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Robert's Podcasts

by Robert Walker

Weekly podcasts related to class material and discussions

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Episodes

  1. "TINA" Used To Be On Everyone's Mind ... Not Anymore.

    The investment world turned upside-down in 2022 and now there are new rules we need to think about.

  2. What Causes a Bank to Fail?

    Lessons to be learned from the insolvency of the Silicon Valley Bank.

  3. What is Your Personal "Exit Strategy"?

    We all think a lot about how we invest our savings? But research shows we don't spend nearly enough time planning on how to sell investments. This mistake carries a heavy cost!

  4. What is the opposite of a well-conceived investment portfolio?

    A "ponzi scheme"!

  5. Time for an Old Age Security "Enhancement"?

    Some recent changes to Old Age Security benefits people should know about.

  6. Can Financial Ratios Lie?

    The value of financial ratios for investment decisions depends on the value of the information contained in the company's financial statements (and funny business can go on to manipulate the ratios).

  7. The Importance of a Clear Investment Philosophy

    Understanding the differences between "fundamental" and "technical" security analysis.

  8. RRSPs & Estate Planning

    Some basic strategies to protect RRSP assets from estate taxes on death.

  9. Are You Living in a "Common-Law" Relationship?

    Some important considerations related to estate planning if a common-law relationship breaks up.

  10. Week #6: "Defined Contribution" Pension Plans

    How does a "defined contribution" pension account compare with a Registered Retirement Savings Account (RRSP) and which is better?

  11. Week #5: Defined Benefit Pension Plans

    Which payout option is best for my personal situation?

  12. Week #6 - Tax-Free Savings Accounts

    How confident are you about managing investments inside a TFSA account?

  13. Week #3: The Concept of "Time Value of Money"

    Why is "time value of money" important and what are the variables to consider in TVM calculations?

  14. Weekly Podcast: Canada Pension Plan (CPP)

    How recent changes have improved CPP and helped Canadians' retirement plans.

  15. Week #2: Personal Financial Statements

    What are the main reasons for family financial problems?

  16. Week #1: The Retirement Planning Process

    What are the six (6) steps in the process and why is this model for retirement planning so important?

  17. Week #1: The Financial Planning Process

    The six (6) steps in the financial planning process and why this process is important.

  18. Week #9 - Exchange-Traded Funds

    An interesting story about the start of the global ETF industry.

  19. Week #6: The Importance of Net Asset Value Per Share (NAVPS)

    What happens if you can't calculate a NAVPS?

  20. Week #5 - An Introduction to Mutual Funds

    An overview of the mutual fund industry; it's history, growth and future trends to watch.

  21. Week #5 - Portfolio Managers

    What do portfolio managers do (and what are the important personal skills they need to be effective)?

  22. Week #3 - The Portfolio Approach

    The evolution of portfolio theory, before Harry Markowitz, and after.

  23. Week #2: Financial Ratios

    What happens if financial statements are misleading? How can you detect fraud?

  24. Investment Philosophies

    As an investment industry professional, the importance of a clear investment strategy as a basis for giving advice to clients

  25. Episode #7 - Derivatives

    A brief discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of derivatives for investors.

  26. Episode #6 - Fixed Income Products

    An overview of the fixed income marketplace in Canada.

  27. Episode #5 - Economic Policy

    How the Federal Government and the Bank of Canada try to create a stable national economy.

  28. Episode #4 - Economic Theory

    How the business cycle relates to financial markets and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as an example.

  29. The Canadian Regulatory Environment

    Three important questions relating to the regulation of the securities industry in Canada.

  30. Episode #2: Canadian Capital Market

    Understanding the difference between "capital market", "financial market" and "financial instrument".

  31. Episode #1: Canadian Securities Industry

    The Canadian financial services marketplace in the context of the global industry.

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Weekly podcasts related to class material and discussions

HOSTED BY

Robert Walker

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business investing

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