The Canadian Investor
The Canadian Investor
The Podcast For Canadian Investors. The podcast features in depth discussion around individual stocks and various investing strategies while incorporating the nuances of Canadian investment vehicles. Show hosts Braden Dennis and Simon Belanger bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to an investing podcast for Canadians.Social links:
The Canada-U.S. Trade War Fallout with Ben Rabidoux and Ron Butler
In this episode of Canadian Macro, Simon and Dan are joined by Ben Rabidoux and Ron Butler for a wide-ranging discussion on the renewed U.S.-Canada trade tensions and what they could mean for the Canadian economy. They discuss why the trade war could weigh on consumer confidence, business investme…
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Canadian Banks Start Strong as Walmart and Intuit Slow Down
In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down the latest earnings from major U.S. retailers, Canadian banks, and one beaten-down software company. We start with Walmart and Target, where the results show that the consumer may be starting to feel more pressure. Walmart continues t…
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10 Investing Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Portfolio
In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down 10 common mistakes that investors make and how they can hurt long-term returns. We discuss the danger of overconcentration, why chasing the hottest trade can derail a sound strategy, and how investors can get lured in by massive reven…
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Trade Deal Hopes, Consumer Weakness, and Bond Market Jitters Send Gold & Bitcoin Higher
In this episode of Canadian Macro, Simon and Dan break down a busy week for inflation, trade, bonds, currencies and commodities. They start with the latest Canadian CPI report, including the renewed pressure from gasoline, food and diesel prices, and why the headline inflation number may not fully…
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Moderna’s Stock Soars and Will CoreWeave’s AI Bet Work?
In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down another busy week of market news and earnings. We start with Moderna, whose stock more than doubled after the company announced positive late-stage trial results for its personalized mRNA cancer therapy developed with Merck. We discus…
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7 Bold Predictions for the Rest of 2026: Canadian Banks, Gold, Oil Stocks, Berkshire and Buyouts
In this special episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan make their boldest calls yet for the rest of 2026. With only a few months left in the year, they discuss the trends, companies, and market shifts they believe could surprise investors — from potential winners and losers to une…
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Canada’s Housing Reset, AI Circular Financing and the Fed’s Impossible Choice
In this episode of Canadian Macro, Simon and Dan break down the disconnect between headline economic data and what households are actually experiencing. They discuss why strong jobs and GDP numbers may not tell the full story for Canadian consumers, how mortgage renewals and rising housing costs a…
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Canadian Deals Heat Up, Berkshire Starts Buying, and Gold Stocks Surge
In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down another busy week of earnings, acquisitions, and market news. We start with Jamieson Wellness, which received a takeover offer from Japan’s Kirin Holdings shortly after we highlighted it as one of our stocks to watch. We discuss th…
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Why Most Retirees Get the 4% Rule Wrong with Mark McGrath, CFP
In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon is joined by Mark McGrath, a CFP and advice-only financial planner focused on helping Canadian physicians with comprehensive financial planning. Mark explains how advice-only planning works, how it differs from traditional portfolio management…
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Why the U.S. Bought Yen and What Canada’s GDP Puzzle Means
In this live episode of The Canadian Macro Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down the recent intervention in the Japanese yen and why it matters for global bond markets, U.S. Treasury yields, mortgage rates and the yen carry trade. They discuss why Japan and the U.S. may have stepped in, how th…
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