As we turn the page to 2026, investors find themselves navigating a market that has defied expectations. The volatility of early 2025 — driven by geopolitical uncertainty and policy reversals — gave way to a powerful rebound, reminding us that fundamentals (the key principles of investing), not headlines, ultimately steer the course of markets. The recession fears have faded, replaced by signs of reacceleration across global economies. In this year’s outlook, we explore the forces shaping this new phase of the cycle and what they mean for investors seeking clarity amid the noise.
The third quarter of 2025 delivered broad gains across virtually all asset classes, as markets shrugged off caution and rallied strongly.
While it can be tempting to reveal all when using AI tools, it’s important to keep your personal and financial information safe. Here’s how you can do it.
Did you know that over half of Canadians don’t have a will? And that number jumps to 70% for younger Canadians (aged 18-34) and 66% for those aged 35-54. This is even more surprising given that almost 60% of Canadians think they have a good level of estate planning in place.
Many investors struggle to keep their emotions in check when making investment decisions. After all, we’re human beings; our instincts often dictate our behaviour, even in the face of hard facts and rationality. These four strategies can help you to avoid making impulsive decisions and keep your financial plan on track.
Many investors struggle to keep their emotions in check when making investment decisions. After all, we’re human beings; our instincts often dictate our behaviour, even in the face of hard facts and rationality. These four strategies can help you to avoid making impulsive decisions and keep your financial plan on track.
It’s rather easy to sum up 2024. “It exceeded expectations” is the most obvious way to put it. Even the most optimistic projections were well shy of the eye-catching gains investors experienced across equity and fixed income markets in 2024. Positive market surprises shouldn’t come as too much of a shock though, as the markets have a way of making forecasting the year ahead a futile and frustrating exercise. The markets don’t operate on a timeline dictated by forecasts, which is why we prefer to focus on the trends with any forecast, rather than try and hit the bullseye.
As you begin to get ready to prepare your 2024 tax return, we want to ensure you’re aware of important upcoming dates and deadlines so you have everything you need to file your return with minimal hassle.
With the end of the year fast approaching, Canadian taxpayers will want to consider all the tax planning opportunities available to them. Which year-end planning strategies apply to you will depend upon your specific circumstances and objectives. The IG Wealth Management Year-end Tax Planning Checklist can help you understand what opportunities are most suited to you.
It’s not easy to talk about estate planning; after all, who wants to think about what might happen when they’re no longer here? It’s also a complicated topic, covering investments, tax and real estate, not to mention hard-to-navigate family issues. There’s far more to it than just making a will — find out exactly what’s involved in estate planning. As a result, many people make mistakes or forget important steps when developing their estate plan, which can lead to trouble for their loved ones.
As we wave goodbye to 2023, we can also expect to bid adieu to some of the key events of the year that made it especially challenging for the markets. The central bank interest rate rises, which brought about a mini banking collapse early in the year, appear to have come to an end, while inflation is moving toward target levels.
If you owned a residential property in Canada on December 31, 2022, you might have to pay an Underused Housing Tax (UHT) if it was vacant or underused. Even if you’re not subject to tax, you may be required to file an Underused Housing Tax return to claim an exemption.