Market Downturns Are Normal: Why Staying Invested Builds Wealth

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Market declines feel like emergencies. For long-term investors with a sound strategy and a diversified portfolio, they rarely are. Here is why staying invested through volatility—rather than stepping aside—is one of the most powerful wealth-building decisions a Canadian investor can make.

Why Time In The Market Beats Trying To Time The Market

$400,000 The cost of missing just 10 trading days over 30 years. Time in the market always wins.

Trying to time the market requires getting two decisions right in sequence: when to exit and when to re-enter. Most investors get at least one wrong. Here is why staying invested in low-cost index ETFs consistently produces better long-term outcomes—and what the data actually shows.

5 Things Young Investors Should Learn Early

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Starting early gives young investors a powerful advantage. Here are five foundational principles to help Canadians build wealth, avoid costly mistakes and stay disciplined for the long term.