Skip to content
PodcastsBusinessThe Canadian Investor

The Canadian Investor

Braden Dennis & Simon Belanger
The Canadian Investor
Latest episode

636 episodes

  • The Canadian Investor

    7 Bold Predictions for the Rest of 2026: Canadian Banks, Gold, Oil Stocks, Berkshire and Buyouts

    2026-08-17 | 58 mins.
    In this special episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan make their boldest calls yet for the rest of 2026.
    With only a few months left in the year, they discuss the trends, companies, and market shifts they believe could surprise investors — from potential winners and losers to unexpected moves that could reshape portfolios.
    Some predictions may sound unlikely, but that’s the point. Being bold means accepting that some calls will be wrong, while others could look obvious in hindsight.
    Tune in and let us know which predictions you think will happen — and which ones are completely off the mark.
    Tickers discussed: CSU.TO, AEM.TO, BYD.TO, GOOS.TO, BRK.B, XEG.TO, XLE, ZEB.TO, HEB.TO, CNQ.TO, CNR.TO, RY.TO, NA.TO, LVMH.PA.
    Subscribe to our Our New Youtube Channel!
    Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com
    Our Website
    Our New Youtube Channel!
    Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing
    Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg
    Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
    Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca
    Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast!
    Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management
    Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools.
    Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • The Canadian Investor

    Canada’s Housing Reset, AI Circular Financing and the Fed’s Impossible Choice

    2026-08-15 | 50 mins.
    In this episode of Canadian Macro, Simon and Dan break down the disconnect between headline economic data and what households are actually experiencing.
    They discuss why strong jobs and GDP numbers may not tell the full story for Canadian consumers, how mortgage renewals and rising housing costs are putting pressure on household finances, and why the Bank of Canada may be stuck waiting for clearer signals before making its next move.
    They also dive into the growing debate around the AI boom — including Nvidia’s massive AI financing plans, the risks of circular financing, whether AI companies can eventually generate enough profits to justify current spending, and what could happen if investor expectations shift.
    Plus, they discuss oil markets, inflation risks, bond yields, the Fed’s difficult choices, and what a potential slowdown could mean for investors.

    Watch the full video on Our New Youtube Channel!
    Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com
    Our Website
    Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing
    Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg
    Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
    Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca
    Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast!
    Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management
    Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools.
    Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • The Canadian Investor

    Canadian Deals Heat Up, Berkshire Starts Buying, and Gold Stocks Surge

    2026-08-13 | 49 mins.
    In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down another busy week of earnings, acquisitions, and market news.
    We start with Jamieson Wellness, which received a takeover offer from Japan’s Kirin Holdings shortly after we highlighted it as one of our stocks to watch. We discuss the deal premium, why smaller Canadian companies continue to attract acquirers, and what this says about valuations in the Canadian small-cap market.
    We then look at Air Canada selling a 25% stake in Aeroplan to a consortium led by Blackstone and La Caisse, and why the airline is using the deal to strengthen its balance sheet while keeping control of one of its most valuable assets.
    From there, we discuss the H&R REIT and GO Residential transaction, Wheaton Precious Metals’ strong quarter, GoEasy’s continued challenges in subprime lending, and Canadian Natural Resources’ huge free cash flow quarter as oil prices remain elevated.
    We also cover Berkshire Hathaway’s latest results, including its cash pile, stock purchases, buybacks, and new Alphabet position, before wrapping up with Restaurant Brands International and what Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes are saying about the consumer.
    Tickers discussed: JWEL.TO, AC.TO, HR.UN.TO, GO.U.TO, WPM.TO, FNV.TO, GSY.TO, CNQ.TO, BRK.B, GOOGL, GOOG, QSR.TO, QSR

    Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel!
    Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com
    Our Website
    Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing
    Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg
    Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
    Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca
    Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast!
    Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management
    Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools.
    Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • The Canadian Investor

    Why Most Retirees Get the 4% Rule Wrong with Mark McGrath, CFP

    2026-08-10 | 52 mins.
    In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon is joined by Mark McGrath, a CFP and advice-only financial planner focused on helping Canadian physicians with comprehensive financial planning. Mark explains how advice-only planning works, how it differs from traditional portfolio management, and why a full financial plan often needs to cover cash flow, taxes, retirement, insurance, estate planning, debt, and investment strategy together rather than in isolation.
    They also discuss common investing mistakes, including chasing returns, taking advice from the wrong people, overconcentrating in single stocks, relying too heavily on AI tools, and focusing too much on investments while ignoring risk management, insurance and estate planning.
    In the second half of the episode, Simon and Mark dig into retirement decumulation, annuities, the 4% rule, variable withdrawals, sequence-of-returns risk, and why retirement income planning is highly personal. They also discuss why investors should avoid wasting low tax brackets and how proportional withdrawals across RRSPs, TFSAs and non-registered accounts can be a useful starting point for retirees without a detailed decumulation plan.
    Subscribe to our Our New Youtube Channel!
    Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com
    Our Website
    Our New Youtube Channel!
    Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing
    Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg
    Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
    Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca
    Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast!
    Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management
    Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools.
    Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
  • The Canadian Investor

    Why the U.S. Bought Yen and What Canada’s GDP Puzzle Means

    2026-08-08 | 48 mins.
    In this live episode of The Canadian Macro Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down the recent intervention in the Japanese yen and why it matters for global bond markets, U.S. Treasury yields, mortgage rates and the yen carry trade. They discuss why Japan and the U.S. may have stepped in, how the intervention worked, and why the yen remains under pressure despite the move.
    They also look at Canada’s latest GDP data, why the numbers have been so volatile, and whether Canada is heading for a shallow grind or avoiding a deeper downturn through fiscal spending and major resource projects.
    From there, they discuss the growing AI capex boom, the massive spending commitments from big tech, and what it could mean for energy, infrastructure and bond markets. They also touch on oil prices, Canadian energy stocks, gold’s recent move higher, and why changes to Canada’s population data could alter key economic metrics like GDP per capita and unemployment.

    Watch the full video on Our New Youtube Channel!
    Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com
    Our Website
    Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing
    Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg
    Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital
    Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca
    Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast!
    Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor
    Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management
    Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools.
    Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.
    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More Business podcasts
About The Canadian Investor
The Podcast For Canadian Investors. The podcast features in depth discussion around individual stocks and various investing strategies while incorporating the nuances of Canadian investment vehicles. Show hosts Braden Dennis and Simon Belanger bring both experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to an investing podcast for Canadians.
Podcast website

Listen to The Canadian Investor, The Ramsey Show and many other podcasts from around the world with the radio.net app

Get the free radio.net app

  • Stations and podcasts to bookmark
  • Stream via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
  • Supports Carplay & Android Auto
  • Many other app features