Gordon Pape
@gordonpape.bsky.social
Acclaimed Author and Editor of Canada’s Most Highly Regarded Investing Newsletters
This is a Christmas Day menu from WWI, showing what Canadian soldiers were served while far from home. It's a reminder of how fortunate we are to enjoy this season with our family and friends.
On behalf of the entire Building Wealth team, we wish you a safe, relaxing & enjoyable holiday season.🎄
On behalf of the entire Building Wealth team, we wish you a safe, relaxing & enjoyable holiday season.🎄
December 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This is a Christmas Day menu from WWI, showing what Canadian soldiers were served while far from home. It's a reminder of how fortunate we are to enjoy this season with our family and friends.
On behalf of the entire Building Wealth team, we wish you a safe, relaxing & enjoyable holiday season.🎄
On behalf of the entire Building Wealth team, we wish you a safe, relaxing & enjoyable holiday season.🎄
I always recommend holding an appropriate mix of stocks/bonds/cash. But the odds are that whatever your original objective your bond weighting has drifted below your target. Read my commentary, which includes an investing tip @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈
December 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I always recommend holding an appropriate mix of stocks/bonds/cash. But the odds are that whatever your original objective your bond weighting has drifted below your target. Read my commentary, which includes an investing tip @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈
Part II of my Masters of Finance profile of Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, examines her ascent to the top ranks of global finance. Read it @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb🔥#HerStory
December 20, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Part II of my Masters of Finance profile of Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, examines her ascent to the top ranks of global finance. Read it @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb🔥#HerStory
For this installment of my #MastersOfFinance series, I’m going to profile Christine Lagarde, President of European Central Bank, & one of the most influential figures in global finance. You can read about her @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🚀
December 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
For this installment of my #MastersOfFinance series, I’m going to profile Christine Lagarde, President of European Central Bank, & one of the most influential figures in global finance. You can read about her @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🚀
Taking everything into account, 2025 will go into the books as a solid year for investors. With a different White House occupant, current momentum might have continued into ‘26. But we still have Trump in charge, so anything could happen. We’ll delve into the possibilities in January. 🔙
December 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Taking everything into account, 2025 will go into the books as a solid year for investors. With a different White House occupant, current momentum might have continued into ‘26. But we still have Trump in charge, so anything could happen. We’ll delve into the possibilities in January. 🔙
Overall, 2025 has been a strong year for Canadian investors. The S&P/TSX Composite Index has outperformed major US benchmarks despite trade tensions & industry headwinds. Read my commentary @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🔙
December 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Overall, 2025 has been a strong year for Canadian investors. The S&P/TSX Composite Index has outperformed major US benchmarks despite trade tensions & industry headwinds. Read my commentary @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🔙
#ThisWeekInStockMarketHistory
In early December 1997, Steve Jobs anonymously dumped 1.5 million Apple shares, driving the stock to a 12-year low and paving his path to ousting the CEO and seizing control. Read the full story @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🍎
In early December 1997, Steve Jobs anonymously dumped 1.5 million Apple shares, driving the stock to a 12-year low and paving his path to ousting the CEO and seizing control. Read the full story @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🍎
December 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
#ThisWeekInStockMarketHistory
In early December 1997, Steve Jobs anonymously dumped 1.5 million Apple shares, driving the stock to a 12-year low and paving his path to ousting the CEO and seizing control. Read the full story @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🍎
In early December 1997, Steve Jobs anonymously dumped 1.5 million Apple shares, driving the stock to a 12-year low and paving his path to ousting the CEO and seizing control. Read the full story @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🍎
My Top Pick of the Month ➡️ Brompton North American Low Volatility Dividend ETF
For monthly access to my Top Pick, consider signing up to one or both of my newsletters. Learn more @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈
For monthly access to my Top Pick, consider signing up to one or both of my newsletters. Learn more @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈
December 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
My Top Pick of the Month ➡️ Brompton North American Low Volatility Dividend ETF
For monthly access to my Top Pick, consider signing up to one or both of my newsletters. Learn more @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈
For monthly access to my Top Pick, consider signing up to one or both of my newsletters. Learn more @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈
I’m pleased to share my annual holiday gift guide. Each year, I put together a selection of ideas for people interested in investing. Read my suggestions @
bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🎁🎄
bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🎁🎄
December 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I’m pleased to share my annual holiday gift guide. Each year, I put together a selection of ideas for people interested in investing. Read my suggestions @
bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🎁🎄
bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🎁🎄
Here’s how often the S&P 500 declines by various amounts since 1928. 📉
1% drop: 50-60x/yr
3% drop: 7-8x/yr
5% drop: 3-4x/yr
10% drop: every 1.1 yrs
15% drop: every 2 yrs
20% drop: every 3 ½ yrs
25% drop: every 5-7 yrs
1% drop: 50-60x/yr
3% drop: 7-8x/yr
5% drop: 3-4x/yr
10% drop: every 1.1 yrs
15% drop: every 2 yrs
20% drop: every 3 ½ yrs
25% drop: every 5-7 yrs
December 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Here’s how often the S&P 500 declines by various amounts since 1928. 📉
1% drop: 50-60x/yr
3% drop: 7-8x/yr
5% drop: 3-4x/yr
10% drop: every 1.1 yrs
15% drop: every 2 yrs
20% drop: every 3 ½ yrs
25% drop: every 5-7 yrs
1% drop: 50-60x/yr
3% drop: 7-8x/yr
5% drop: 3-4x/yr
10% drop: every 1.1 yrs
15% drop: every 2 yrs
20% drop: every 3 ½ yrs
25% drop: every 5-7 yrs
My Balanced Portfolio has posted another gain. The portfolio had an initial valuation of $25,027.75. The goal was to achieve a return that at least matched the best available five-year GIC rate plus two percentage points. Learn more @
bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈
bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈
November 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
My Balanced Portfolio has posted another gain. The portfolio had an initial valuation of $25,027.75. The goal was to achieve a return that at least matched the best available five-year GIC rate plus two percentage points. Learn more @
bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈
bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📈
Ben McKenzie’s new documentary Everyone Is Lying to You for Money is a sharp warning about financial hype. As with his book Easy Money, he cuts through noise to show why skepticism matters more than ever. Read more @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📉🎥💡
November 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Ben McKenzie’s new documentary Everyone Is Lying to You for Money is a sharp warning about financial hype. As with his book Easy Money, he cuts through noise to show why skepticism matters more than ever. Read more @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📉🎥💡
The markets are getting twitchy & investors are nervous. If your portfolio is making you queasy, you may want to make some derisking moves. One ETF that will help achieve that goal ➡️ BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF.
November 25, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The markets are getting twitchy & investors are nervous. If your portfolio is making you queasy, you may want to make some derisking moves. One ETF that will help achieve that goal ➡️ BMO Equal Weight Utilities Index ETF.
Warren Buffett shows that investing success is less about IQ & more about temperament. Emotional discipline beats intelligence. Stay patient, stay focused & let your long-term strategy work for you. Read more about Buffett’s rules @
bit.ly/3njE8Qb
bit.ly/3njE8Qb
November 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Warren Buffett shows that investing success is less about IQ & more about temperament. Emotional discipline beats intelligence. Stay patient, stay focused & let your long-term strategy work for you. Read more about Buffett’s rules @
bit.ly/3njE8Qb
bit.ly/3njE8Qb
In my previous post, I noted that, in the event of a market meltdown, there are several places to park cash, but none of them are perfect. Read about two options, savings accounts and GICs, @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 💰
November 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
In my previous post, I noted that, in the event of a market meltdown, there are several places to park cash, but none of them are perfect. Read about two options, savings accounts and GICs, @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 💰
I recently received this question from a reader who’s worried about a possible market meltdown: “I would like to know what options there are for parking cash.” Stay tuned for my next post where I’ll provide a rundown of cash options.💰
November 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
I recently received this question from a reader who’s worried about a possible market meltdown: “I would like to know what options there are for parking cash.” Stay tuned for my next post where I’ll provide a rundown of cash options.💰
Following my profile of Jane Rowe, Part III of my #MastersOfFinance series features another female Canadian trailblazer, Heather Whitehead, the first woman to work as a floor trader on a Canadian stock exchange ➡️ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🔥
November 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Following my profile of Jane Rowe, Part III of my #MastersOfFinance series features another female Canadian trailblazer, Heather Whitehead, the first woman to work as a floor trader on a Canadian stock exchange ➡️ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🔥
Jordan Slump is a 13-year-old student from Troy, ON. In a speech to his classmates, Jordan recounted the experiences of his great-uncle, Private Gaele Visser. You can read his moving tribute @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🌺🎖️ 🍁
#NeverForget
#NeverForget
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Jordan Slump is a 13-year-old student from Troy, ON. In a speech to his classmates, Jordan recounted the experiences of his great-uncle, Private Gaele Visser. You can read his moving tribute @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🌺🎖️ 🍁
#NeverForget
#NeverForget
After highlighting Mary Pollock, Part II of my #MastersOfFinance series showcases another Canadian female trailblazer, Jane Rowe, retired Vice Chair, Investments, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. ➡️ bit.ly/3njE8Qb💡
November 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
After highlighting Mary Pollock, Part II of my #MastersOfFinance series showcases another Canadian female trailblazer, Jane Rowe, retired Vice Chair, Investments, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan. ➡️ bit.ly/3njE8Qb💡
For this installment of my #MastersOfFinance series, I’m going to profile three trailblazing women: Mary Pollock, Jane Rowe & Heather Whitehead. Part I features Mary Pollock ➡️ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🚀
November 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
For this installment of my #MastersOfFinance series, I’m going to profile three trailblazing women: Mary Pollock, Jane Rowe & Heather Whitehead. Part I features Mary Pollock ➡️ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 🚀
I suggest you take a few hours to read the new bestseller “1929.” If it doesn’t scare you silly, nothing will. The book reads almost like a novel as it traces the month-by-month events leading up to the Oct plunge. Read my review @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📚
November 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
I suggest you take a few hours to read the new bestseller “1929.” If it doesn’t scare you silly, nothing will. The book reads almost like a novel as it traces the month-by-month events leading up to the Oct plunge. Read my review @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb 📚
What’s the World Series Indicator? It’s a long-running market superstition claiming that if a NL team wins, markets will rise the following year, while an AL victory predicts a decline.
Read more, including what last night’s results mean, @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb ⚾📈📉
#ColdComfort
Read more, including what last night’s results mean, @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb ⚾📈📉
#ColdComfort
November 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
What’s the World Series Indicator? It’s a long-running market superstition claiming that if a NL team wins, markets will rise the following year, while an AL victory predicts a decline.
Read more, including what last night’s results mean, @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb ⚾📈📉
#ColdComfort
Read more, including what last night’s results mean, @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb ⚾📈📉
#ColdComfort
In my last post, I promised to provide an update on Descartes Systems’ performance, along with my buy/sell/hold recommendation. Find out what I had to say @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb
October 31, 2025 at 7:59 PM
In my last post, I promised to provide an update on Descartes Systems’ performance, along with my buy/sell/hold recommendation. Find out what I had to say @ bit.ly/3njE8Qb
Many companies are caught in the crossfire of Trump’s tariffs, including some who don’t export any goods at all to the US. One example is Descartes Systems. The stock has been on my recommended list since ‘17. Stay tuned for my next post, which will include an update on its performance. 💹🌐
October 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Many companies are caught in the crossfire of Trump’s tariffs, including some who don’t export any goods at all to the US. One example is Descartes Systems. The stock has been on my recommended list since ‘17. Stay tuned for my next post, which will include an update on its performance. 💹🌐
Time flies! The Blue Jays last won the World Series in ’93 & a lot has changed since then. Many of the Cdn companies we know today didn’t exist back then. Take a look at notable Cdn companies that weren’t around 32 yrs ago ➡️ bit.ly/3njE8Qb
October 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Time flies! The Blue Jays last won the World Series in ’93 & a lot has changed since then. Many of the Cdn companies we know today didn’t exist back then. Take a look at notable Cdn companies that weren’t around 32 yrs ago ➡️ bit.ly/3njE8Qb