The Canadian Investor

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down Greg Abel’s first Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting as CEO and what it says about the future of the company after Warren Buffett. They discuss Berkshire’s nearly $400 billion cash pile, whether it is a sig...

In this episode, Simon and Daniel Foch break down the latest Canadian employment numbers, including rising unemployment, pressure on youth employment, and the growing divide between full-time and part-time work. They also discuss what Canada’s spring economic update could mean for housing,...

In this episode, we break down one of the strangest acquisition stories in recent memory: GameStop’s proposed bid for eBay and the unanswered questions around how the deal would actually be financed. We also look at Shopify’s earnings, where the headline numbers looked strong but...

In this episode, Simon and Dan break down 10 common mistakes Canadian investors make, from treating the TFSA like a basic savings account to overconcentrating in Canadian stocks and real estate. They discuss why home-country bias can quietly increase portfolio risk, when CDRs and Canadian-listed U.S...

In this episode, Simon Belanger joins Daniel Foch for a live macro discussion covering some of the biggest stories in Canada and the U.S. They start with Real Brokerage’s proposed acquisition of RE/MAX, breaking down the deal structure, why RE/MAX shares are trading below the headline offe...

In this week’s news and earnings episode, Simon and Dan break down the Bank of Canada’s latest rate decision and what it signals for inflation, oil prices, and the Canadian economy. They also dive into the newly announced Canada Strong Fund, Canada’s proposed sovereign ...