I am really honoured to find this blog listed among the best Canadian Investment Blogs in MoneySense magazine, a leading Canadian finance publication. The article by columnist Larry MacDonald is in two parts: the first mentions really good commentators like Bill Cara (check out Mr. Cara’s post about the mention), Irwin Michael and Norm Rothery (of the Stingy Investor). Mr. Michael and Mr. Rothery also write insightful columns for MoneySense.
The second part mentions the hilarious The Market Guy, which I stumbled upon just the other day. He writes mostly about his adventures in income trust investing. I have to confess that I haven’t heard about the other blogs mentioned, but I am going to check out all of them and note down my thoughts over the Victoria Day weekend.
Here’s what Mr. MacDonald said about this blog:
Written by a software developer with a keen interest in investing, this blog has a pleasing design and writing style. There are many links to and reviews of articles, books and blog pieces on investing (and personal finance). It’s good for drawing attention to items you might not otherwise notice. The author goes by the nickname Arbe but his ‘About Me’ button has been disabled — maybe because he has a new job with a big software firm in Ottawa and is trying to play it safe.
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11 responses so far ↓
1 frugal chick // May 19, 2005 at 10:13 pm
Hi Arbee,
Congratulations for being voted one of the best Canadian Investment blogs - you really deserve it.
Frugal Chick
2 Canadian Capitalist » In the News // May 15, 2006 at 4:58 pm
[...] MoneySense.ca, May 19, 2005, The Best Canadian Investment Blogs. [...]
3 John Ramage // Jul 13, 2006 at 11:11 pm
Does anyone know a good discount broker to replace Ameritrade Canada? I am looking for real time streamer and charting. How can a Canadian use an American discount broker?
Thanks
John
4 Bill // Nov 21, 2006 at 2:54 pm
My blog is about my company looking for investors, can you give any hints on the best way to approach investors? I am nervous about someone stealing it from under my nose without securing investment FIRST…Thanks
5 Bob // Dec 10, 2006 at 11:33 am
More about Canadian Gold mining stocks please!
6 Lynn // Jan 12, 2007 at 4:53 pm
Hi John,
I’d suggest Questrade - but I’m biased because I work there.
7 Jody // Feb 18, 2007 at 11:42 am
Hello.. Just did a search on investment blogs and this site came up #1 on the google search.
My question is somewhat complicated or maybe not. Perhaps its just my lack of investment knowledge.
I am a Canadian (non-resident status) living in South Korea as a English Professor. Its now my 3rd year in Korea and i’ve decided to stay for the long haul (5-7 + years). My question is this:
As a non resident of Canada I don’t have to pay income tax from the money i’ve earned working in Korea. Thats the sole purpose of claiming non residency in Canada. However as a non resident I am very limited to owning property, assests, even a driver license which can change my residency status.
I am saving about 1500.00 (CDN) per month. I would like to start investing with that spare 1500 per month but dont know where to start.
All info would be greatly appreciated.
8 Mal Williams // Feb 18, 2007 at 5:21 pm
Please take a look at the investment strategy paper on http://www.copstrat.com. Nothing for sale on this site — just an investment research paper and the results of a research model that ran 15 years of monthly data on mutual fund asset classes.
I am interested in your opinion.
Thanks, Mal Williams
9 Danielle // Apr 19, 2007 at 6:10 pm
Jody non-resident expats can own property in Canada. There are many options available. Now especially is a good time to invest in Canadian Real Estate.
10 Stuart // Aug 30, 2007 at 12:48 pm
I think real estate is always a good investment as it is a great hedge against inflation; however, searching for the right market is extremely important. For example, investing in the Vancouver market today might not be a good short term decision since it seems we could be at a peak. Long term real estate is always a good be though. Most Canadians are over invested in real estate though and should diversify into equities and fixed income instruments as well.
11 Investor Guy // Oct 19, 2007 at 10:35 am
Real Estate investing is indeed a great way to make money. Of course investing for the long term is the best strategy when the local market is not booming.
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