Best Wealthsimple Podcasts (2024)

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Brandon's NEW Wealthsimple ETF/Index Fund Portfolio 2024 9:34

4h ago9:34

9:34

🤗 Join over 150,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandon In this video we'll take a look at Brandon's new portfolio of ETFs with Wealthsimple. We'll cover the 2 ETFs I decided to buy, VOO (Vanguard S&P500 Index ETF) & ZEQT (BMO All-Equity ETF). ----------- 📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Mar…

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CEO roundtable: Shopify, Wealthsimple, Lightspeed, Koho, Ecobee 41:39

3h ago41:39

41:39

“The world is loopy. Everything is a cycle. Everything is a product of compounding changes.” Summer is almost over, so hear from these Canadian tech leaders as you prepare to get back to work in September. Featuring insights from Michael Katchen (Wealthsimple), Daniel Eberhard (Koho), Dax Dasilva (Lightspeed), Stuart Lombard (Ecobee), and Tobi Lütk…

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New Investment Choice in Canada: Covered Calls on NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon, Eli Lilly 19:46

2h ago19:46

19:46

🤗 Join over 150,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandon In this episode, I sit down with Harvest ETFs’ Chief Investment Officer, Paul McDonald, to discuss the innovative Harvest High Income Shares (HHIS). This unique product offers investors exposure to top US companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, and…

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39: Market Update - Major Network Drops a Cool New Product | Finmo Feature Updates 13:31

8h ago13:31

13:31

In this episode, I am back with another "Market Update" solo show, where I go over some of the latest news in mortgage tech in Canada. In this episode I cover: → Centum's Mortgage Monitor, home auto-valuation models or AVMs, and the difference between Canada and the US when it comes to AVMs. → How networks are playing in technology in how they're u…

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TD Bank Q3 Loss, Fed Eyes Rate Cut, Gold Hits Record High 9:15

9h ago9:15

9:15

🤗 Join over 150,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandon In this Episode: - 💼 TD Bank reports a rare quarterly loss due to massive regulatory provisions. - 📉 The Fed signals a potential interest rate cut amid cooling inflation. - 🪙 Gold prices soar to new highs, driven by economic uncertainty and central b…

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The CEO Everyone Wants 26:16

23m ago26:16

26:16

Why did one hiring decision send Starbucks’s stock way up — and Chipotle’s down? On this week’s TLDR, why the market believes the once-burrito, now-coffee CEO Brian Niccol has the magic touch. Plus, after years of swiping, users are turning away from their dating apps. Where are they going instead? And, a look at the tangled state of Canada’s tempo…

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Railway Showdown: Teamsters and Rail Companies Locked in High-Stakes Labor Dispute 11:07

9h ago11:07

11:07

🤗 Join over 150,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandon In this episode, the labor dispute between Canada’s major railways, CPKC and CN, and the Teamsters Union has reached a critical point. With a strike and lockout both imminent, over 9,000 workers could be off the job, threatening massive disruptions t…

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Canadian Web3 regulations & Coinbase’s year in review 50:09

6d ago50:09

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“I think it's really important for Canadians to speak to their public officials and remind them that this is an important industry. They should be taking it seriously. They should be putting in the time to speak with industry and learn about it.” Live from the Blockchain Futurist Conference, award-winning BetaKit reporter Josh Scott moderates two i…

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DIY Investor's Guide: 5 Key Tips for Success 21:02

2h ago21:02

21:02

📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News (FREE) ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/ If you're a DIY investor looking to enhance your investment strategies and boost your returns, you're in the right place. In this video, we dive into the top 5 must-know tips that will help you navigate the market with confidence and success. 📈 Ke…

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38: Why Focus is So Important with Massimo (Where Did He Go?) 26:26

4h ago26:26

26:26

In this episode, Massimo and I discuss where he's been the past few weeks, what led to his shift in focus, and what's next for him and Cloven CRM. In this episode we cover: → The benefits of a single focus, when you've hit the point to stop splitting your focus, and how you can narrow your focus. → What to think about in personal vs company brandin…

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2024 TFSA Guide: My Personal DOs & DON'Ts w/ Tax-Free Savings Account In Canada 9:34

8d ago9:34

9:34

🤗 Join over 150,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandon In this video I'll cover some of my personal best practices and tips to do with your TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) and importantly, cover some of the top MISTAKES to avoid! ----------- 📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News ➤ ht…

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U.S. Inflation Drop Locks in Federal Reserve Rate Cut 12:20

5h ago12:20

12:20

🤗 Join over 150,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandon In this episode, U.S. inflation has slowed to its lowest point in over three years, opening the door for potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts in September. Key factors include a modest rise in consumer prices and easing costs in essentials li…

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Lessons From the Stock Market Meltdown 23:52

2h ago23:52

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Last week, the stock market had its most volatile day in a long time. On this episode of TLDR, we break down the chaos and dig into some of the theories about why it happened. And, we look at which investors came out the strongest at the end of it all. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman, business reporter Sarah Rieger, financial educator Kyl…

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Fired RBC Exec Seeks $50M in Wrongful Dismissal Battle 9:41

12h ago9:41

9:41

🤗 Join over 150,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandon In this episode, former RBC CFO Nadine Ahn sues the bank for wrongful dismissal, claiming her termination over an undisclosed relationship unfairly ended her 25-year career and tarnished her reputation. RBC denies the allegations, asserting a signifi…

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What Vault’s co-founder learned at Revolut 45:00

15d ago45:00

45:00

“If you want to succeed and build an enduring and large business for Canadians, that has to be your focus. Nothing else. If you want to focus on Canada as an additional market or a secondary market, it’s not going to work out.” Three years after its bold expansion strategy, Revolut has a banking license in the UK, but not much to show in the US or …

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37: How the Broker Chanel Has a HUGE Tech Advantage with Compare My Offers' Jeff Ingram 32:01

13d ago32:01

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In this episode, we're joined by Jeff Ingram. Jeff is a Co-Founder & Mortgage Broker at Ingram Mortgage Team from Surrey, BC, and has been in the mortgage industry for 15 years. Jeff is also a Co-Owner of Compare My Offers, the first tool of its kind where Brokers can educate clients on the differences between lenders and products and show them the…

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Why JPMorgan and PIMCO are Preparing for a Potential Recession 10:56

5d ago10:56

10:56

🤗 Join over 150,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandon In this episode, PIMCO and JPMorgan share their perspectives on recession risks. PIMCO shifts its focus to foreign bonds due to U.S. fiscal concerns, while JPMorgan raises the U.S. recession odds to 35% by year-end, citing a weakening labor market an…

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Stock Plunge Smacks Down Cocky Know-It-Alls 11:03

14d ago11:03

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🤗 Join over 150,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandon As headlines scream about the Dow dropping and global stock markets plunging, it's a perfect moment to discuss the five crucial lessons market corrections teach all investors. Corrections are an inevitable part of investing, and understanding them is…

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Market Rebound: S&P, Dow, and Nasdaq Rally After Recent Decline; TSX Falls 12:43

7d ago12:43

12:43

🤗 Join over 150,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandon In this episode, we look into the market settling down following a few very rough days. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq show strong gains, driven by strong earnings reports from major companies like Kenvue and Uber. Meanwhile, Japan’s Nikkei 225 recover…

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How Housing Prices Rose So High, So Fast 24:48

7d ago24:48

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Since 2005, the average price of a home in Canada has tripled. On this week’s TLDR, award-winning journalist Michelle Cyca — who wrote the definitive piece on the subject, The End of Homeownership, for Maclean’s last year — tells us why and what happens next. This episode was hosted by Devin Friedman and business reporter Sarah Rieger. Follow us on…

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What feels true for VCs and founders with Sand Hill North’s Ryan Henry 1:01:39

9d ago1:01:39

1:01:39

“If you're an emerging manager on your first or second fund, you need to find winners. But realistically, the vast majority of funds here in Canada are still emerging managers.” Sand Hill North Partner Ryan Henry joins to share his family office’s unique perspective on deal activity on both sides of the border, before unpacking what feels true for …

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36: Broker, Lender AND Technologist - How This Rising Star Does it All with Lendwire's Shawn-Marc Melo 38:24

14d ago38:24

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In this episode, we're joined by Shawn-Marc Melo. Shawn-Marc is the Founder & Principal Broker at Lendwire Inc. from Ontario, a leader in Canada's new FinTech initiative in the mortgage space. Lendwire combines multiple branches of a brokerage, a lender, and they are also moving into the tech space. This model allows them to use capital from the br…

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20 Essential Slang Terms Every Beginner Investor Must Know 18:28

12d ago18:28

18:28

🤗 Join over 150,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandon Are you new to the world of investing and feeling overwhelmed by all the jargon? In this video, we'll break down 20 essential slang terms that every beginner investor needs to know. From understanding what a bear market is to recognizing the importan…

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September Rate Cut Possible: Fed's Latest Update 9:06

13d ago9:06

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🤗 Join over 150,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandon In this episode, the Federal Reserve maintains its key interest rate between 5.25% and 5.5%, but hints at a possible rate cut in September. Economic indicators show expansion, though job gains have slowed and inflation remains elevated. The Fed is fo…

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Best ETFs (Index Funds) To Buy For Beginners In Canada (2024/2025) 21:35

14d ago21:35

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🤗 Join over 150,000+ DIY Investors on the Blossom app (FREE) ➤ https://getblossom.page.link/brandon In this video I'll cover 4 of my TOP ETF (Exchange-Traded Funds) to buy and hold for the long-term for beginner investors. These are the types of investments that you can set & forget and help get you to your financial goals. #1. VFV (Vanguard S&P500…

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How to Say No to $23b 24:00

14d ago24:00

24:00

A company you may or may not have heard of got a $23b offer from Google — and walked away. On this week’s TLDR, when should you say no to nine figures? Plus, how did a tobacco company become the best performing US investment in recent history? And, some divergent views on the wisdom of giving everybody free money. This episode was hosted by Devin F…

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Global Inequality Crisis: $42 Trillion in New Wealth for the Richest 1% 10:49

15d ago10:49

10:49

📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News (FREE) ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/ In this episode, we discuss how the world's richest 1% accumulated $42 trillion in new wealth over the past decade, furthering global inequality. Learn about the call for a global tax on billionaire wealth and the impact of these disparities on de…

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Why has developer hiring slowed? (AMA episode) 1:07:13

16d ago1:07:13

1:07:13

“It was a seller's market during the pandemic … They were staffing up in the anticipation of growth that never actually materialized. It's now a buyer's market.” For our 350th episode (!) of The BetaKit Podcast, the gang once again attempts to survive an overstuffed mailbag of listener-submitted questions regarding: the fediverse, federal cleantech…

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35: Market Update - Exciting Innovation and Practical Tips 13:25

18d ago13:25

13:25

In this episode, I am back with another "Market Update" solo show, where I go over some of the latest news in mortgage tech in Canada. In this episode I cover: → MCAP & RMG Mortgage being direct document transfer in Velocity and why more companies are doing this. → Finmo adding more integrations and what you can try out today. → How challenging mar…

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Don't Get Burned: The Truth About Buying the Dip 17:56

20d ago17:56

17:56

📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News (FREE) ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/ In this episode, we dive into why you should be cautious about automatically buying the dip. While it might seem like a great opportunity, underlying company issues, sector-wide problems, and broader economic concerns can turn this strategy into a…

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Bank of Canada Cuts Rates to 4.5% - What It Means 10:57

21d ago10:57

10:57

📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News (FREE) ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/ In this episode, the Bank of Canada reduces its benchmark interest rate to 4.5% amid shifting economic priorities. Governor Tiff Macklem discusses future rate cuts as inflation nears the 2% target. We examine the implications for homeowners and th…

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Immigration to the Rescue: New Canadians are Preventing a Recession - RBC Report 9:47

21d ago9:47

9:47

📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News (FREE) ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/ In this episode, we explore why Canada feels like it's in a recession despite not being officially declared as one. With high interest rates, inflation, rising unemployment, and softening retail demand, the economic landscape is tough. However, a …

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Why Your Car Got Stolen 22:00

21d ago22:00

22:00

A crackdown on car thefts in Ontario and Quebec has had some unintended consequences. On this week’s TLDR, why our cars keep getting stolen. And, after decades of financial success, Nike now seems like a brand in trouble. Is this the end of the line for the swoosh? Plus, making sense of the latest market reversal. This episode was hosted by Devin F…

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Can video games teach kids math? 55:23

1M ago55:23

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“I deeply want to solve the challenges in education. I think what we have is a current educational system is really not working.” Mobius Math Club co-founder Steven Woods (ex-Eloqua, Oracle, and Benevity) explains how video games are actually a great educational tool, and why taking venture capital won’t help him scale. Original air date: March 31,…

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Ben Reeves: From Bridgewater to Wealthsimple: Institutional investing Through a Robo Advisor 51:48

25d ago51:48

51:48

In this episode, the ReSolve team chats with Ben Reeves, a seasoned financial professional with a wealth of experience in portfolio construction and investment strategies. Ben shares his journey from working at Bridgewater to facing a health crisis, and eventually joining Wealthsimple. The conversation delves into the intricacies of allocation rese…

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34: Market Update - Rocket Mortgage/BRX, CMLS/Nesto, & Axess Law/Velocity 13:46

1M ago13:46

13:46

In this episode, I am back with another "Market Update" solo show, where I go over some of the latest news in mortgage tech in Canada. In this episode I cover: → The Rocket Mortgage & BRX partnership and what it could mean for Brokers. → Nesto's acquisition of CMLS, which includes Intellifi, and what this could mean for Nesto Mortgage Cloud. → The …

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The Confusing Canadian/Global Inflation Outlook, Explained 12:48

29d ago12:48

12:48

📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News (FREE) ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/ In this episode, we analyze the Bank of Canada's latest Business Outlook Survey, which shows a pessimistic outlook among businesses and consumers. This increases the likelihood of a second interest rate cut on July 24, with inflation expectations …

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Is Stock Trading Becoming a Teen Sport? 20:08

1M ago20:08

20:08

Investors are starting to trade stocks younger and younger. On this week’s TLDR, we look at what’s behind this retail trading boom — and why it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere. And, how berries became so expensive, and why everyone (especially parents) keeps on buying them. Plus, what product recalls really cost companies. This episode was hosted…

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CREA Downgrades Housing Forecast: Market Predictions for 2024 11:30

1M ago11:30

11:30

📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News (FREE) ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/ In this episode, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) revises its 2024 housing market forecast. While home sales saw a slight uptick in June, CREA scaled back its annual growth predictions due to increased supply and limited rate cuts. Econ…

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Québec is executing its innovation plan. Will it pay off? 54:24

30d ago54:24

54:24

“To be competitive with American startups—or Israeli startups, or European startups—we need that push. That push … comes with a bureaucratic cost, because the government wants to know what's happening with their money.” MAIN Executive Director Louis-Felix Binette joins live from Startupfest in Montréal to discuss the state of tech entrepreneurship …

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33: Market Update - AML, Pine/WealthSimple, & Neo/DLC 12:58

1M ago12:58

12:58

In this episode, I embark on my first solo show with a new format titled "Market Update", where I go over some of the latest news in mortgage tech in Canada. In this episode I cover: → The new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations from FINTRAC that will come into effect in Canada on October 11th of this year. → The Pine & Wealthsimple partnership…

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Major Overhaul at RBC: Leadership Shake-Up and Strategic Shifts 8:29

1M ago8:29

8:29

📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News (FREE) ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/ In this episode, we look at Royal Bank's announcement of a major reorganization, splitting its largest division and shifting key leaders. Also in this episode: 📰 U.S. inflation continues to slow, raising potential for Federal Reserve rate cuts. 💳 …

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Rent Prices Down in Canada 12:16

1M ago12:16

12:16

📥 Subscribe to the Pulse Newsletter for Weekly Market News (FREE) ➤ https://thepulse.beaviswealth.com/ In this episode, Canada’s rental market experiences a shift as average rents drop by 0.8% from May to June, marking the largest decrease in three years. This trend offers a glimmer of hope for renters seeking more affordable options. Also in this …

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