Hampton Financial Corporation: New Executive Appointments
We are pleased to announce our new executive team. Please enjoy our press release here.
Read full postEconomic Watch Q3 2019
Our partners at National Bank Financial offer a 2019 fourth quarter perspective on changing global economic trends and what to expect for the balance of the year. What they are watching for: September’s (Canadian) labour force survey will draw the most attention. No less than 304,000 jobs were added in the country in the first … Continue reading Economic Watch Q3 2019
Read full postEnjoy Our Updated Trade Execution Policies
With the emergence of multiple competitive marketplaces in Canada, Hampton Securities Limited (“Hampton”) prepared this policy to inform its clients of the conditions and activities that could affect them in this trading environment. For all our legal policies, please read here: https://www.hamptonsecurities.com/legal/
Read full postTrade Wars – ‘The Yin and The Yang’
The Canadian and American economies are proving to be resilient in light of current global trade tensions and wars. U.S. consumer spending, which accounts for an outsized share of GDP, bounced back strongly, supported by the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years. Canada’s wage growth and inflationary pressures have emerged against a steady, central bank … Continue reading Trade Wars – ‘The Yin and The Yang’
Read full postWomen and Wealth
Here are some interesting facts about Female Investors: -Women have accounted for over 50% of job gains, as gender wage gap still exists but has narrowed in 2019. -Women outlive men by 6 years on average. -By 2028, it is estimated that women will control $4 Trillion in financial assets and if real estate assets … Continue reading Women and Wealth
Read full postTariffs, Trade and Your Investment Portfolio
Canadians have an understandable bias towards building investment portfolios that own Canadian stocks and bonds. Our partners at National Bank Financial Economics suggest that the world of Trump tariffs and trade policies may require a new approach to how to analyze your investments. In an article from Investment Executive Canada, National Bank Financial recommends, “In this … Continue reading Tariffs, Trade and Your Investment Portfolio
Read full postRecord Canadian Jobs Report
Great news for the Canadian economy as a record number of full-time jobs was declared in April 2019 with 107,000 added. Our partners at National Bank Financial, Economics offers a balanced view of this one month surge.
Read full postOutlook On Housing
Interpreting recent economic signals in the first quarter of 2019 is challenging. Housing markets in main urban centers are cooling. This is generally interpreted as a good sign and potentially averting a housing bubble. It appears that the new rules on speculation, foreign ownership and increasing mortgage rates have had a positive impact on a … Continue reading Outlook On Housing
Read full postNew Federal Budget and Tax Time
The new Federal Budget dropped on March 19, 2019 during a time when many Canadians are thinking about their 2018 Tax Filing returns. What do you need to know? A Number Of Perspectives We offer a few different perspectives on the Budget features and proposed changes. PWC provides a specific list of changes from a … Continue reading New Federal Budget and Tax Time
Read full postTax Tips for 2019
The New Year brings many tips to kickstart every age group’s 2019 financial resolutions. Need some inspiration to get organized? A Financial Post Article recommends steps to get your plans for wealth building this year kickstarted. HEY KIDS … YOU CAN EARN $12,000 TAX FREE Canadians can earn $12,069 under the basic personal exemption amount. High … Continue reading Tax Tips for 2019
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