In this session, we explore the evolution of factor ETFs and delve into how quality investing works. We will look at different approaches to measurement, and why this factor may hold up across different market environments. From the general risk-return profile to the nuts and bolts of MSCI’s methodology, Paul Riccardella of MSCI and Erin Allen of BMO ETFs will uncover the truth about quality ETF investing and how it can fit in your portfolio.

Benj will talk about contrarian investing in this time of frothy markets, huge debt loads around the world and a new administration in the White House. The icing on the cake to be addressed is the increasingly frosty relations between major nations. 

Chris Vermeulen shares his simple ETF strategy, which he uses with his own investment capital to safely navigate the markets no matter which direction or curveball the market throws at him. This technically proven strategy uses price, momentum, cycles, and sentiment to identify trends starting or ending. Through the use of risk and position management, he shares a way to never have to worry about the market direction again and how you can consistently grow your account. 

With more and more ETFs listed on Canadian exchanges, DIY investors have an overabundance of choice. It can be hard for investors to know which ETFs to put into their portfolios—should you stick with index-based ETFs or explore thematic and sector ETFs, for example? MoneySense breaks through the clutter with our annual ETF All-Stars Report—now in its 12th year. We’ll look at the makeup of today’s ETF market and which ETFs are worth considering.

What is currency hedging, and why does it matter? Head of ETF strategy, Bipan Rai, and senior associate, Zayla Saunders, take a deep dive into currency risk and how it can impact your portfolio. In this session, we uncover the two main factors to take into account when considering hedged versus unhedged ETFs, and how you can implement these in your portfolio for long-term success.

Simeon is one of Canada’s top real estate professionals, as well as the co-founder and managing partner of REC Canada. During this session, he will teach you how to analyze market trends, property values, and investment returns so you can make informed decisions and optimize your real estate portfolio. If you already own investment real estate in Canada—or are looking to get started—you will NOT want to miss this lively session. 

In this panel, experts explore multi-family investments in the Canadian multi-residential housing market. Learn how high-net-worth investors can capitalize on the multi-family sector for diversified portfolios and stable returns.

Explore Canada's commercial real estate debt markets and gain insights for informed investment decisions. Learn about debt brokers' roles, market challenges, lender selectivity, refinancing hurdles, and the impact of recent rate cuts on capital availability.

What should traditional and alternative investors in Canada know about the new capital gains tax changes? Find out in this session, as MoneySense Editor-in-Chief Lisa Hannam walks through what the changes mean and how they may impact investors. She will also answer the top five questions Canadians have about capital gains tax.

JLL Canada's head of research shares a deep dive into Canadian commercial real estate, focusing on private investment trends across major markets and asset classes. During this session we'll analyze institutional vs. high-net-worth investor dynamics, providing key insights for navigating the evolving CRE landscape.

Join Robert as he discusses current market conditions in the real estate sector in Canada. Are we back to pre-Covid trends? Where are we in the cycle compared to previous cycles. What’s different? What’s the forecast with where rates are moving, sales volumes?

By the end of this century, the world’s population will have increased by half, that’s another 3.6 billion people. How are we going to feed and house them when our biodiversity challenges continue to deteriorate? Forests To Fortune has the answer, and it just so happens that savvy investors will profit handsomely.