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08/02/2023If the second quarter seemed eerily familiar, that’s because many themes continued from Q1. While inflation appeared to be levelling off, central banks are still increasing rates to combat rising prices. This is a balancing act. Higher rates increase the cost of borrowing, but higher prices ... Keep Reading "Q2 2023 – The Quarter That Was" >
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07/27/2023There are times when an investor’s patience is tested, especially in the short term. This may well be one of those times. We are in a different investment environment today than we’ve had for the past 40 years. In the short term it can be uncomfortable. Portfolio returns may underperform ... Keep Reading "Q2 2023 Quarterly Investment Update" >
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06/29/2023Planes, trains and automobiles…when we’re not outside enjoying the summer weather, chances are we’ll be hitting the road to escape to the cottage or further afield. To make the time fly by, more and more people are tuning into podcasts, and the Newport team is no exception. ... Keep Reading "11 Picks for Your Summer Podcast List" >
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06/21/2023It’s June 21! Summer is officially here. As we trade our spring jackets for shorts and head to the beach, cottage or hop on a plane for a long-awaited vacation, it’s the perfect time to dive into a book or two. Looking for inspiration? We asked members of the Newport team what titles are on... Keep Reading "18 Books for Your Summer Reading List" >
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06/08/2023In this occasional blog series, we take you behind the scenes to meet the team at Newport Private Wealth. Today, we’re highlighting Jordan Schwann, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager, who joined Newport in 2015. We spoke with Jordan about how he got started in the financial services ... Keep Reading "Meet the Team: Jordan Schwann" >
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05/17/2023After a challenging 2022, equity markets enjoyed a relief rally in January. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) finished the month with a gain of just over 6%, as investors were optimistic that declining inflation signalled a potential end to interest rates hikes. Sentiment ... Keep Reading "Q1 2023 – The Quarter That Was" >
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04/28/2023From the unforeseen bank collapses in the U.S. and Europe to public equity swings, it’s been another quarter for the record books. In our Q1 2023 video update, Newport’s Chief Investment Officer, Mark Kinney, talks about how Newport performed in the face of the abrupt shifts in market ... Keep Reading "Q1 2023 Quarterly Investment Update" >
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As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2023, it seems fitting to reflect on how the face of women and wealth is changing – and what remains the same. First, the good news. A recent McKinsey report indicates that “an unprecedented amount of assets will shift into the hands of US women over ... Keep Reading "International Women’s Day 2023: The changing face of wealth" >
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Family Day, observed in many provinces across Canada, gives Canadians an opportunity to come together with loved ones and revel in together time. It may also be a time to think about something that’s especially meaningful—the future of your family’s financial legacy and wealth. According ... Keep Reading "Generational Wealth: How families can prepare for the future" >
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02/09/2023After two years of elevated gains, equity markets reversed and suffered a significant sell off in 2022. The bond market did not fare any better. Rising inflation required a year of interest rate hikes, resulting in one of the worst years ever for bonds. As a result, 2022 lags only two Great ... Keep Reading "Q4 2022 – The Quarter That Was" >