When is the best time to invest in shares?

A lot of investors ask themselves the question, “When is the best time to invest in shares?”

They may think, “prices are down, now is a good time to invest.” Or perhaps they think, “prices are down, maybe I should wait.” But by trying to figure out the right time to invest in shares, most investors really just accomplish one thing. They don’t invest in shares.

Fraser RichardsonApril 19, 2020

Believing bear markets favour active management is a myth

The belief that bear markets favour active management is a myth. Research shows that a majority of active equity funds were outperformed by indices in the negative markets of 2008. The bear market of 2000 to 2002 showed similar outcomes.

Fraser RichardsonApril 11, 2020

US Market Returns After A Downturn

A broad market index tracking data since 1926 in the US shows that stocks have generally delivered strong returns over one-year, three-year, and five-year periods following steep declines