating. Tickers of stocks discuss...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan follow up on their “biggest mistakes” episode by sharing their best investment decisions. From Simon’s early conviction in Bitcoin and timely gold buys to Dan’s disciplined approach with tech giants and his winning bet on Aritzia, they break down what worked, why, and what they’ve learned along the way. T...

In this episode, Simon and Dan candidly discuss their worst investing mistakes, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging errors in judgment and the lessons learned from them. They explore themes such as drawdowns, overvaluation, home bias, and the necessity of understanding investments before committing funds. The conversation highlights the significance of position sizing and the emotional asp...

In this episode, Simon sits down with Ben Felix from PWL Capital to break down the hype around covered call ETFs, why high yields can be misleading, and how these products often underperform simple index funds. They discuss why “easy income” isn’t free, how marketing and influencers fuel bad investing habits, and whether passive investing is distorting markets. Ben also shares hi...

Simon and Dan break down Canada’s latest inflation data, why core CPI remains stubbornly high, and what falling rents might mean for the Bank of Canada’s next move. They also dive into the growing turmoil in private credit, including the First Brands bankruptcy and Tricolor collapse, and what these cases reveal about risk in the shadow banking system. The episode wraps up with Beyond M...

We open on the quantum bubble—why euphoric pricing, SPAC lineage, tiny revenues, and heavy short interest make this corner of the market feel like a digital casino. Then we break down shorting in plain English (and why timing risk blows up otherwise “correct” theses). Simon pivots to gold’s surge, drawing parallels to the post-1971 fiat shift, sticky core inflation, and chr...

In this episode, we cover a busy week of earnings: BlackRock’s big inflows and a push to bring more traditional investments onto the blockchain, Aritzia’s surprisingly strong U.S. growth, and ASML’s steady demand for its chip-making machines despite China limits. Plus, Brookfield buying the rest of Oaktree, Tilray still struggling in a value-driven cannabis market, and Pepsi lear...

In this episode, we cover a variety of fixed income options for your portfolio. From savings accounts and GICs to T-Bills, bonds, and corporate credit—this episode is your one-stop overview of fixed income. Simon and Dan break down how each fits into a portfolio, the trade-offs between yield, liquidity, and risk, and what investors should watch for as rates move. They also touch on preferred...

In this episode of the Canadian Investor podcast, Simon and Dan take a look back at how markets have performed so far this year from the S&P 500’s strong double-digit gains to gold’s massive rally and the surprising outperformance of the TSX. They break down what’s been driving returns in both Canada and the U.S., why certain sectors are leading, and how rare multi-year doubl...

Braden’s back with Simon and Dan for the quarterly mastermind discussion. In this episode we primarily talk about Constellation Software’s wild week: Mark Leonard’s abrupt exit for health reasons following a rare conference call with investors on AI. We weigh continuity vs. key-person risk, why the slower pace of big deals might be prudence (not decay), and whether AI fears are o...

In this episode, we dig into some big moves across markets. Spotify is shaking things up with Daniel Ek stepping down as CEO and a new co-CEO model taking over. Nike finally posts sales growth after a tough stretch, but margins remain under pressure as rivals like On and Hoka keep gaining ground. Algoma Steel gets a $500M government loan as tariffs hammer its U.S. exports, raising questions about...

Simon and Dan return with the second half of their deep dive into 50 Ways to Invest in the AI Revolution. While Part 1 covered the obvious giants—semiconductors, hyperscalers, pure-play AI software, enterprise apps, and data center REITs—this episode looks at some of the less obvious but equally important beneficiaries of AI. From utilities and grid infrastructure to commodities like u...

In this episode, we break down Constellation Software’s recent AI focused investor call. What management actually said and how it could shape M&A and vertical markets. We then do a deep dive into the new short report that was published on the subprime lender GoEasy with a balanced look at the key allegations, the numbers (interest receivable, charge-offs, delinquencies), and what to watc...

Simon and Dan kick off a two-part deep dive into 50 Ways to Invest in the AI Revolution. From the obvious giants to under-the-radar plays you may not have considered, they explore how AI touches everything from chips and cloud to healthcare, cybersecurity, and even utilities. Along the way, they drop dozens of tickers and ETFs across multiple subsectors—some household names, some you’l...

In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down Canada’s latest inflation read and the Bank of Canada’s rate cut, framing what “sticky core” means for investors. We then turn to earnings and look at Adobe’s AI narrative vs. a maturing growth profile, Affirm’s BNPL momentum alongside credit risk, and Dollar Tree’s value push contrasted with...

In this episode, we go over yield traps and why abnormally high dividends often signal business stress rather than easy income. We walk through how falling share prices inflate trailing yields, why payout ratios and free cash flow coverage matter, how special dividends can skew TTM yields, and when sector “norms” turn into red flags.  To make things easier to spot, we do a sector...

In this episode, we cover some of the biggest stories shaping markets this week. Oracle shocked investors with blowout guidance which led the stock to be up 40% and close to joining the trillion dollar market cap club. We also look at weak job numbers coming out for Canada and the US and what it means for investors. In the mining space, we discuss the proposed merger between Teck Resources and Ang...

Gold just hit a new all-time high, and we’re dedicating a full episode to what’s driving the move and the smartest ways to get exposure. We break down the macro tailwinds and why those forces can keep a bid under the metal.  Then we get practical, walking through the different ways investors can gain exposure to gold, from holding physical bullion to ETFs, miners, and more—h...