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Best S&P 500 ETF in Canada: VFV vs VOO vs VSP
Eric T

Jun 1, 2026

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8 min read

Best S&P 500 ETF in Canada: VFV vs VOO vs VSP

Compare VFV, VOO, and VSP to see how currency, hedging, taxes, and account type affect the best S&P 500 ETF choice for Canadians.

Filtering the Market Noise
Eric T

May 26, 2026

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4 min read

Filtering the Market Noise

Will the S&P 500 underperform? Will the TSX overperform? How should you read the tea leaves?

Portfolio Update - April 2026
Eric T
LockSimple

May 18, 2026

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2 min read

Portfolio Update - April 2026

The updates are live. April was about doing nothing and seeing the portfolio bounce back.

The Real Challenges of Portfolio Management
Eric T

May 7, 2026

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5 min read

The Real Challenges of Portfolio Management

How do you manage a portfolio without getting lost in the noise? The real challenge of investing isn’t finding stocks. It’s managing decisions, emotions, and capital over time.

Top Holdings of Superinvestors: The Patterns Behind Their Top Holdings
Eric T

Apr 25, 2026

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6 min read

Top Holdings of Superinvestors: The Patterns Behind Their Top Holdings

Explore the top holdings of well-known superinvestors and learn the recurring investment patterns that drive long-term portfolio performance.

Portfolio Update - March 2026
Eric T
LockSimple

Apr 10, 2026

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5 min read

Portfolio Update - March 2026

The updates are live. March was about seeing DRIP at work. Slow but a start.

Volatility is the Price of Admission
Eric T

Apr 2, 2026

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5 min read

Volatility is the Price of Admission

Most investors fear volatility. The best accept it. Here’s how to stay invested, build conviction, and navigate markets with a clear framework.

A 3 ETF Portfolio for Retirement: Simple, But Not That Simple
Eric T

Mar 24, 2026

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8 min read

A 3 ETF Portfolio for Retirement: Simple, But Not That Simple

Not all simple portfolios are well-designed. This review of a 3 ETF strategy (XEQT, HDIV, ZDB) explains where it works, where it breaks, and how to think about income vs total return in retirement.

Portfolio Update - February 2026
Eric T
LockSimple

Mar 16, 2026

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5 min read

Portfolio Update - February 2026

The updates are live. February was about setting up the foundation.

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