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The Allan Small Financial Show

204 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -

'The Allan Small Financial Show' delivers insights, tips, and commentary on current events from an investment perspective, providing practical advice for people looking to invest and navigate changing stock markets. Allan analyzes what’s happening in the news… in the markets… and how the two impact investment decisions. This weekly podcast includes Allan’s biweekly Sunday Money Show with CFRB Newstalk 1010 as well as tips on what investors should be considering over the next 5-10 business days.

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Episodes

This Week: Fed Speak / Bond Yields / Dividends and Trends

April 05, 2023 22:54 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

“This Week” with Allan Small: Will the Fed raise rates again only to end up lowering them later this year? What is the bond market telling investors? Why should investors consider owning dividend stocks? Check out this segment to learn more. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - April 5th 2023

April 05, 2023 22:47 - 43 minutes - 46.5 MB

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - April 5, 2023

April 05, 2023 22:47 - 43 minutes - 46.5 MB

Listen to the most recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show as I discuss North American stock markets, oil prices, short selling, and key financial dates to watch. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Latest stock market action & Banking systems

April 04, 2023 15:52 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discussed the state of the US banking system, interest rates and the latest stock market action. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

Have Tech Stocks Become Safe Havens?

March 29, 2023 15:39 - 4 minutes - 11.1 MB

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

Canadian Economy Snapshot

March 29, 2023 15:36 - 2 minutes - 9.43 MB

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

Banking Turmoil: Should Canadians be Concerned?

March 29, 2023 15:23 - 6 minutes - 12.9 MB

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: Fed Strategy & U.S. Inflation / Bond Yields Plunge / Stock Valuations

March 26, 2023 01:13 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

“This Week” with Allan Small: How will the Fed announcements continue to affect the markets? What do bond yields tell us? Which stocks make most sense to take a look at in this investment environment? Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - March 22, 2023

March 26, 2023 00:45 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Banking turmoil has been dominating the headlines for the past 2 weeks with the collapse of a few banks in the US and one major bank in Europe. Should Canadians be afraid of our banks? Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Canadian & U.S. Banking Systems

March 21, 2023 14:43 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discussed the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and its impact on the Canadian & U.S. banking systems. We also answered your questions on bank valuations, technology stocks and more. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Economic Data / Bond Yields / It's all about the Macro

March 10, 2023 16:22 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MB

It’s ALL about the macro today. Stocks are struggling, but not because of how business is going on an individual basis. Talk of higher interest rates getting higher for longer are having an impact. It won’t always be this way, so never fear. Good quality names will move higher once again! Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - March 8, 2023

March 10, 2023 16:17 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

A reasonable alternative to the stock market is the fixed income market. It provides a chance to invest in a more conservative way. But, remember that a bond isn’t the best route to growth. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Canadian Growth (Gross Domestic Product)

March 06, 2023 18:18 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the inflation rates in Canada & the US. I also answered your questions on Canadian growth (Gross Domestic Product) and should investors expect bumpy markets throughout 2023. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Central Banks & Inflation / Quarterly Earnings / Taking Profits

February 24, 2023 18:54 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MB

Central Banks keeping up the fight against inflation. Inflation rate is coming down, and the overnight rate is getting higher. When these rates meet, it will be good news for Canadians. This could mean the stoppage of raising rates. Where will rates settle? Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - February 22, 2023

February 24, 2023 16:53 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

Inflation is coming down! The overnight rate is getting higher. When these two rates converge, it’s good! That’s when the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve will likely stop raising rates. Stay tuned! Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Strong start to the year for Jobs growth and the stock market

February 22, 2023 04:35 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss stock market performance and the strong job growth in January. I also discussed why the strong start to 2023, once again, shows us that you cannot time markets! Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

The Allan Small Financial Show: Interview with David Garofalo

February 14, 2023 18:21 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Has cryptocurrency supplanted gold as the preeminent hedge against the U.S Dollar? Perhaps not according to my guest David Garofalo. And while it may not have replaced it, cryptocurrency has certainly impacted the price of gold in the short term. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - February 8, 2023

February 13, 2023 18:30 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MB

Let’s talk gold. Is now a good time to invest in gold? In this episode, I speak with David Garofalo, Chairman & CEO of Gold Royalty Corp. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Why were the markets so strong in January?

February 11, 2023 15:18 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss why the stock market was so strong in January, higher interest rates for longer and much more regarding today's investment environment. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Fed / Central Bank Speak, The Current Rebound & Dividend Paying Stocks

February 10, 2023 18:55 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MB

When the Fed talks, the market listens. This week, Jerome Powell acknowledged that while he is seeing inflation begin to fall, the battle is just beginning. There may be additional rate hikes still to come. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: Economic Data, Corporate Earnings & Evaluating Investment

January 27, 2023 21:14 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MB

Has a favourite stock of yours moved up too much too fast? If it’s a good quality investment that had a dipped significantly in 2022 it may have more room to grow. It’s essential to continuously evaluate your holdings to understand if it has the potential to continue running up. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - January 25, 2023

January 27, 2023 21:02 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

Listen to the most recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show as I discuss the rise in oil prices, recession concerns and the role computer programs play in affecting markets today. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Should investors contribute to an RRSP, a TFSA, or both?

January 26, 2023 15:27 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss central banks, contrarian investing, TFSA versus RRSP and more. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

The Allan Small Financial Show - January 11, 2023

January 18, 2023 18:11 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

On this episode, I discussed the latest stock market action, provided my insight on the markets and the overall economy. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: Economic Data, Corporate Earnings & Contrarian Investing

January 18, 2023 18:05 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MB

Are you a Contrarian? An iron stomach when getting into an investment everyone is bailing out of at a low is difficult. But it’s an opportunity to buy low and sell high. Like I always say, look for those good quality investment opportunities like in the tech space. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Do investors expect more rate increases?

January 12, 2023 18:07 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss how markets will perform this year, do investors expect more rate increases, and much more. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

The Allan Small Financial Show - Interview with MPP Stephen Crawford

December 30, 2022 19:38 - 9 minutes - 9.14 MB

What is the government doing to help businesses cope with rising rates and rising inflation? MPP Stephen Crawford and I talked about the Ontario government’s focus on the economy and more. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show: Interview with Dan Kelly

December 30, 2022 19:34 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MB

What is most affecting small businesses? Inflation and interest? Labour? Something else? Debt takes the cake. Upwards of $150,000 of new debt subject to higher interest rates and loans coming due next year. Businesses are still struggling in the wake of staying afloat during the pandemic. Check out my interview with Dan Kelly - President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or emai...

The Allan Small Financial Show: Interview with Pattie-Lovett Reid

December 30, 2022 19:31 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MB

How can people navigate the current economic landscape of rising interest rates and inflation? Pattie-Lovett Reid joined our show to discuss why the market has fallen so much and more. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: Economic Data / Corporate Earnings / Investing or Paying Down Debt

December 28, 2022 19:16 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MB

Paying down debt vs. investments? What to do with your money? Where I used to advise investing as much as possible due to rock bottom interest rates, now, it’s more of a 50/50. If you can pay down high interest debt and make investments, that’s the way to go. Reach out to me, and we can have a look at your situation to give you the best game plan! Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Highs / Lows of 2022

December 16, 2022 01:39 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the investment highlights for 2022. We also answered your questions about today’s economic environment and the three things investors need to consider when they are investing their hard earned money. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Macro & Micro Investing / Objectives & Time Horizon

December 12, 2022 20:04 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MB

What is the biggest mistake you can make as an investor? Getting out of the market entirely. Understanding your investment objectives and time horizon are crucial to maintaining a healthy and profit bearing portfolio. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Stock Market Action

December 04, 2022 19:15 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the latest on the volatility in the markets, stock market action and more. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: What is the Fed saying? / Asset Management / Dividend Stocks

November 28, 2022 16:08 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MB

Want to make a substantial difference in your current portfolio? Think about dividend paying investments? Get paid now for growth forthcoming! If you’re invested in dividend paying investments and dividends are reinvested, you have more significant growth! Reach out and let’s talk strategy to help get you paid sooner! Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Dealing with skepticism with rising markets

November 20, 2022 13:58 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss why investors should ignore the noise regarding stock markets and how they should view recent gains. We also answered your questions about interest rate hikes, and more. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Economic Data, Corporate Earnings & Re-examining your own portfolio

November 16, 2022 18:34 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MB

Have a good quality investment that isn’t quite posting the results you’re looking for? Tune in to find out why cutting bait and running may not be the right decision for you. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Stock market performance & Interest rates

November 02, 2022 15:57 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the latest stock market performance and how the North American stock markets have been in a trading range since June 30th. I will also answer your questions about interest rates, recent market volatility and more. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Economic Data, Corporate Earnings & Portfolio’s Asset Mix

November 02, 2022 14:39 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Gut check time. Do you have an iron stomach for investments? If so, you could see excellent returns on a good quality investment. Timing the bottom of the market is tricky, but if you get in with a quality investment and ride out the lows, you could see an exceptional return in your investment down the road. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Nasdaq hitting two year low

October 19, 2022 13:17 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the latest inflation data. We also answered your questions regarding corporate earnings, Nasdaq hitting two year low, The Allan Small Difference and more. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Economic data, Corporate earnings & Nasdaq lowest in 2 years

October 18, 2022 17:36 - 6 minutes - 6.25 MB

The NASDAQ: It’s the lowest it’s been in 2 years! Technology stocks are important because some have sold off 60%+ from their 52 week highs. If you have a time horizon of 12-24 months or longer, this may be an opportunity for you. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Government Bonds & US dollar vs. Canadian dollar

October 12, 2022 17:33 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss how the rise in bond rates is affecting the stock market. We also answered your questions regarding corporate announcements, government bonds, US dollar vs. Canadian dollar and more. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Economic Data, Corporate Announcements & Government Bonds

October 05, 2022 18:50 - 6 minutes - 5.96 MB

What is the economic data the Fed is focused on? What are CEOs saying about their business outlook and hiring? Why are markets paying attention to U.S. government bonds? Get the answers here. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Inflation Data & Bond Yields

September 21, 2022 14:45 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the interest rate hikes in the U.S. & Canada. We also answered your questions regarding the latest inflation data, bond yields and more. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Economic data, Markets factoring in rate hikes & Price of oil

September 21, 2022 13:36 - 13 minutes - 14.3 MB

What does the latest inflation data mean for the economy and the stock market? Are we starting to make higher lows? Are those peaks and valleys getting less extreme? Get the answers here. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Interest rate hikes & latest stock market action

September 11, 2022 19:29 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent speech and its impact on the markets. We also answered your questions regarding interest rate hikes and more. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: The Fed, Economic Data & Price of Oil

September 05, 2022 20:05 - 7 minutes - 7.68 MB

Is the Bank of Canada getting closer to the end of their rising interest rate cycle? There’s a meeting coming up next week. Watch for this! How will they react to the latest inflationary data? How will this affect interest rates moving forward to the end of the year? Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: Inflation Data, Bargain Analysis & Price of Oil

August 25, 2022 15:56 - 7 minutes - 7.93 MB

Have we reached a peak inflation? How many bargains remain in the stock market? Could higher oil prices have increased inflation by as much as 50%? Get the answers here. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: GDP of Canada and the U.S.

August 11, 2022 19:39 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the U.S. and Canada’s recent gross domestic product (GDP) and what investors learn from the data. We also answered your questions on the Federal Reserve’s comments on rate hikes and why they are important. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Fed Meeting & Rate Hike / Corporate Earnings / Economic Indicators

August 07, 2022 22:18 - 4 minutes - 6.65 MB

Was the Fed’s commentary as important as the rate hike itself? What are the latest corporate earnings telling investors? What economic data should investors be focused on this week? Get the answers here. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Potential rate cuts in 2023

July 29, 2022 18:18 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the effects of rising interest rates are having on the markets. We also answered your questions on the latest quarterly earnings, potential rate cuts in 2023, and more. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.