Joel Higgs - IG Wealth Management

04/23/2026

Great piece from the investment team, particularly interesting quote is "When the bar gets this high, even great news needs to be exceptional to move stocks meaningfully. That is the phase we are in right now, especially in anything tied to AI."

Oil spiked while consumers and tech stayed resilient. Read our commentary to get our insights on this week’s markets. https://ow.ly/YgHz50YLpcg

03/24/2026

Everyone's different in how often they check their investments, but it's important to make sure you aren't letting markets drive your emotions. Always make sure your advisor has assessed your proper risk tolerance, so market fluctuations aren't the cause of your bad week.

It’s never been easier to check up on your portfolio’s performance. However, monitoring your assets more than a few times a year can be stressful and lead to a weaker performance. Here’s how to break the habit. Read More: https://ow.ly/mpqi50YpEIQ

02/12/2026

A great guide for households trying to navigate this world of rising expenses. With 54% of households saying their worried about their current debt obligations it's important to have a clear understanding of debt management.

Debt can be a concern for many Canadians. Learn how comprehensive debt management can help reduce your debts, improve cash flow and increase your savings. Read More: https://ow.ly/H03H50YcVgY

02/09/2026

A great piece by our investment team that demonstrates that positive earnings does not always lead to increase in share price. We are in a cycle now where investors expect significant revenue and profit growth to justify further share price increases.

The market giveth, the market taketh away. Read our commentary to get our insights on this week’s markets. https://ow.ly/EeVz50Yauyx

11/05/2025

"For the first time since 2021, Canadians’ financial confidence rose above the historical average"

We just released our eighth annual Financial Confidence Index, which measures how Canadians feel about their personal financial situation. The latest edition of the Index reveals just how resilient we are.

For the first time since 2021, Canadians’ financial confidence rose above the historical average. At the same time, they are expressing serious concerns about the broader economy, including our relationship with the US, inflation and the potential for a recession in 2026.

The results also highlight a major opportunity for our industry to capitalize on new trends in AI and other technologies to continue delivering best-in-class advice to clients and help build their financial well-being. Read more about this year’s Index: https://ow.ly/OF2i50XnbgF

10/29/2025

Many Canadians don't realize that the funds they withdraw from their Tax Free Savings Account generate new room in the next calendar year.

When you take funds out, be it to generate an income or for major expenses you get that room back as soon as next year begins. Everyone should take the time to look up their room using their MyCRA account, you may have more room than you think.

10/29/2025

Another great appearance by our chief investment strategist Philip Petursson

What’s driving investor sentiment now—tariffs, U.S. inflation, earnings, or gold? Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management breaks down the key forces shaping markets and what they mean for your portfolio. Watch now: https://ow.ly/4mho50XhLG5

06/20/2025

A great interview as always with Phil Petursson

How do geopolitical tensions shape your investment strategy? Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, explores the ripple effects of the conflict in the Middle East on oil prices—and shares why he’s bullish on North American equities. Watch now: https://ow.ly/3zuq30sNo2w

06/20/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to attend the IG Wealth Management Client Appreciation BBQ. It was great to have so many teams participate and to have so many people from the community attend.

06/04/2025

A well-structured withdrawal strategy can significantly enhance after-tax retirement income and improve estate outcomes. This article offers valuable insights on optimizing RRSP drawdowns and using TFSA contributions to support long-term tax efficiency.

When it’s time to retire, many Canadians have several sources of income. We look at which sources you should draw from first to help minimize taxes.