Author: Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc.

How to Invest in a Volatile Stock Market?

Written by Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc. on October 19, 2022. Posted in Investing. No Comments on How to Invest in a Volatile Stock Market?

Volatile stock markets are a reality, but do not need to be a hindrance to building wealth over the long-term. Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc. is a Toronto-based independent investment manager who has been building wealth since 1985 through various market cycles for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, corporations, institutions, and trusts. In this article, we provide some suggestions help deal with investing during periods of stock market volatility even when there is no perfect way to foresee such periods, predict how long they will last, or predetermine the depth of decline they may cause.

Is Buying a House a Good Investment to Build Wealth?

Written by Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc. on October 12, 2022. Posted in Life Events. No Comments on Is Buying a House a Good Investment to Build Wealth?

Many people may tell you that buying a house is a good investment to build wealth—but is it, really?

Buying a house requires taking money out of your pocket for the initial purchase and an ongoing outlay of cash for property taxes, maintenance, insurance, and utilities, among others, for as long as you own the house. This article points out two additional, hidden, downsides of purchasing a house for investment purposes which you may wish to know before you decide to purchase your next investment property.

What Does a Stock’s Dividend Yield Mean?

Written by Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc. on October 12, 2022. Posted in Investing. No Comments on What Does a Stock’s Dividend Yield Mean?

Dividend yield on a stock means how much dividend income you will likely receive relative to the current price of the stock. It is the ratio of a stock’s annual dividend payment compared to its current price. However, dividend yield can, at times, be misleading to the average investor looking to invest in dividend-paying stocks. Learn more about dividend yields in this article.

Planned Giving vs. Regular Charitable Donations

Written by Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc. on October 3, 2022. Posted in Philanthropy. No Comments on Planned Giving vs. Regular Charitable Donations

Over the past decade or so Canada has been one of the top ten most charitable countries. Making charitable donations has become a regular aspect of life for many high-net-worth individuals and families. But what is planned giving and how is it different from making regular charitable donations?

Diversifying to Reduce Your Overall Investment Risk

Written by Bloom Investment Counsel, Inc. on October 3, 2022. Posted in Investing. No Comments on Diversifying to Reduce Your Overall Investment Risk

Have you diversified to reduce your overall investment risk? Even if you are currently investing in funds or are relying on the expertise of a discretionary investment manager, it’s always a good idea to think about diversification.