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.

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.

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.

Translating risk tolerance and goals to an investment strategy means finding the balance between investment performance and risk. All investments are subject to some degree of investment risk and each investor has their own level of risk tolerance. This article discusses investment risk, investor risk tolerance, and how investors can manage risk to attain their investment goals.

While the popularity of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) continues to grow, a number of ETF misconceptions have evolved. It is important to understand these ETF misconceptions before investing in ETFs.