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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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This Week: Inflation, Economic Data & Oil Prices

July 25, 2022 02:54 - 5 minutes - 5.58 MB

How is Inflation impacting central banks? Why are bond rates and GDP important to watch at this time? Why are oil prices slipping lately? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: The U.S. & Canadian jobs data in June

July 13, 2022 17:12 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the U.S. & Canadian jobs data in June and whether worker shortage has an impact on inflation. We also answered your questions on interest rates, recession predictions 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 Sunday Money Show: Allan Small

June 27, 2022 15:46 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Check out my latest podcast. 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 Sunday Money Show: Investors' worries of a possible recession

June 27, 2022 15:46 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss investors' worries of a possible recession and why the Fed will have a tough time controlling inflation. We also answered your questions on oil stocks, portfolio design 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, Corporations & Portfolio Mix

June 23, 2022 17:06 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MB

How & why is the Fed’s 75 basis point rate hike affecting investors? How are corporations reacting? What 2 steps should worried investors consider? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Effects of Inflation & Higher Interest Rates

June 15, 2022 20:02 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss investor fears regarding rising inflation and higher interest rates. We also discussed the pressures on consumers and businesses, and what investors should be considering today. 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: China, Tough Investing & Bear Market

June 10, 2022 14:32 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MB

What does China’s reopening progress after lockdowns mean for investors? Is good news being ignored by the markets? What’s a bear market rally & are they important? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Central Banks & Rate Hikes

June 03, 2022 15:34 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss recent interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada and Federal Reserve. We also spoke about Amazon, Canadian bank earnings, the role of an investment advisor 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: Fed Speak, Corporate Outlook & Doing Your Homework

May 26, 2022 15:48 - 5 minutes - 4.87 MB

What should investors be watching for the Fed to say regarding rate hikes? What are corporations saying about the next few quarters? How do you determine which stocks are the bargains? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: 10-year Government Bond Rate & Corporate Earnings

May 17, 2022 20:10 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss why the markets struggled when the 10-year government bond rate in the U.S. went above 3%. We also spoke about corporate earnings, energy stocks, 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.

The Sunday Money Show: 10-year Government Bond Rate

May 17, 2022 20:10 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss why the markets struggled when the 10-year government bond rate in the U.S. went above 3%. We also spoke about corporate earnings, energy stocks, 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: 10 Year Bond, Corporate Earnings & Why Invest

May 11, 2022 17:10 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MB

Why did markets cringe when 10-year U.S. gov’t bond rate went over 3%? Are markets overlooking recent corporate earnings? Is this a good time to invest in the markets? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Making sense of the markets

May 05, 2022 19:41 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss how investors are responding to rapid interest rate hikes. We also spoke about how a company’s share price does not at times accurately reflect the underlying value, causes of inflation, is Facebook a buy opportunity 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: Interest Rates / Resilient Economy? / Corporate Earnings

April 27, 2022 15:04 - 4 minutes - 4.39 MB

How are investors responding to potentially rapid U.S. Fed rate hikes? Will the economy hold up with rising rates? What are initial corporate earnings results showing? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: 10-Year Government Bond Rates

April 21, 2022 17:16 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the 10-year government bond rates and why it has been rising so quickly over the past few weeks. We also spoke about corporate earnings and whether investors need to revisit their portfolio mix. 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: 10-Year Gov't Bond Rate, Corporate Earnings & Follow The Money

April 14, 2022 14:46 - 4 minutes - 4.34 MB

What do rising 10-year gov’t bonds mean for investors? What to expect as corporate earnings get under way? Follow the money – where will investors focus next? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Contrarian Investing

April 04, 2022 16:57 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss how markets react to faster rate hikes. We also spoke about whether contrarian investing is a good strategy to adopt at this time, the Russia-Ukraine conflict 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: Russia/Ukraine, Federal Reserve & Contrarian Investing

March 30, 2022 15:55 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MB

How might stock markets react if the Russia/Ukraine situation is resolved? What are the implications of faster rate hikes? Why is contrarian investing a good strategy in today’s markets? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Oil Prices & Ukraine/Russia Conflict

March 22, 2022 19:21 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the dramatic fluctuation in oil prices and stock market volatility. We also answered your questions on the Ukraine/Russia conflict, interest rates 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: Russia/Ukraine, Federal Reserve & Oil

March 15, 2022 16:49 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MB

What does history say about geopolitical events, such as Ukraine situation, and the markets? What should investors look for in this week’s Fed meeting? When could oil prices fall? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Impact of Ukraine/Russia conflict

March 09, 2022 18:54 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the Ukraine/Russia situation and how geopolitical events affect the markets. We also answered your questions on market volatility, interest rates, 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: Russia/Ukraine, Federal Reserve & Canadian Bank Earnings

March 06, 2022 03:22 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MB

How has the Ukraine situation impacted the markets and investors? How will markets react to U.S. Fed quarter-point or more rate increase? Are Canadian banks a good investment? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: High Oil Prices

February 28, 2022 03:55 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss recent selling pressure in the markets. We also answered your questions on oil prices, inflation, tech 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: Selling Pressure, Buying the Dips & Oil Prices

February 18, 2022 16:12 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MB

In recent sell-offs, are individual investors really selling out of their positions? Should investors buy the dips if interest rates rise? Good time to invest in energy with oil over $90/barrel? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Market Volatility & Interest Rates

February 12, 2022 03:05 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the recent market volatility and how the rise of interest rates affects the markets. We also answered your questions on Amazon’s quarterly results, corporate earnings, and the importance of a customized investment portfolio. 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: Market Downturn, Timing The Markets & Corporate Earnings

February 02, 2022 15:19 - 4 minutes - 8.14 MB

What has been causing this January market downturn and volatility? If timing the markets usually doesn’t work, what is the alternative? Why is this earnings season so important for individual investors? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Corporate Earnings

January 30, 2022 17:39 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the latest market performance and its bumpy start to 2022. We also answered your questions on corporate earnings, 10-year government bond rates, 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: Corporate Earnings, Government Bond Rate & COVID-19

January 20, 2022 15:02 - 3 minutes - 6.79 MB

What to look for in corporate earnings? Are you watching the 10-year government bond rates? Are investors looking beyond COVID-19? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Interest Rates & Investment Portfolios

January 12, 2022 21:10 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Are higher interest rates a bad thing? Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss ultra-low interest rates and how it affects Canadian investors. We also answered your questions regarding with the effects of COVID-19, new restrictions, keys to building an investment portfolio 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 Sunday Money Show: Has the pandemic thrown your retirement plans off track?

December 23, 2021 18:35 - 2 minutes - 5.82 MB

One in four Canadians said their retirement plans had been impacted by the pandemic, according to a recent survey. Is your own retirement plan on track? How do you find out? Hear my discussion with radio co-host Iain Grant on Newstalk1010’s Sunday Money Show. 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. Audio clip from NOV 14 2021

This Week: COVID-19 Resurgence, Fed Speak & Technology

December 23, 2021 16:11 - 4 minutes - 8.22 MB

How should investors react to increasing Omicron COVID variant restrictions? What are Fed tapering & interest rate hike comments telling investors? How should investors react to technology sell-offs? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Getting started with an Investment Advisor

December 20, 2021 19:28 - 3 minutes - 8.22 MB

How much money do you need to get started in #investing? What’s likely to be discussed in your initial meeting? What are the first steps? Hear my discussion with radio co-host Iain Grant on Newstalk1010’s Sunday Money Show. 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. Audio clip from NOV 14 2021

The Sunday Money Show: Investors’ Expectations for 2022

December 14, 2021 18:23 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss investors’ expectations for 2022 and what they should be looking at as year-end approaches. We also answered your questions on the rise of Omicron variant, tapering stimulus 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 Rise of Omicron, Tapering Stimulus & Market Timing

December 10, 2021 02:59 - 4 minutes - 7.32 MB

Are Omicron COVID variant worries affecting investors? A perspective on Fed tapering & jittery markets. In volatile markets, when is the right time to buy or sell? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Canadian Bank Earnings

December 03, 2021 00:45 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as I discuss my opinions on Canadian bank earnings. We also answered your questions on COVID-19 resurgence, tech stocks as growth stocks, supply chain issues 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: COVID-19 Resurgence, Bank Stocks & Tech Stocks

November 25, 2021 17:55 - 4 minutes - 7.77 MB

How is COVID-19 resurgence impacting investors? What to watch in upcoming Canadian Bank Earnings? Are large tech stocks still worth buying at near all-time high levels? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: COVID-19 Pills, Electric Vehicles & Retirement Goals

November 17, 2021 03:16 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as I discuss how COVID-19 therapeutic pills could positively affect the stock market. We also answered your questions on market volatility, electric vehicles as an investment idea, planning for retirement 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: COVID-19 Pill, Federal Reserve Update & Electric Vehicles

November 10, 2021 19:40 - 4 minutes - 8.7 MB

What to make of the Pfizer pill announcement? Can markets rise as the Fed tapers? Are Electric Vehicles an investment opportunity? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Will inflation dissipate in 2022?

November 01, 2021 22:54 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as I discuss why central banks think that the current increase in inflation is temporary. How should investors navigate a higher interest rate environment? We also discussed your questions on the reopening of the economy, choppier markets 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: Corporate Earnings, Inflation & The Toronto Stock Exchange

October 29, 2021 16:41 - 5 minutes - 9.51 MB

How is the Corporate Earnings season playing out? Will inflation dissipate in 2022? Is the current TSX hot streak an opportunity for investors? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Third Quarter Earnings

October 20, 2021 17:03 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as I discuss why U.S. bank earnings have been so strong. We also discussed the seasonal effects on the stock market, the "buy the dips" mentality, inflation 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: Corporate Earnings, Buying Dips & Energy Prices

October 14, 2021 15:56 - 4 minutes - 7.84 MB

Don’t miss important investor updates on: What to watch for in upcoming third quarter earnings season; Does the buy the dips mentality still apply today? Is there still a buying opportunity with rising oil prices? Get all the answers here! Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Supply Chain Disruptions

October 05, 2021 17:20 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as I discuss the impact of supply chain issues on corporate results and what investors should keep in mind when making their investment decisions. We also discussed inflation, Chinese stocks, the tech sector, building customized portfolios, 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: September Pullback, Supply Chains & The Federal Reserve

September 28, 2021 19:33 - 4 minutes - 8.05 MB

Extremely choppy September markets create uncertainty for investors – a buying opportunity or a time to be cautious? Supply Chain issues are impacting corporate results – how should investors view what’s happening? U.S. Federal Reserve starting to consider tapering – what does this tell investors? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Investors' worry about September pullback

September 23, 2021 00:01 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as I discuss investors’ worry about a possible market correction in September and how can investors protect themselves. We also answered your questions on investment diversification, how seasonality affects the markets, inflation, 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: Market Pullback, Diversification & COVID Slowdown

September 15, 2021 02:29 - 3 minutes - 7.19 MB

Don’t miss important investor updates on: Investor worries about a pullback in September, a historically challenging month for investors; the importance of a diversified portfolio; some U.S. companies are citing softer numbers in light of a resurgence in Delta variant/COVID-19 cases. Should you be a buyer or seller? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Canadian Banks & The Allan Small Difference

September 09, 2021 16:52 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as I discuss why the recent speech from the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve Jerome Powell, was so important. We also answered your questions on Canadian bank stocks, the continuous impact of COVID-19 on small businesses, building a customized portfolio 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: Federal Reserve Comments, Benefitting Sectors & Canadian Bank Stocks

September 01, 2021 02:26 - 4 minutes - 7.38 MB

Why was the recent speech on bond tapering and interest rates from Fed chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole so important? Are there certain sectors that will benefit from Powell’s comments? Are Canadian bank stocks good value? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].

The Sunday Money Show: Should tech stocks be a core component of your portfolio?

August 26, 2021 14:12 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as I discuss whether investors should make tech stocks a core component of their portfolio. We also answered your questions on COVID anxiety & resurgence, what is an anchor stock, seasonality in investing, 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: COVID Resurgence, Seasonal Factors & Core Stocks

August 18, 2021 14:35 - 4 minutes - 8.29 MB

Is the COVID-19 resurgence affecting the stock market and certain sectors within the markets? Is seasonality a factor for investors where August tends to be softer and September is often more challenging? Should technology stocks be part of your core portfolio? Get the answers here. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected].