While the U.S.’s 25% tariffs will undoubtedly have negative impacts on both the U.S. and Canadian economies, it’s not all bad news, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. He discusses three key outcomes, including the opportunities to be had as tariff chaos knocks the markets. As Philip says, now is the time to be a hunter, not a sheep.
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Navigating the Trump market: rules for resilience
In a world of constant political and market uncertainty, IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, revisits the rules he developed during the global financial crisis to help investors navigate today’s volatile environment. From vanquishing fear and panic to understanding the economic landscape and keeping a long-term perspective, Philip provides practical advice to stay resilient and capitalize on opportunities. Join us as we explore how to survive a Trump attack and maintain a level head in the market.
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Who’s buying stocks in this environment?
The markets are up probably more than anyone expected so far this year, says Ashish Utarid, IG Wealth Management’s Assistant Vice-President, Investment Strategy. In spite of ongoing threats of trade tariffs, AI and growth stocks continue to perform well, and even last year’s worst-performing stocks are bouncing back. Ashish covers the three main reasons behind the markets’ current momentum and discusses how long we can expect to see it continue.
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The reasons behind gold’s recent winning streak
Gold has performed really well in recent years, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson. Over the last one, three and five years, it has outperformed the S&P 500 Index. With gold once more making waves, Philip examines how gold is valued (including why it’s currently worth way more than its extraction costs), the history behind gold’s correlation with the U.S. dollar and how it acts as a safe haven, especially when political change leads to economic and market uncertainty.
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Trade tensions present opportunities as well as uncertainty
There’s been a lot of noise around trade announcements, says IG Wealth Management’s Chief Investment Strategist, Philip Petursson, and it’s easy to assume the worst. However, Philip explains how trade tensions are nothing new and that this uncertainty can bring opportunities for Canada. He discusses the likelihood of tariffs being imposed on Canada, how tariffs on China could benefit Canadian exports and why potential tariffs on Europe could be a boost for Canadian-made cars.
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