Maddie Johnson

Maddie is a freelance writer and editor who has been reporting for Advisor.ca since 2019.

Market Insights

Cautious hope for fixed income investors

Bonds are showing signs of stabilizing

By Maddie Johnson |November 27, 2023

1 min read

Policy

Canada likely to see rate cuts before U.S.

CIBC's chief economist sees the Bank of Canada easing its policy in Q2 2024

By Maddie Johnson |November 20, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

Can dividend stocks compete with bonds?

Examining dividend sustainability is key

By Maddie Johnson |November 13, 2023

1 min read

Tax Strategies

Year-end tax planning for 2023

Golombek on tax-loss selling, charitable giving and managing the new AMT

By Maddie Johnson |November 6, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

Stay the course amid market volatility

Bond pain may be over as hiking cycle nears end

By Maddie Johnson |October 30, 2023

1 min read

Technology

What’s new in fintech?

Firms look to make financial advice more efficient and client-focused

By Maddie Johnson |October 26, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

Confidence in ESG investing grows as market matures: RIA

Responsible Investment Association report highlights continued demand for ESG standards amid uptick in portion of RI assets

By Maddie Johnson |October 26, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

High-quality tech stocks remain resilient

Why tech giants are less vulnerable to high rates

By Maddie Johnson |October 23, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

High rates a ‘boon’ for active currency investors

Wider differentials provide opportunities

By Maddie Johnson |October 16, 2023

1 min read

Regulation

Board diversity improves, but journey not over: report

C-suite change is slow for women, Indigenous people and those with disabilities

By Maddie Johnson |October 12, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

Opportunities in fixed income

PM likes short-dated, high-quality bonds

By Maddie Johnson |October 11, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

Using health-care stocks for defensive positioning

Most of the sector maintains demand across economic cycles, PM says

By Maddie Johnson |October 11, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

What higher-for-longer rates mean for investors

CIBC’s chief investment officer discusses bonds, equities and currencies

By Maddie Johnson |October 11, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

What higher-for-longer rates mean for investors

CIBC’s chief investment officer discusses bonds, equities and currencies

By Maddie Johnson |October 6, 2023

1 min read

Industry

Taking clients from “fine” to “flourishing”

With a new approach to monitoring, advisors can deepen connections and help clients set and achieve new goals

By Maddie Johnson |September 29, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

Soft landing could spark stock market gains

PM remains cautious but sees reason for optimism

By Maddie Johnson |September 18, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

Canadian equities set for growth despite recent underperformance

Valuations and dividends make stocks attractive

By Maddie Johnson |September 11, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

Investment industry at “inflection point” with new tech, rate environment: report

The CFA Institute outlined trends for the next decade, including product personalization and active management

By Maddie Johnson |September 6, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

Why a defensive stance makes sense to close out the year

Risk management and diversification will be important in uncertain market

By Maddie Johnson |September 1, 2023

1 min read

Market Insights

U.S. equities ride tech wave amid valuation concerns

Value manager sees opportunities in second half

By Maddie Johnson |August 28, 2023

1 min read

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