Popular "Inspired Investor" Articles of 2017

If you haven’t had a chance to read Inspired Investor articles, you can find them all under the Research tab menu by category. We now have over 180 English and French articles that are accessed by thousands of self-directed clients monthly, to inspire and empower their self-directed decisions through stories that connect to personal interests and daily lives.

To ring in the New Year, we’ve gathered 10 popular articles from 2017.

5 Qualities Good Investors and Entrepreneurs Share

Qualities that lead to success as an entrepreneur often translate remarkably well to investing — which means you might just have some of them! While entrepreneurs may be specialists in their respective fields, successful entrepreneurs and their counterparts in the investing world have a number of underlying characteristics in common. Here's a breakdown.

School’s In! Take Our Quiz to Test Your Investing IQ

Whether you're going back to school, are a seasoned alumni, or on another path altogether, it's always a good idea to learn, especially when it comes to investing. That's why we've decided to offer up a few questions to expand your investing knowledge. Take the quiz!

Ontarians Relying on Home Values for Retirement: Study

"Trees don't grow to the sky." In the investment world, that's a common saying referring to the idea that stock prices don't increase indefinitely. It's an expression some homeowners may want to keep in mind when it comes to retirement. Find out more.

Keep Calm as the Bull Keeps On

What drives bull markets and what causes them to end? Good question. The fact is, even experts have trouble accurately predicting how investors respond to certain events, whether it's a presidential election, Brexit or a global recession. Find out more.

How a Shoe-Tying Conversation Made Me Think Twice About Life on Autopilot

Tying our shoes is one of those skills that seems like a huge accomplishment at the time, but once mastered, becomes an automatic motion that we don't put a whole lot of thought into again. That's why you can imagine my surprise when I overheard a conversation in my office. Here's what happened. 

Earnings Season 101: What You Need to Know

Four times a year, investors are bombarded with financial results during a several-week stretch known as earnings season. It's when a ton of numbers and investing acronyms are thrown around, plus endless talk of "beating" or "missing" analysts' expectations. Here's how it works.

What Type of Investor Are You?

When it comes to keeping and growing your cash, do you like to roll the dice or squirrel it away? Are you a "same old, same old" kind of person or do you like to mix things up? No two investors are exactly the same; knowing your own approach can make setting goals and planning more fruitful. In the spirit of "know thyself," where do you best fit? Find out more.

3 Tech Industry Developments to Watch

Some of the biggest lifestyle changes in the last 10 years or so are thanks to technology. Just think of the new morning routine: watching a favourite show on your smartphone or tablet while commuting, listening to the hottest new podcasts, scanning social-media posts to keep up with friends and family, and making price comparisons before stepping foot in a store. Read more. 

What an Investor Could Learn from Wonder Woman

OK, you may not be an Amazonian princess with superpowers, but that doesn't mean you can't learn a thing or two from the amazing Wonder Woman. Studies, including one earlier this year from Fidelity, show that women have investing traits to be admired. Find out more. 

Is Loss Aversion Hanging in Your Closet?

Both closets and investment portfolios can become cluttered and lack focus. Instead of cutting your losses on what's no longer working for you, loss aversion can keep you hanging on. Learn how it works.