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Benjamin went on to complete an MBA with a finance concentration from Carleton University’s Sprott School of Business in 2013. He joined PWL Capital in 2013 after searching for a way to offer fiduciary advice and index fund portfolios to clients. Benjamin is passionate about using evidence to frame important financial decisions, while also considering the psychological impact of those decisions. Benjamin’s credentials include: • Northeastern University – BSc, Mechanical Engineering • Carleton University – MBA, Finance • CFA Charterholder • CFP Professional • Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®) Benjamin has a YouTube series, Common Sense Investing, where he gives his evidence-based opinions on investing and personal finance. Read More Hide Contact Benjamin Felix Behavioural Finance Benjamin Felix Market Crashes (Is This Time Different?) PWL Capital 2020-03-20T12:24:04 March 20, 2020 Stock prices reflect investors’ expectations about future profits and risk. When those expectations change, as they do frequently, prices change, and they can change dramatically. Volatile stock prices do not mean that the market is broken or that the world is ending; sharp price declines are expected from time to time in an efficient stock market, and their inevitability should be built into every investment plan. PWL News & Events Benjamin Felix COVID-19 A Letter to Clients 2020-03-16T11:14:05 March 16, 2020 Stock prices have fallen recently and we wanted to touch base. Figuring out how the economic impacts of a global health crisis will play out is a challenging task. Advanced Investing The Rational Reminder Podcast Episode 84: Mawer, The Value Premium, and Investing Costs plus ESG Follow-up with Tim Nash 2020-02-6T11:39:06 February 6, 2020 On today’s episode of The Rational Reminder, we once again cover a host of topics. We begin with Cameron sharing his thoughts on a book he recently finished, The Ride of a Lifetime, and some of the lessons he took away from it. Advanced Investing The Rational Reminder Podcast Episode 83: Bitcoin vs. Gold: Digital Currencies as an Asset Class with Michael Sonnenshein 2020-01-31T17:15:15 January 31, 2020 The last ten years have seen so much said and done in the cryptocurrency space, and yet the future of bitcoin is still somewhat unclear. For Michael Sonnenshein however, bitcoin and the crypto market still offer the freedom and possibilities that have long been espoused as their greatest values. DIY Investing Benjamin Felix Will Gold Save the Day? 2020-01-31T12:03:47 January 31, 2020 Gold is often touted as a safe haven to protect you from inflation, market crashes, anarchy, and even the collapse of fiat currencies. It’s often cited as having a negative correlation with stocks and a positive correlation with inflation, making it sound like an excellent diversifying asset to hold in your portfolio. Passmore & Felix Team IIROC AdvisorReport Testimonials I get a high growth portfolio, ongoing wealth management, and on-call advice from true financial experts for a set fee. I couldn’t be happier… It’s exactly how everyone said it would be – I don’t spend any time worrying about my investments. Great experience! Very friendly and accommodating. Great teachers…can’t say enough good stuff. PWL has a time-tested, thorough, systematic approach to investment management. As a client of Cameron for several years, I have been impressed with his sound investment strategy and unique personalized service that makes my family feel as if we are his only customer. During this time I encouraged several high net worth colleagues to get in touch with him. As a testament to Cameron’s affable and informed manner, 100% of these contacts became customers of his. Seems like people know a good thing when they experience it… I can give no greater reference for Ben, Cameron and staff than this testimonial. We’ve been with PWL for about 18 months and couldn’t be more pleased. Our money languished with another vendor garnering subpar returns for six years prior. Sure, we received our perfunctory annual Christmas basket, but our portfolio never returned the targeted gain. Not once… PWL has been on the money, with our money, from day one. Simple, Data Driven and Predictable. If you’re considering switching portfolio managers – Just Do It. Cameron and team were most helpful in making our transition from US to Canada as smooth as possible given several complications and they have continued to provide guidance and advice that keeps us feeling confident about where we are headed. They have spared us sleepless nights. PWL has always treated me as an important individual/client providing well founded, personalized advice and guidance. They are also very prompt when responding to queries and always manage to squeeze me in for either a telephone or in person meeting when needed. Excellent advice and customer service. Very impressed with the attention given by representatives to your needs and requests as well as the promptness for assistance or any service requested. PWL’s client services are incredibly good. Any questions or concerns are addressed promptly and thoroughly. I always feel well taken care of. You guys are amazing. That simple. Rational Reminder Blog This blog is about personal finance for Canadians, with a focus on investing and portfolio management. Rational Reminder Podcast The Rational Reminder Podcast is your weekly reality check on sensible investing. Contact Cameron Passmore and Benjamin Felix Name* TitleMr.Mrs.MissMs.Dr.Prof.Rev. 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Behavioural Finance Benjamin Felix Market Crashes (Is This Time Different?) PWL Capital 2020-03-20T12:24:04 March 20, 2020 Stock prices reflect investors’ expectations about future profits and risk. When those expectations change, as they do frequently, prices change, and they can change dramatically. Volatile stock prices do not mean that the market is broken or that the world is ending; sharp price declines are expected from time to time in an efficient stock market, and their inevitability should be built into every investment plan.
PWL News & Events Benjamin Felix COVID-19 A Letter to Clients 2020-03-16T11:14:05 March 16, 2020 Stock prices have fallen recently and we wanted to touch base. Figuring out how the economic impacts of a global health crisis will play out is a challenging task.
Advanced Investing The Rational Reminder Podcast Episode 84: Mawer, The Value Premium, and Investing Costs plus ESG Follow-up with Tim Nash 2020-02-6T11:39:06 February 6, 2020 On today’s episode of The Rational Reminder, we once again cover a host of topics. We begin with Cameron sharing his thoughts on a book he recently finished, The Ride of a Lifetime, and some of the lessons he took away from it.
Advanced Investing The Rational Reminder Podcast Episode 83: Bitcoin vs. Gold: Digital Currencies as an Asset Class with Michael Sonnenshein 2020-01-31T17:15:15 January 31, 2020 The last ten years have seen so much said and done in the cryptocurrency space, and yet the future of bitcoin is still somewhat unclear. For Michael Sonnenshein however, bitcoin and the crypto market still offer the freedom and possibilities that have long been espoused as their greatest values.
DIY Investing Benjamin Felix Will Gold Save the Day? 2020-01-31T12:03:47 January 31, 2020 Gold is often touted as a safe haven to protect you from inflation, market crashes, anarchy, and even the collapse of fiat currencies. It’s often cited as having a negative correlation with stocks and a positive correlation with inflation, making it sound like an excellent diversifying asset to hold in your portfolio.