1997 Features
12/23/97 -
Picking Winning Mutual Funds
We test out some strategies for buying mutual funds by setting up
some mock portfolios.
12/16/97 -
Book Review: To Russia With Fries
We review the biography of George Cohon, mastermind behind
bringing McDonald's to Russia, plus a look at McDonald's stock as
an investment.
12/09/97 -
The Fiscal Dividend - Not!
We condemn Orwellian newspeak, comment on a recent Southam poll
and suggest a better way to have resolved the Postal Strike.
12/02/97 -
All That Glitters Part 3
We look at gold as an investment.
11/25/97 -
Monthly Mutuals Analysis
A survey of the new GLOBEfund Internet site as well as our
regular monthly fund performance analysis.
11/18/97 -
All That Glitters...Part 2
Second of a three part series on gold. Here we critiquet the gold
bug's view of the metal and its role as money.
11/11/97 -
All That Glitters...Part 1
First of a three part series on gold. Here we look at the gold
bug's view of the metal and its role as money.
11/04/97 -
Them's the Berries!
Information on investing in a cranberry farming Limited
partnership.
10/28/97 -
Monthly Mutuals Analysis
Marco's Power Performers to September 30, 1997 & Commentary
on market timing.
10/21/97 -
The Great Reckoning Revisited: Part 2
We continue our look at the premier doom and gloom book of the
decade and offer our contrary opinion.
10/14/97 -
The Great Reckoning Revisited: Part 1
On the eve of the tenth anniversary of the October 1987 crash, we
revisit the guys who predicted it and predict even worse.
10/07/97 -
Book Review: Value Investing Made Easy
Janet Lowe's clear, concise book is a joy to read.
09/30/97 -
Privatize the CPP, Mr. Martin!
Finance Minister Paul Martin tabled changes to the Canada Pension
Plan last week. Frankly, we think it stinks!
09/23/97 -
Monthly Mutuals Analysis
The monthly mutual funds performance charts to August 31, 1997
are analysed.
09/16/97 -
The Semi-Annual Reports: Part Deux
We continue with our look at some mutual fund company semi-annual
reports.
09/09/97 -
The Semi-Annual Reports
The mutual fund companies' semi-annual reports are out. Their
analyses are worth noting.
09/02/97 -
Marco's Musings: Need Only the Rich Get Richer?
Commentary on a recent TSE Survey as well as thoughts on bulls
versus bears.
08/26/97 -
Book Review: The Warren Buffett Way
Learn how Warren Buffett became the world's greatest investor.
08/19/97 -
The Joy Of Online Banking
Save time and postage by banking online.
08/14/97 -
The Dumbest Thing I Never Did
Sometimes not doing something can be a big mistake. Heck,
it can be a million dollar mistake!