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Investors interested in buying high and selling higher should hold shares of companies in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector. In its simplest sense, AI uses computer algorithms to sort through billions of bits of data to recognize patterns, then analyzes the patterns to make decisions and predictions, while, if employing machine learning, simultaneously learning from mistakes. The learning process means AI programs may become more intelligent over time, causing doomsayers to worry that eventually AI will be able to take over the world.

Very long-time Canadian MoneySaver readers may recall that I wrote several articles between 1994 and 2003. Back in the day, I wrote about contrary investing and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (“Beat the Dow”). Years later, I contributed stories talking about the inclusion of Private and Alternative Equities in your investment plan. After a five-year hiatus, I’m delighted to be back.

On Saturday, September 13, 2025, the Canadian MoneySaver team was excited to take part in The Toronto MoneyShow at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This marked our 13th consecutive year attending the event - a tradition we’re always proud to be a part of. This year’s theme, The Great Canadian Money Reset, could not have been more timely. It was reflected throughout the show in engaging sessions on topics including making the case for investing in Canadian Energy, exploring the growing influence of financial influencers, examining where we stand in the current economic cycle, discussing the hot topic of AI, and much more.

Recently, Canadians have soured on the United States as a vacation destination. Canadians are going south less and re-exploring the beauty of Canada. To me, there is much here in Canada, from the amazing beauty of Cape Breton to the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia and Alberta, and so much in between.
We Canadians love our country, our culture, and our diversity. So, many of us are shopping at home now, snowbirds are moving back, and U.S. expats living in Canada are wondering if maintaining their U.S. citizenship with costly tax filing compliance is worth it.

While we are typically an optimistic bunch, it is always good to think about the risks that lurk around the corner and understand the implications it may or may not have on our finances and portfolios. Being too focused on the risks can lead to someone simply hiding under the covers and ‘doing nothing’ which is a risk in and of itself, but if we are going to talk about the dangers that are out there, what better time to do it than in October where we embrace our fears and take to the streets dressed as zombies and monsters! We have curated a few spooky charts that should be on Canadian’s minds currently.

I’m in a bit of a bind. I lost my job in late 2023, I just turned 60, and I unfortunately panicked and sold about 80% of my stock portfolio when the tariff wars started. I have always been a successful buy-and-hold investor, but somehow it really felt like this could be a repeat of the financial crisis of 2008/09, and I wanted to avoid losing a lot of money. Luckily, my wife is still gainfully employed, and we own our house outright.

In the last two decades, China’s economy has witnessed one of the strongest and longest streaks of growth in modern history. The country has transformed itself into a global superpower across different fronts, ranging from manufacturing to high-tech industries. However, the growth of the Chinese economy has been quite sluggish over the last few years, driven by a few negative macro factors such as a depressing housing market and a weak consumer spending environment. China also came out of the COVID-19 pandemic much more slowly than Western countries.

After going through multiple recessions, depressions and big drops in the market do you or your cohorts have a reasonable guess when the next one may occur and what would cause it? The day, month and year it might happen? How big a drop percentage wise? How long will it last? Would AI be able to come up with an answer to this?

So, you've got your eye on a stock. Maybe it's a company you use every day, one you've seen in the news, or a tip you picked up from a friend. Before you hit that “buy” button, take a breath. Investing isn’t gambling—it’s a thoughtful process. But that doesn’t mean it needs to be complicated.

When considering your next stock purchase, think about The ABCs of Investing: a simple, practical framework for making smarter investment decisions.