Insights: United States

Yardeni Fireside: Key Takeaways

On November 3rd, we hosted the prominent Wall Street strategist, Ed Yardeni, in Toronto for a fireside chat moderated by Jennifer Mersereau and Pat Sommerville, Co-CEOs of Hamilton ETFs. The discussion centered on his “Roaring 2020s” thesis, offering insights into the transformative trends defining the decade ahead.

Ed Yardeni: Investing in the Roaring 2020s

On October 2nd, we had the pleasure of hosting Ed Yardeni for a fireside chat, moderated by Jennifer Mersereau and Pat Sommerville, Co-CEOs of Hamilton ETFs. The conversation explored his “Roaring 2020s” thesis, highlighting the transformative forces shaping this decade.

DayMAX™ ETFs: Seize the Day

The world of options trading has seen a meteoric rise in a new, fast-paced instrument: the Zero-Day-to-Expiration (0DTE) option. These options contracts, which expire the same day they are traded, now account for a significant portion of daily options volume. Since their emergence in 2022, 0DTE options have seen their trading volume grow more than fivefold, with over $1 trillion in notional value trading hands each…

Replay: Market Outlook with Ed Yardeni (2025-06-04)

On June 4, 2025, we hosted our 8th Market Outlook with Ed Yardeni where the prominent Wall Street strategist provided his current thoughts on the U.S. economy and stock market, including what is fueling the market’s resilience, where risks still linger, and what could trigger the next move — up or down. See below for the replay.

Volatility Is Back — and Likely Here to Stay

Markets have shown remarkable resilience, bouncing back from the lows seen in early April. But beneath this recent resurgence, a key shift has emerged: significantly elevated volatility. While the broader market indices’ year-to-date returns suggest some sense of stability, the volatility seen last month was reminiscent of March 2020 and even the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (GFC) — periods marked by far steeper drawdowns.

EMAX — Opportunity Amid Energy Pullback

The recent decline in crude oil prices has weighed on investor sentiment toward the oil and gas sector. Yet, beneath the surface, fundamentals remain resilient: global energy demand is holding up, producers are maintaining strong financial discipline, and supply constraints continue to support long-term pricing. For energy investors with a long-term view, the current market weakness may offer a compelling entry point — particularly in North…

Why Add Gold Into the MIX?

For centuries, gold has played a key role in preserving wealth and providing financial stability. And while the Gold Standard[1] has long since been abandoned by countries around the world, gold can still play an important role in an investor’s portfolio. Modern portfolios often emphasize equities and bonds, but gold remains a distinct and uncorrelated asset that can offer security during times of uncertainty.

Is MIX Worth its Weight in Gold?

Over the past 50+ years, U.S. equities have suffered numerous steep declines, from the inflation crisis of the early 1970’s to the current tariff turmoil of 2025. These drawdowns — ranging from moderate corrections to deep bear markets — highlight an interesting and fairly consistent pattern. When equities fall sharply, two asset classes – Bonds and Gold – perform particularly well.

Navigating Tariff Turmoil with Ed Yardeni

Rising geopolitical tensions and renewed fears of a tariff-driven trade war have injected fresh uncertainty and volatility into global markets. To help investors make sense of it all, we sat down on April 8th with prominent Wall Street strategist, Ed Yardeni, to ask five questions that are top of mind for investors.

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