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Market Views
Changes to BC Property Tax Deferment Program February 2026
The BC Government changed the terms of their Property Tax Deferment Program in their February 2026 budget.
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Market Views
Ed Yardeni's Market Outlook: Bullish Long-Term, Cautious Near-Term
Veteran market strategist Ed Yardeni remains optimistic about U.S. stocks over the long haul but is waving a yellow flag for the next few weeks.
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The U.S. - Israel Attacks on Iran
After warnings from Iran, many tanker operators and major energy firms suspended shipments of crude oil, fuel, and liquefied natural gas through the strait, which carries over 20% of the world’s oil supply.
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Life Stages
Living Your Best Life
Last week was a sad one for our team: we learned that two long-term clients passed away on the same day. Our first thoughts go out to their families, of course.
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Financial Planning
Tariffs and Markets
The S&P 500 surged early and was up almost 5% near the end of February, then it dropped almost 20% over the next 6 weeks when large scale tariffs were first announced in early April.
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Using Options for Downside Protection
As Portfolio Managers with Q Wealth, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our portfolio returns for our clients. Utilizing options is one approach we take to reduce the impact of market volatility. This blog outlines an example of how we utilize an option collar and discusses its benefits in an investment portfolio.
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Financial Planning
Key Facts & Deadlines for 2023
Here is a summary of the key facts & deadlines for 2023 that we thought you might find interesting.
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Financial Planning
Michael Holden Named One of the Top 50 Advisors in Canada
Michael was recently named one of WealthProfessional Canada’s Top 50 Advisors of 2023.
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Investing
US Stocks Suffer Worst Year Since 2008 Financial Crisis
TheS&P 500 was down almost 20% in 2022. Bonds lost about 16% as inflation surged causing central banks worldwide to hike interest rates. Most investors hold some mix of stock and bonds, and because both asset classes fared so poorly, typical balanced portfolios struggled as well.
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Investing
The Benefits of an Option Strategy – What We Learned in 2022
One of our core beliefs is that equity markets move higher over time. Investors will experience volatility and corrections, but equities should provide them with a good long-term return … if they remain invested.
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Investing
Are Markets Ripe for a Rebound?
The S&P 500 just posted its worst “first nine months” performance since 2002. It certainly feels like it. And sentiment indicators suggest investors don’t see improvement on the horizon. But some analysts, like BMO’s Brian Belski, expect a strong surge in the 4th quarter and believe the S&P 500 could be headed back above 4,800 to new record highs by the end of this year.
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Investing
2022 – Staying the Course
After the extreme market volatility of 2020, we were hopeful markets might have a more “normal” and calm stretch. Instead, it feels like investment markets continue lurching from one crisis to the next.
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Investing
The Absurdity of Today’s Markets
Recently stocks have been moving based more on the category they are in rather than fundamentals.
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Investing
Should I stay, or should I go?
Some investors are asking themselves: should I take money out of the market now, and get back in when the picture becomes clearer?
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Giving Back
Elevate Wealth Management raises $18,500 for Emergency Relief in Ukraine
This is such a difficult time for so many people impacted by the growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. We wanted to help.
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Financial Planning
2021 – The Year in Summary
On the surface, 2021 was a great year for stocks. Most clients should have achieved solid gains for the year.
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Investing
A Good Time To Hedge
It’s probably clear to many that we are strong believers in investing in good companies for the long term – we feel this is a solid investment strategy. However, we are fortunate to be part of a firm that facilitates the use of options, adding a valuable layer of protection for portfolios as well.
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