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I’m currently reading a brilliant new book by Meir Statman titled “What Investors Want”. So, I went looking for a video that captures some of the themes in the book. In the following video, Prof. Statman explains why investors often make what at first glance appears to be irrational choices.
- In an op-ed piece in The New York Times, Warren Buffett praises Uncle Sam for taking swift action in the face of an unprecedented financial crisis.
- Jason Zweig takes a look at a recent report that claimed that ETFs are becoming so large that they can blow up and take the markets down with them.
- Many investors are sick of high mutual fund fees and are exploring low-fee options. One Canadian Money Forum member pondered the actual mechanics of exiting out of DSC funds into low-cost TD e-Series funds.
- Million Dollar Journey featured a guest post by a corporate executive who took a year off to pursue personal interests. She provided the lowdown on how she funded her adventure.
- Investors are notorious for chasing investment returns. Steadyhand’s Tom Bradley offers investors an antidote in the form of a simple risk management tool.
- Michael James reports on how he negotiated a lower interest rate on his line of credit.
- Money Smarts Blog recently wrote a review of CIBC Investors Edge, which now offers one of the lowest trading commissions around for clients with a large balances with them.
- Larry MacDonald has book suggestions for the finance enthusiast in your Christmas list.
- Canadian Couch Potato opens the hood of the Claymore Global Monthly Advantage Dividend ETF and finds it attractive to some investors.
- With Christmas just around the corner and shopping season in full swing, Gail helpfully warns us about tricks retailers employ to entice us to spend more.
- The Holy Potato discusses the points raised in a TVO program that made a case against home ownership.
- Canadian Financial Stuff knows that taking the bus may cost less but he still prefers to drive a car to work. He must be working downtown. If I take the bus to where I work, I’ll spend half my day commuting.
Have a great weekend everyone!